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34 days ago

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Mahavatar Narsimha Vs Hari Hara Veera Mallu First Monday Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Stuns Pawan Kalyan-starrer With 3x More Collection

Hyderabad, July 29 - In the shocking turn of events, Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' low-budget animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has stunned superstar Pawan Kalyan-fronted period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu at the domestic box office on their respective first Mondays. ## Released on July 25, the first chapter in the ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe is rewriting the rules, registering a Monday collection (Day 4) of approximately 7.25 crore gross domestically, which is more than triple the 2.25 crore gross earned by Hari Hara Veera Mallu on its first Monday (Day 5). ## Even though there is no comparison between the two movies, as the scale and budget of Hari Hara Veera Mallu are much higher than the animated film, the former had a shocking collapse after an underwhelming opening weekend. This once again proved the power of word of mouth and the unpredictable, harsh reality of the box office. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu was envisioned as a grand period saga starring one of Telugu cinema’s biggest superstars. However, the film's inability to maintain momentum beyond the opening day highlights the fickle nature of box office performance and the increasing influence of word of mouth. In 5 days so far, the movie has grossed approximately 91 crores, after taking the opening of 55 crores domestically.## In stark contrast, Mahavatar Narsimha is turning out to be a sleeper success story. After opening at 2.10 crore gross, the film saw explosive weekend growth, collecting 19 crore in three days. The rock-solid Monday performance has taken its total to 26.25 crore gross in just four days. With strong legs and surging demand, the film is racing towards the 50 crore milestone — an incredible feat for an animated feature in India. ## Stay tuned...

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36 days ago

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Hari Hara Veera Mallu Day 4 Collection: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Tops 100 Crore Worldwide But Remains Underwhelming In The Opening Weekend

Hyderabad, July 28 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu has officially crossed the 100 crore gross mark at the worldwide box office. However, despite hitting this major milestone, the film's performance over its extended four-day opening weekend has been widely regarded as underwhelming. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film was released amid massive hype and fan frenzy, which translated into a record-breaking opening day for the superstar. But the euphoria was short-lived. The movie started shrinking afterwards due to poor reviews and word of mouth. ## HHVM had all the makings of a blockbuster — a mass hero in a grand avatar, period setting, wide promotions and a big opening, which ideally should have helped it to top the 100 crore mark on its second day itself, but that wasn't the case, as it took the complete 4-day extended weekend (plus paid premiere) to get there. ## While the film did register a slight upward trend on Saturday and Sunday, the sharp drop on Friday was too steep to recover from. This abrupt fall halted any chance of a stable box office trajectory. ## What Is Next For Hari Hara Veera Mallu? ## There were criticisms of the VFX and the runtime of the movie, which led to its downfall. The makers have reportedly uploaded the updated version in cinemas worldwide. However, the rebound seems extremely difficult from hereon, as the negative word of mouth has already spread all across. ## The weekday audience profile will shift significantly compared to the fan-dominated weekend crowd. Unless there's a miraculous word-of-mouth turnaround, it seems unlikely that Hari Hara Veera Mallu will be able to sustain enough momentum to reach its break-even mark of 225 crore worldwide gross. ## Stay tuned...

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38 days ago

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Hari Hara Veera Mallu Day 2 Collection: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Plummeted After Record Opening

Hyderabad, July 26 - The negative word of mouth appears to have made its presence felt earlier than anticipated, as Pawan Kalyan's period action adventure Hari Hara Veera Mallu plummeted on its second day, after the record-breaking opening for the superstar at the worldwide box office. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film opened to an impressive 67 crore worldwide gross, including paid premiere shows. However, things started getting screwed by the evening of its opening day, as poor reviews and word of mouth began influencing footfalls. This trend only intensified on Friday, leading to a heavy drop in collections across regions. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Dropped By +70% On Day 2 ## It is normal for South Indian films to witness a decline in collections in early days, especially when met with mixed or negative word of mouth, but the Pawan Kalyan-starrer is among the worst hit films, where the collection plummeted domestically. Despite the immense hype and strong initial turnout, the film has suffered a steep decline in collections, pointing to a serious disconnect with audiences. ## While the official numbers are yet to come, HHVM grossed less than 10 crore on its first Friday, marking a devastating 80%+ drop from its full opening day (including premieres), and about 75% from the pure day 1 figures. ## The film’s two-day domestic gross now stands at approximately 65 crore, while the worldwide total has reached around 77 crore gross. Even in the early days, a heavy drop for a poorly received South Indian film doesn't surprise much, but in the case of HHVM, it came as a shocker with huge cost involved. ## What is Next For Hari Hara Veera Mallu? ## After crashing badly on its second day, there seems to be no way forward for HHVM. It might still attract some audience over Saturday and Sunday, but beyond that, it is looking extremely difficult for the film to sustain. The movie needs around 225 crores worldwide gross collection to break even, but that target is looking far from reality. ## Stay tuned...

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39 days ago

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Hari Hara Vaara Mallu Day 1 Collection: Biggest Opening For Pawan Kalyan But A Tough Road Ahead

Hyderabad, July 25 - Power star Pawan Kalyan's long-awaited period action adventure Hari Hara Veera Mallu - Part 1 Sword vs Spirit finally hit the big screens on July 24 amid huge fanfare. The film delivered a solid opening day performance at the worldwide box office, living up to the pre-release hype, at least in terms of opening day numbers. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film benefited from one of the strongest advance bookings for a Telugu film. With pre-sales collections of around 45 crore gross worldwide, Hari Hara Veera Mallu opened with a bang, riding on the superstar's mass appeal and a long buildup of anticipation. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Scored Biggest Opening For Pawan Kalyan ## Backed by Mega Suriya Production, the film held paid domestic premieres on July 23, raking in an estimated 15 crore gross from them. Its first official day on July 24 added another 38–40+ crore gross at the domestic box office, bringing the total India gross to 53–55+ crore. ## However, the film's overseas performance was underwhelming, grossing an estimated 10–12 crore, including premieres. This total mostly matched its earlier pre-sale estimates of 6–7 crore (corrected in previous articles), showing minimal walk-in traction on Day 1. ## In total, Hari Hara Veera Mallu registered a worldwide opening day gross in the 65 crore range, marking the biggest ever opening for a Pawan Kalyan film, surpassing Bheemla Nayak's 57 crore debut in 2022. ## Big Opening But A Tough Road Ahead For Hari Hara Veera Mallu ## Despite the huge opening at the box office, the road ahead for HHVM appears uncertain. The film has been met with harsh reviews from critics and largely mixed to negative word of mouth from early audiences. Advance bookings for Day 2 and the remainder of the weekend are reportedly poor, with no signs of a bounce back in demand. While the film might manage decent footfalls over the weekend, sustaining beyond Sunday seems difficult. ## This situation echoes a growing pattern in the Telugu film industry, where even massive openings fail to translate into sustained runs when content fails to connect with audiences. Despite the record-breaking opening, the box office success of HHVM is far from guaranteed. With word of mouth spreading fast, the film now faces the real challenge, which is surviving beyond the opening weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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40 days ago

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'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Final Worldwide First Day Advance Booking Finishes Near 50 Crore Gross

Hyderabad, July 24 - Superstar Pawan Kalyan's long-awaited period action-adventure film Hari Hara Veera Mallu finally arrives in cinemas today, July 24. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film features Pawan Kalyan in the role of the legendary fictional outlaw Veera Mallu. In the lead-up to its nationwide release, the film held paid premieres on July 23 in India. The response to the early access was massive, with pre-sales for the premieres becoming the second highest ever for a Telugu film, second only to Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu scored near 50 crores worldwide pre-sales for the first day ## Despite being in production for an extended period of five years, the excitement surrounding Hari Hara Veera Mallu never waned. The film registered one of the biggest day-one bookings, reflecting the strong anticipation among fans. Including paid premiere shows, the film amassed around 39 crore gross in pre-sales across India for its opening day. Internationally, the film also saw a solid response, raking in approximately 6-7 crore gross in overseas bookings for the first day. Notably, in North America, the film collected 4.50 crore gross, selling over 18,000 tickets through premiere shows alone. ## In total, Hari Hara Veera Mallu achieved a massive 45+ crore gross in bookings for day one, setting the stage for a thunderous opening at the global box office. ## About Hari Hara Veera Mallu ## Produced by Mega Suriya Productions, the film stars Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, alongside Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj in prominent roles. Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the story follows legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who is entrusted with the mission of stealing the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. The movie will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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40 days ago

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'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' First Day Advance Booking: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Crosses 30 Crore Gross Worldwide

Hyderabad, July 23 - Power star Pawan Kalyan’s period action adventure drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu is all set to take a strong opening at the domestic as well as worldwide box office. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film is scheduled for release on July 24. ## The advance booking for Hari Hara Veera Mallu has opened across India and international markets, receiving an excellent response so far. The first day pre-sales, including premieres, have already crossed 30 crore gross globally. ## The film is having its premiere in the Telugu states today (July 23), where pre-sales have reached approximately 7 crore gross. In India, total bookings for the first day have crossed 25 crore gross, with a few hours still left before release. ## In the overseas market, the film has collected around 6-7 crore gross in pre-sales for day one. In North America alone, premiere sales are around 4.50 crore gross, with over 18,000 tickets sold. The final worldwide pre-sales are expected to close around 40 crore gross, setting the stage for a massive opening. ## About Hari Hara Veera Mallu ## Produced by Mega Suriya Productions, the film stars Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, alongside Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj in prominent roles. Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the story follows legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who is entrusted with the mission of stealing the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. The movie will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages. ## Stay tuned...

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42 days ago

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Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, July 22 - Superstar Pawan Kalyan is all set to make a grand comeback to the silver screen after nearly two years with the much-awaited period action-adventure film Hari Hara Veera Mallu – Part 1. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, and produced by A. M. Rathnam under the Mega Suriya Productions banner, the film is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on July 24. ## Massive Business Expectations in Telugu States ## Trade expectations are sky-high, with strong anticipation that the film will be a major box office blockbuster. According to T2BLive, the worldwide theatrical business for Hari Hara Veera Mallu has already been locked. In the Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) alone, the film's distribution rights have reportedly been valued at an impressive 103 crores, broken down as follows: Nizam – 37 crore## Ceded – 16 crore## Uttarandhra (UA) – 12 crore## East – 10 crore## West – 7 crore## Guntur – 9.50 crore## Krishna – 7.50 crore## Nellore – 4.50 crore## Outside Telugu states, the film's theatrical business is valued at approximately 12.50 crores for the Rest of India, while overseas collection is 10 crores. To break even, HHVM needs to score around 175 crores gross collection in Telugu states, while the overall target is 225+ crores gross at the worldwide box office. ## This places it significantly above Pawan Kalyan's highest-grossing film to date, Bheemla Nayak, which closed at approximately 160 crore worldwide gross. With such steep recovery targets, HHVM will need positive word of mouth and strong audience traction from day one. However, the film is generating tremendous buzz in trade and fan circles alike, raising hopes for a strong opening weekend. ## About Hari Hara Veera Mallu - Part 1 ## Depicting the life of fictional legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, the film stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, alongside Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi and Satyaraj in other prominent roles. It is set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, where outlaw Veera Mallu is tasked with the job of stealing the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. The movie will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada languages. ## Stay tuned...

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58 days ago

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Anushka Shetty's 'Ghaati' Postponed

Hyderabad, July 5 - Anushka Shetty's much-awaited action thriller film Ghaati has been postponed once again due to pending work. The film is directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and produced by Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy and Saibabu Jagarlamudi under the banner of UV Creations and First Frame Entertainment. ## Ghaati, which is Anushka's first film since "Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty" (2023), was supposed to be released on July 11 after earlier getting postponed from April 18 this year. The makers issued a statement, announcing the postponement owing to the pending work. ## "Cinema is a living river. Sometimes it rushes forward, sometimes it pauses to gather depth. Ghaati is not just a film; it's a mountain echo, a wild breeze, a story carved from stone and soil. To honour every frame, every breath, we have chosen to hold its flight a little longer in our embrace. We believe this wait will make the experience richer, more intense, more unforgettable", the makers said in the statement. ## It is said that the film features high-quality VFX, and the delay is due to the incomplete post-production work. The new release date hasn't been announced yet. ## Team #GHAATI pic.twitter.com/UhUtWuMR6g— UV Creations (@UV_Creations) July 5, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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59 days ago

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Record-Breaking Viewership For Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Trailer

Hyderabad, July 4 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan's historical action drama Heri Hara Veera Mallu is hitting the big screen on July 24 this year. The trailer for the same was launched on July 3rd amid huge anticipation, and it didn't disappoint the fans. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the Hari Hara Verra Mallu trailer has been getting positive reception from the audience, and this has resulted in a record-breaking viewership on YouTube for a South film trailer. ## According to the makers, the HHVM trailer generated 48 million views in the Telugu version, a record for a non-Hindi language trailer in India. Overall, the trailer amassed 61.7 million views across all languages on YouTube in the first 24 hours, making it one of the most-watched South Indian movie trailers ever. ## HHVM, produced by Mega Surya Production, is one of the most anticipated Telugu films of the year, and the response to the trailer indicates the same. The movie stars Pawan Kalyan as the legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who is assigned the perilous mission of stealing the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughal Empire. ## The star-studded cast also includes Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj in key roles. The film will release simultaneously in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil, aiming for a pan-India impact this July. ## ## Stay tuned...

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73 days ago

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Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Gets A New Release Date

Hyderabad, June 21 - Superstar Pawan Kalyan's long-awaited period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu has been rescheduled to a July release after getting postponed from June. The film is directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A M Jothi Krisna. ## On Saturday (June 21), the makers took to social media and announced that the much-awaited blockbuster will be hitting the worldwide theatres on July 24 this year in the original Telugu language along with the dubbed versions of Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which has been in the making for nearly 5 years, was initially announced for worldwide release on 14 January 2022, coinciding with Sankranti. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was pushed back to April 2022, but it again couldn't make it to that date and was postponed indefinitely. ## The movie kept delaying due to Pawan Kalyan's tight schedule, but it was finally scheduled for a 28 March 2025 release, but was postponed again as many portions of the shoot were incomplete. It was confirmed for a June 12 release, and it looked like the movie would finally see the light of day. But as had been the case throughout its journey, it got delayed again and will now hit the big screen on July 24 (if there is no further postponement). ## HHVM is produced by Mega Surya Production, and it stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role of outlaw Veera Mallu alongside Bobby Deol as Aurangzeb, and Nidhhi Agerwal, among others. ## One fights for Power. One fights for Dharma.The clash of legacies begins. 🔥Witness the Battle for truth, faith and freedom 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ⚔️🔥A Historic Experience Awaits ❤️#HariHaraVeeraMallu 🏹#HHVMonJuly24th #HHVM… pic.twitter.com/lpolySSHVK— Mega Surya Production (@MegaSuryaProd) June 21, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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218 days ago

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Makers Re-Confirmed Release Date of Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'

Hyderabad, January 27 - Power star Pawan Kalyan will return to the big screen with the period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film stars Bobby Deol as the main antagonist. ## HHVM has been in production since 2020, but the movie kept getting delayed due to various reasons, including Pawan Kalyan's political commitments. Last year, the makers announced that the film would be released worldwide in multiple languages worldwide on March 28, 2025. ## The shoot of the film commenced in November 2024, but, the uncertainty remained over the release date to meet the deadline. However, the team has once again re-confirmed the March 28 theatrical debut with the first-look poster of Bobby Deol, giving a shy of relief to the fans who have been eagerly waiting for this particular film.## Produced by Mega Surya Production, HHVM is reportedly set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, depicting the life of legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, played by Pawan Kalyan. It also stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri and Nora Fatehi in key roles.## Wishing the incomparable, the man of magnetic screen presence @thedeol a very Happy Birthday! - Team #HariHaraVeeraMallu ⚔️#HBDBobbyDeol 🔥Power star 🌟 @PawanKalyan @AMRathnamOfl @AnupamPKher @AgerwalNidhhi @amjothikrishna @mmkeeravaani @ADayakarRao2 @Manojdft… pic.twitter.com/frklEumhjM— Hari Hara Veera Mallu (@HHVMFilm) January 27, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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344 days ago

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Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Gets A Release Date

Hyderabad, September 23 - Power star Pawan Kalyan is set to resume the filming of his long-in-the-making Hari Hara Veera Mallu on September 23rd. This is the first assignment of the superstar since his election victory earlier in June this year which saw him becoming the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh state. ## The shoot of HHVM was supposed to commence at the beginning of this month but the plan was deferred due to flooding in Vijayawada. Now, as the movie is gearing up to resume filming, the makers have also locked the official release date. ## On Monday (September 23), the makers took to X and confirmed that Hari Hara Veera Mallu Par 1 - Sword and Spirit would be released worldwide on March 28, 2025, in multiple languages. It will clash with Vijay Deverakonda's VD 12 which is also scheduled for the same date. ## The movie is directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna and produced by Mega Surya Production. HHVM stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role alongside Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nora Fatehi, and Vikramjeet Virk in key roles.## "UNSTOPPABLE FORCE, UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT" Storming into cinemas near you on March 28th, 2025! 💥The Warrior Outlaw ~ Powerstar @PawanKalyan garu Joins the Shoot! 💥⚔️#HariHaraVeeraMallu Shoot Resumed Today at 7 AM in a set erected at Vijayawada. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lNlR04TFka— Mega Surya Production (@MegaSuryaProd) September 23, 2024 ## Stay tuned...