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{{short description|Upcoming film by Krish Jagarlamudi}}
{{short description|2025 Indian film by Krish Jagarlamudi}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Hari Hara Veera Mallu
| image          = HHVM - New release date.jpeg
| image          = Hari Hara Veera Mallu.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Teaser poster
| director      = {{Plain list|
| director      = [[Krish Jagarlamudi]]
* [[A. M. Jyothi Krishna]]<ref>{{Cite web |date= 2 May 2024 |title= Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Pawan Kalyan's period drama has a new director; everything that happened with the film so far |url= https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-s-period-drama-new-director-krish-jyothi-krishna-101714636045893.html |website= [[Hindustan Times]] |access-date= 26 February 2025 |archive-date= 2 May 2024 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240502105647/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-s-period-drama-new-director-krish-jyothi-krishna-101714636045893.html |url-status= live }}</ref>
| screenplay  = Krish Jagarlamudi
* [[Krish Jagarlamudi]]
}}
| writer        = {{Plain list|
* A. M. Jyothi Krishna
* Krish Jagarlamudi
}}
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
{{Infobox | decat = yes | child = yes
     | label1= Dialogues by
     | label1= Dialogues by
     | data1 = {{Ubl |[[Sai Madhav Burra]]}}
     | data1 = {{Ubl |[[Sai Madhav Burra]]}}
}}
}}
| story = Krish Jagarlamudi
| producer      = {{Plain list|
| producer      = A. Dayakar Rao<br> [[A. M. Rathnam]] ('''presenter''')
* A. Dayakar Rao
| starring      = [[Pawan Kalyan]]<br />[[Nidhhi Agerwal]]<br />[[Bobby Deol]]<br />[[Nargis Fakhri]]<br />[[Vikramjeet Virk]]
* [[A. M. Rathnam]]  
}}
| starring      = {{Plain list|
* [[Pawan Kalyan]]
* [[Nidhhi Agerwal]]
* [[Bobby Deol]]
}}
| music          = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| music          = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| cinematography = [[Gnana Shekar V. S.]]
| cinematography = {{Plain list|
* [[Manoj Paramahamsa]]
* [[Gnana Shekar V. S.]]
}}
| editing        = [[Praveen K. L.]]
| editing        = [[Praveen K. L.]]
| studio        = [[A. M. Rathnam|Mega Surya Production]]
| studio        = [[A. M. Rathnam|Mega Surya Production]]
| distributor    = [[Reliance Entertainment]]
| distributor    = [[#Distribution|see below]]
| released      = 15 December 2023
| released      = {{Film date|2025|07|24|df=y}}
| runtime        =  
| runtime        = 161 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/hari-hara-veera-mallu-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmxntcz|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]|access-date=23 July 2025|archive-date=3 September 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250903110617/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/hari-hara-veera-mallu-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmxntcz|url-status=live}}</ref>
| country        = India
| country        = [[India]]
| language      = Telugu
| language      = Telugu
| budget        = {{INR}}150–200 crore<ref name="iebudget">{{cite web |title=Hari Hara Veeramallu: Nidhhi Agerwal becomes Panchami for Pawan Kalyan-starrer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veeramallu-nidhhi-agerwal-becomes-panchami-for-pawan-kalyan-starrer-7457983/ |website=The Indian Express |date=17 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Mathur|first=Yashika|title=RRR, Ethakkum Thunnindhavan To Sarkaru Vaari Paata: How Coming Months Can Resurrect South Cinema's Trade |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/ethakkum-thunnindhavan-rrr-to-sarkaru-vaari-paata-box-office-success-news-185138 |website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |date=5 March 2022}}</ref>
| budget        = {{INR|250–300 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=7 June 2025 |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu - 'హ‌రిహ‌ర వీర‌మ‌ల్లు' బ‌డ్జెట్ రూ.250 కోట్లు : ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు జ్యోతికృష్ణ |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/harihara-veeramallu-budget-is-rs-250-crores-director-jyothikrishna-2025196 |access-date=22 June 2025 |website=Namathe Telangana |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622060054/https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/harihara-veeramallu-budget-is-rs-250-crores-director-jyothikrishna-2025196 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=27 July 2025 |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Collection Day 3: Saturday brings marginal relief for Pawan Kalyan movie; mints... |url=https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/hari-hara-veera-mallu-box-office-collection-day-3-saturday-brings-marginal-relief-for-pawan-kalyan-movie-mints-11753578894956.html |access-date=19 August 2025 |website=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |language=en |archive-date=23 August 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250823172309/https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/hari-hara-veera-mallu-box-office-collection-day-3-saturday-brings-marginal-relief-for-pawan-kalyan-movie-mints-11753578894956.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross          =  
| gross          = {{INR|113.85 crore}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu on OTT: Pawan Kalyan period drama to stream on Prime Video |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/hari-hara-veera-mallu-on-ott-pawan-kalyan-period-drama-to-stream-on-prime-video-2773876-2025-08-20 |website=India Today |access-date=13 October 2025 |language=en |date=20 August 2025 |archive-date=16 October 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251016030423/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/hari-hara-veera-mallu-on-ott-pawan-kalyan-period-drama-to-stream-on-prime-video-2773876-2025-08-20 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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'''''Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[historical fiction|historical]] [[action-adventure film]] written and directed by [[A. M. Jyothi Krishna]] alongside [[Krish Jagarlamudi]]<ref name="ce" /> The film stars [[Pawan Kalyan]] in the titular role, alongside [[Nidhhi Agerwal]] and [[Bobby Deol]] in prominent roles. [[Sathyaraj]], [[Easwari Rao]], [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[Subbaraju]], Ayyappa P. Sharma, [[Kabir Duhan Singh]], [[Raghu Babu]], Nihar Kapoor and others feature in supporting roles. It is set in the 17th century [[Mughal Empire]] and follows Veera Mallu, a celebrated warrior who is given the mission to recover the [[Koh-i-Noor]] to rescue a city from Mughal soldiers.
The film was officially announced in January 2020 with [[principal photography]] commencing in September 2020. The film, predominantly shot in [[Hyderabad]],<ref name=":5" /> experienced several delays due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and Kalyan's political commitments, concluding only in May 2025. Initial portions of the film were directed by Jagarlamudi, while the latter portions were helmed by Krishna under the former’s supervision. The dialogues were written by [[Sai Madhav Burra]] and the music was composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]].
''Hari Hara Veera Mallu'' was released on 24 July 2025 in standard and [[Qube Cinema Technologies|EPIQ]] formats,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu Gets A New Release Date {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/south/telugu/news/pawan-kalyan-s-film-hari-hara-veera-mallu-new-release-date-is-here-74928.html |access-date=21 June 2025 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en |archive-date=22 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250622012814/https://www.filmfare.com/south/telugu/news/pawan-kalyan-s-film-hari-hara-veera-mallu-new-release-date-is-here-74928.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2025 |title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu Release Date Out |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-release-date-out-1879218 |access-date=16 May 2025 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en |archive-date=17 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517070904/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-release-date-out-1879218 |url-status=live }}</ref> and opened to negative reviews.<ref name="m212">{{cite web | last=Iqbal | first=Murtuza | title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Collection Day 2 Prediction: After A Very Good Start, Pawan Kalyan Starrer To Show A Huge Drop On Friday | website=Free Press Journal | date=25 July 2025 | url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/hari-hara-veera-mallu-box-office-collection-day-2-prediction-after-a-very-good-start-pawan-kalyan-starrer-to-show-a-huge-drop-on-friday | access-date=26 July 2025 | quote=However, as the reviews were negative and even the word of mouth was not good, Hari Hara Veera Mallu is going to show a huge drop at the box office on its day 2, Friday. | archive-date=26 July 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250726161733/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/hari-hara-veera-mallu-box-office-collection-day-2-prediction-after-a-very-good-start-pawan-kalyan-starrer-to-show-a-huge-drop-on-friday | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyans-big-screen-comeback-hari-hara-veera-mallu-review/cid/2114828|title='Disappointing': Pawan Kalyan's comeback film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' gets a thumbs down|website=[[The Telegraph (India)|The Telegraph]]|access-date=24 July 2025|archive-date=24 July 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724092158/https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyans-big-screen-comeback-hari-hara-veera-mallu-review/cid/2114828|url-status=live}}</ref> While the action sequences and performances were praised, the visual effects and tonal inconsistencies received widespread criticism.<ref name="y172">{{cite web | last=Kodur | first=Swaroop | title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu review: Pawan Kalyan's epic is a long, loud misfire | website=The Indian Express | date=24 July 2025 | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hari-hara-veera-mallu-movie-review-pawan-kalyans-epic-is-a-long-loud-misfire-10146495/ | access-date=24 July 2025 | archive-date=24 July 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724092121/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/hari-hara-veera-mallu-movie-review-pawan-kalyans-epic-is-a-long-loud-misfire-10146495/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-will-poor-vfx-scenes-be-removed-from-pawan-kalyans-film-ws-l-aa-aa-9462519.html|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Will 'Poor' VFX Scenes Be Removed From Pawan Kalyan's Film?|website=[[News18]]|access-date=25 July 2025|archive-date=26 July 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250726141429/https://www.news18.com/movies/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-will-poor-vfx-scenes-be-removed-from-pawan-kalyans-film-ws-l-aa-aa-9462519.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film became a box office disaster of 2025.<ref name="ntnews.com">{{Cite web |date=11 August 2025 |title=ప‌వ‌న్ క‌ళ్యాణ్ 'హ‌రిహ‌ర వీర‌మ‌ల్లు'కి రూ.100 కోట్ల న‌ష్టం.? |url=https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-producer-lose-over-100-crores-2103758 |access-date=12 August 2025 |website=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |language=te |quote=....ఇప్ప‌టివరకు వ‌చ్చిన క‌లెక్ష‌న్లు రూ.106 కోట్లు |trans-quote=...so far the collections are {{INR|106 crore}} |archive-date=13 August 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250813134951/https://www.ntnews.com/cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-producer-lose-over-100-crores-2103758 |url-status=live }}</ref>


'''''Hari Hara Veera Mallu''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Period film|period]] [[action adventure film]]<ref name="ce" /> written and directed by [[Krish Jagarlamudi]]. Depicting the life of legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, the film stars [[Pawan Kalyan]] in the titular role alongside [[Nidhhi Agerwal]], [[Bobby Deol]], [[Nargis Fakhri]], and [[Vikramjeet Virk]].
==Plot==
It is set in the 17th century [[Mughal Empire]].
The story of Hari Hara Veera Mallu is set in [[Mughal Empire|17th-century Mughal India]], a period of immense political upheaval and power struggles. The film centers on the titular character, Hari Hara Veera Mallu (played by Pawan Kalyan), a legendary heroic warrior with a knack for robbing from the rich to help the poor—a true Robin Hood figure.


The film began its production in September 2020 with filming taking place primarily in [[Hyderabad]]. The filming and release of the film have been delayed and postponed multiple times owing to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] and Kalyan's political commitments.
Veera Mallu's path crosses with a formidable [[Gang|gang leader]] known as Dora. Initially, their relationship is one of rivals, but they eventually form an unlikely alliance to steal a priceless collection of [[diamond]]s.


==Premise==
Meanwhile, the Mughal Empire is in a state of chaos. The ruthless prince [[Aurangzeb]] will stop at nothing to secure the throne. He orchestrates the murder of his own brother to eliminate a rival for power and publicly executes three other key figures by beheading them, sending a clear message of his tyrannical authority.
Set in the [[Mughal Era]], outlaw Veera Mallu is tasked with the job of stealing the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond from the [[Mughal dynasty|Mughals]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Rakshit |first=Nayandeep |date=9 April 2020 |title=Exclusive: Jacqueline Fernandez to play Aurangzeb's sister in Pawan Kalyan starrer period comedy |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-jacqueline-fernandez-play-aurangzebs-sister-pawan-kalyan-starrer-period-comedy-522881 |access-date= |website=[[Pinkvilla]]}}</ref>
 
Back in his own world, Veera Mallu falls in love with Panchami, a beautiful and cunning woman. However, their romance is short-lived. After successfully acquiring the diamonds, Panchami betrays Veera Mallu, steals the gems, and leaves him for dead.
 
Veera Mallu is captured and brought before Qutb Shah, the Sultan of Golconda. Shah, recognising Veera Mallu's immense skills, offers him a chance at redemption: retrieve the legendary [[Koh-i-Noor|Koh-i-Noor diamond]] from the clutches of the tyrannical Aurangzeb.
 
Veera Mallu embarks on this dangerous mission with a small group of allies. As they journey toward Aurangzeb's court, one of his companions reveals a crucial piece of information to the rest of the group: Veera Mallu's true intention is not just to steal the diamond, but to confront and defeat Aurangzeb himself, fulfilling a much larger destiny. The film builds to a dramatic climax where Veera Mallu and Aurangzeb engage in a brutal, final confrontation, just as a powerful tornado descends upon them. The battle concludes with Veera Mallu hanging on tight to Aurangzeb as they are both caught in the storm hinting at a violent confrontation.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{cast listing|
* [[Pawan Kalyan]] as Veera Mallu
* [[Pawan Kalyan]] as Veera Mallu
* [[Nidhhi Agerwal]] as Panchami
* [[Nidhhi Agerwal]] as Panchami
* [[Bobby Deol]]  
* [[Bobby Deol]] as [[Aurangzeb]]
* [[Nora Fatehi]]  
* [[Sathyaraj]] as Sivananda
* [[Vikramjeet Virk]]  
* [[Easwari Rao]] as Kousalya
* [[Pujita Ponnada]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pujita Ponnada shoots for a special song in Pawan Kalyan's 27th movie|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/apr/04/pujita-ponnada-shoots-for-a-special-song-in-pawan-kalyans-27th-movie-2125429.html|access-date=11 March 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
* [[Sunil (actor)|Sunil]] as Subbanna
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Vissanna
* [[Subbaraju]] as Abbanna
* [[Ayyappa P. Sharma]] as Abdullah
* [[Kabir Duhan Singh]] as Gulfam Khan
* [[Raghu Babu]] as Munimanikhyam
* Nihar Kapoor as Balchi Pathan
* [[Kota Srinivasa Rao]] as Peddha Dora
* [[Makarand Deshpande]] as Meera
* Benedict Garrett as Alphonse
* [[Kabir Bedi]] as Shahjahan
* [[Sachin Khedekar]] as Chinna Dora
* [[Chatrapathi Sekhar]] as Dasanna
* [[Salim Baig]] as Hakim Khan
* Pammi Sai as Chinna Poojari
* [[Ravi Prakash]]
* [[Redin Kingsley]]
* [[Adithya Menon]] as Nawab Commander
* [[Anasuya Bharadwaj]] as Vanaja
* [[Pujita Ponnada]] as Jalaja
* [[Himaja]] as Vishala
* Anil George as Moulan
* Aashit Chatterjee as Wazir
* Bobby Bedi as Osman Khan
* [[Govind Namdev]] as Guru
* Rajiv Kachroo as Dara Sikkoh
* [[Dalip Tahil]] as [[Abul Hasan Qutb Shah]]
* [[Subbaraya Sarma]] as Madanna
* [[Mir Sarwar]] as Jatt King
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Shiva
* [[Murali Sharma]] as Kasi Lingam
* [[Anudeep K. V.]]
* [[Vennela Kishore]]
}}


==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
In September 2019, producer [[A. M. Rathnam]] approached [[Pawan Kalyan]], who [[semi-retired]] from films to pursue a career in politics, to star in a film directed by [[Krish Jagarlamudi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2019 |title=Pawan Kalyan to make his comeback with Krish Jagarlamudi's film? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-to-make-his-comeback-with-krish-jagarlamudi-s-film-1598327-2019-09-12 |access-date= |website=[[India Today]] |language=}}</ref> Later in November, Jagarlamudi narrated Kalyan the script of a period film in which he would play a thief.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-24 |title=Pawan Kalyan all set to play a thief in a period drama with director Krish? Find Out |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pawan-kalyan-all-set-play-thief-period-drama-director-krish-find-out-494613 |access-date= |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=}}</ref> Kalyan accepted the film in principle and underwent a look test in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-01-17 |title=Pawan Kalyan does a look test for Krish Jagarlamudi directorial? Find Out |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pawan-kalyan-does-look-test-krish-jagarlamudi-directorial-find-out-500623 |access-date= |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref> The film was launched in the same month in [[Hyderabad]] at Rathnam's office. It was tentatively titled ''PSPK 27,'' intended to be Kalyan's 27th film as a lead actor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 January 2020 |title=PSPK 27 formally launched: To roll on from this date |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/pspk-27-formally-launched-to-roll-on-from-this-date.html |website=[[Mallemala Entertainments|123telugu.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=4 February 2020 |title=5 highly promising films lined up for Pawan Kalyan: PSPK27 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/5-highly-promising-films-lined-up-for-pawan-kalyan/photostory/73934690.cms |access-date= |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
In September 2019, producer [[A. M. Rathnam]] approached [[Pawan Kalyan]], who semi-retired from films to pursue a career in politics, to star in a film directed by [[Krish Jagarlamudi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 September 2019 |title=Pawan Kalyan to make his comeback with Krish Jagarlamudi's film? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-to-make-his-comeback-with-krish-jagarlamudi-s-film-1598327-2019-09-12 |access-date= |website=[[India Today]] |language= |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829063438/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-to-make-his-comeback-with-krish-jagarlamudi-s-film-1598327-2019-09-12 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later in November, Jagarlamudi narrated Kalyan the script of a period film in which he would play a thief.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 December 2019 |title=Pawan Kalyan all set to play a thief in a period drama with director Krish? Find Out |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pawan-kalyan-all-set-play-thief-period-drama-director-krish-find-out-494613 |access-date= |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language= |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829063440/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pawan-kalyan-all-set-play-thief-period-drama-director-krish-find-out-494613 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Kalyan accepted the film in principle and underwent a look test in January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 January 2020 |title=Pawan Kalyan does a look test for Krish Jagarlamudi directorial? Find Out |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pawan-kalyan-does-look-test-krish-jagarlamudi-directorial-find-out-500623 |access-date= |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829070451/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/pawan-kalyan-does-look-test-krish-jagarlamudi-directorial-find-out-500623 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film was launched in the same month in [[Hyderabad]] at Rathnam's office. It was tentatively titled ''PSPK 27,'' intended to be Kalyan's 27th film as a lead actor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 February 2020 |title=5 highly promising films lined up for Pawan Kalyan: PSPK27 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/5-highly-promising-films-lined-up-for-pawan-kalyan/photostory/73934690.cms |access-date= |website=The Times of India |archive-date=10 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410161122/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/5-highly-promising-films-lined-up-for-pawan-kalyan/photostory/73934690.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


In September 2020, Jagarlamudi officially confirmed through his [[Twitter]] account that a period film has been in production, marking the first collaboration between Jagarlamudi and Kalyan.<ref name="p1:ie">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/pspk-27-pawan-kalyan-film-krish-period-drama-6580039/|date=2 September 2020|title=PSPK 27: Pawan Kalyan's film with Krish is a period drama|access-date=11 March 2021|website=India Express}}</ref> The film is set in 17th century with the backdrop of [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] and [[Qutb Shahi dynasty|Qutb Shahis]]. Several titles including ''Virupaksha'', ''Hara Hara Mahadeva'' and ''Hari Hara Veeramallu'' were considered.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=12 February 2021 |title=Arjun Rampal to start shooting for PSPK 27 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/12/arjun-rampal-to-start-shooting-for-pspk-27-22797.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=}}</ref> In March 2021, the film's title is confirmed as ''Hari Hara Veera Mallu''.<ref name="vfx:ie" />
In September 2020, Jagarlamudi officially confirmed through his [[Twitter]] account that a period film has been in production, marking the first collaboration between Jagarlamudi and Kalyan.<ref name="p1:ie">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/pspk-27-pawan-kalyan-film-krish-period-drama-6580039/|date=2 September 2020|title=PSPK 27: Pawan Kalyan's film with Krish is a period drama|access-date=11 March 2021|website=The Indian Express|archive-date=7 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210407224606/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/pspk-27-pawan-kalyan-film-krish-period-drama-6580039/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is set in 17th century with the backdrop of [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] and [[Qutb Shahi dynasty|Qutb Shahis]]. Several titles including ''Virupaksha'', ''Hara Hara Mahadeva'' and ''Hari Hara Veeramallu'' were considered.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=12 February 2021 |title=Arjun Rampal to start shooting for PSPK 27 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/12/arjun-rampal-to-start-shooting-for-pspk-27-22797.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language= |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216133004/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/12/arjun-rampal-to-start-shooting-for-pspk-27-22797.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2021, the film's title is confirmed as ''Hari Hara Veera Mallu''.<ref name="vfx:ie" />


===Pre-production===
Initially marketed as a single film, in May 2024, the production house announced that the film would be released in two parts, with the first part titled as ''Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1''.<ref>{{cite web |date=13 September 2023 |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Producer AM Ratnam opens up about the film's delay and a two-part release for the film |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-producer-am-ratnam-opens-up-about-the-delay-in-the-pawan-kalyan-krish-starrer/ec5f39e63b979 |access-date=13 September 2023 |work=[[OTTPlay]] |archive-date=5 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005122422/https://www.ottplay.com/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-producer-am-ratnam-opens-up-about-the-delay-in-the-pawan-kalyan-krish-starrer/ec5f39e63b979 |url-status=live }}</ref> The remaining portions of the film and post-production were handled by A. M. Rathnam's son, [[A. M. Jyothi Krishna]], due to the highly delayed production owing to the pandemic, Kalyan's political commitments, and Krish's directorial commitments.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2 May 2024 |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu: హరిహర వీరమల్లు సినిమాకు కొత్త డైరెక్టర్.. క్రిష్‍ను పక్కనపెట్టేశారా..? |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veeramallu-movie-director-krish-replaced-with-new-director-jyothi-krishna-1243845.html |website=TV9 Telugu |date=2 May 2024 |language=Telugu |archive-date=5 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005122953/https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veeramallu-movie-director-krish-replaced-with-new-director-jyothi-krishna-1243845.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
The film is produced under Rathnam's production banner Mega Surya Production. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]]. [[Gnana Shekar V. S.]] is signed as the cinematographer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2021 |title=Pawan Kalyan sports an unconventional look in Hari Hara Veeramallu |url=https://telanganatoday.com/pawan-kalyan-sports-an-unconventional-look-in-hari-hara-veeramallu |website=Telangana Today}}</ref> [[Sai Madhav Burra]] is signed to write the film's dialogues.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kalyan |first1=Banda |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu : గర్వంగా చెప్పుకునేలా ఉంటుంది.. అంచనాలు పెంచిన సాయి మాధవ్ బుర్రా |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/sai-madhav-burra-on-pawan-kalyan-hari-hara-veera-mallu/articleshow/90598043.cms |website=[[Samayam Telugu]] |language=te |date=1 April 2022}}</ref> Ben Lock, who has supervised the graphic work in films like ''[[Aquaman (film)|Aquaman]]'', ''[[Warcraft (film)|Warcraft]]'', ''[[Star Wars: The Force Awakens]]'' is in charge of the [[Visual effects|VFX]] of this film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aquaman-and-warcraft-vfx-supervisor-roped-pawan-kalyans-next-132762|title='Aquaman' and 'Warcraft' VFX supervisor roped in for Pawan Kalyan's next|website=The News Minute|date=10 September 2020|accessdate=11 March 2021}}</ref><ref name="vfx:ie" />
 
The film is produced under Rathnam's production banner Mega Surya Production. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]]. [[Gnana Shekar V. S.]] is signed as the cinematographer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2021 |title=Pawan Kalyan sports an unconventional look in Hari Hara Veeramallu |url=https://telanganatoday.com/pawan-kalyan-sports-an-unconventional-look-in-hari-hara-veeramallu |website=Telangana Today |access-date=10 April 2022 |archive-date=22 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322122208/https://telanganatoday.com/pawan-kalyan-sports-an-unconventional-look-in-hari-hara-veeramallu |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sai Madhav Burra]] is signed to write the film's dialogues.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kalyan |first1=Banda |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu : గర్వంగా చెప్పుకునేలా ఉంటుంది.. అంచనాలు పెంచిన సాయి మాధవ్ బుర్రా |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/sai-madhav-burra-on-pawan-kalyan-hari-hara-veera-mallu/articleshow/90598043.cms |website=[[Samayam Telugu]] |language=te |date=1 April 2022 |access-date=10 April 2022 |archive-date=10 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410153436/https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/cinema-news/sai-madhav-burra-on-pawan-kalyan-hari-hara-veera-mallu/articleshow/90598043.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Ben Lock, who has supervised the graphic work in films like ''[[Aquaman (film)|Aquaman]]'', ''[[Warcraft (film)|Warcraft]]'', ''[[Star Wars: The Force Awakens]]'' is in charge of the [[Visual effects|VFX]] of this film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aquaman-and-warcraft-vfx-supervisor-roped-pawan-kalyans-next-132762|title='Aquaman' and 'Warcraft' VFX supervisor roped in for Pawan Kalyan's next|website=The News Minute|date=10 September 2020|accessdate=11 March 2021|archive-date=5 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005121822/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aquaman-and-warcraft-vfx-supervisor-roped-pawan-kalyans-next-132762|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="vfx:ie" />


===Casting===
===Casting===
The film was set to mark the Telugu debut of Hindi film actor [[Arjun Rampal]] who will be playing the role of the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] Emperor [[Aurangzeb]].<ref name=":4" /> However, he was replaced by [[Bobby Deol]] as Rampal dropped out the film due to other commitments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chronicle |first=Deccan |date=2022-11-19 |title=Bobby Deol to debut in Tollywood with PK |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/191122/bobby-deol-to-debut-in-tollywood-with-pk.html |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> Deol joined the production in December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-24 |title=Bobby Deol joins Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu, to play Mughal emperor Aurangzeb |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bobby-deol-mughal-emperor-aurangzeb-pawan-kalyan-hari-hara-veera-mallu-8342456/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
The film was set to mark the Telugu debut of Hindi film actor [[Arjun Rampal]], who was supposed to play the role of the [[List of emperors of the Mughal Empire|Mughal emperor]] [[Aurangzeb]].<ref name=":4" /> However, he was replaced by [[Bobby Deol]] as Rampal dropped out of the film due to other commitments and production delays owing to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 November 2022 |title=Bobby Deol to debut in Tollywood with PK |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/191122/bobby-deol-to-debut-in-tollywood-with-pk.html |access-date=29 December 2022 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=5 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005122854/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/191122/bobby-deol-to-debut-in-tollywood-with-pk.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Deol joined the production in December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 December 2022 |title=Bobby Deol joins Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu, to play Mughal emperor Aurangzeb |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bobby-deol-mughal-emperor-aurangzeb-pawan-kalyan-hari-hara-veera-mallu-8342456/ |access-date=29 December 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=29 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229175533/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bobby-deol-mughal-emperor-aurangzeb-pawan-kalyan-hari-hara-veera-mallu-8342456/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Actress [[Nidhhi Agerwal]] is cast in the role of Panchami, opposite Kalyan.<ref name="iebudget" /> In March 2021, [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] was signed to play a crucial role in the film.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Vyas |date=15 March 2021 |title=One heroine princess, One heroine thief |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/one-heroine-princess-one-heroine-thief-676934 |website=[[The Hans India]]}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> However, Fernandez opted out of the project due to scheduling conflicts and she was replaced by [[Nargis Fakhri]] in December 2021. Fakhri plays Mughal empress [[Roshanara Begum|Roshanara]], Aurangzeb's sister.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=16 December 2021|title=Was Jacqueline Fernandez dropped From Pawan Kalyan's film? Director Krish clarifies|url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/was-jacqueline-fernandez-dropped-from-pawan-kalyans-film-director-krish-clarifies-437305|access-date=|website=WION}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=22 December 2021|title=Nargis Fakhri to star in Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu: 'It's something new for me'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nargis-fakhri-to-star-in-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-7685813/|website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
Actress [[Nidhhi Agerwal]] is cast in the role of Panchami, opposite Kalyan.<ref name="iebudget">{{cite web |title=Hari Hara Veeramallu: Nidhhi Agerwal becomes Panchami for Pawan Kalyan-starrer |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veeramallu-nidhhi-agerwal-becomes-panchami-for-pawan-kalyan-starrer-7457983/ |website=The Indian Express |date=17 August 2021 |access-date=17 August 2021 |archive-date=17 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210817121349/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veeramallu-nidhhi-agerwal-becomes-panchami-for-pawan-kalyan-starrer-7457983/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In March 2021, [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] was signed to play a crucial role in the film.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Vyas |date=15 March 2021 |title=One heroine princess, One heroine thief |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/one-heroine-princess-one-heroine-thief-676934 |website=[[The Hans India]] |access-date=14 May 2021 |archive-date=14 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514173138/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/one-heroine-princess-one-heroine-thief-676934 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, she opted out of the project due to scheduling conflicts and she was replaced by [[Nargis Fakhri]] in December 2021. Fakhri plays the Mughal empress [[Roshanara Begum|Roshanara]], Aurangzeb's sister.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=16 December 2021|title=Was Jacqueline Fernandez dropped From Pawan Kalyan's film? Director Krish clarifies|url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/was-jacqueline-fernandez-dropped-from-pawan-kalyans-film-director-krish-clarifies-437305|access-date=|website=WION|archive-date=31 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211231081106/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/was-jacqueline-fernandez-dropped-from-pawan-kalyans-film-director-krish-clarifies-437305|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=22 December 2021|title=Nargis Fakhri to star in Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu: 'It's something new for me'|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nargis-fakhri-to-star-in-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-7685813/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=23 December 2021|archive-date=23 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223121122/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/nargis-fakhri-to-star-in-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-7685813/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
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In September 2020. Jagarlamudi completed a 15-day shooting schedule with Kalyan before it was halted due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite news|title='PSPK 27' Pre-Look: Pawan Kalyan turns into a warrior for Krish's period drama – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pspk-27-pre-look-pawan-kalyan-turns-into-a-warrior-for-krishs-period-drama/articleshow/77886318.cms|access-date=11 March 2021|website=The Times of India|date=2 September 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The shooting was resumed in January 2021 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=12 January 2021|title=Pawan Kalyan resumes shooting of director Krish's period drama in Hyderabad. All pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-of-director-krish-s-period-drama-in-hyderabad-all-pics-1758357-2021-01-12|access-date=11 March 2021|website=India Today}}</ref> Rampal joined the production in February 2021.<ref name="ce">{{Cite web|title=Arjun Rampal to start shooting for PSPK 27|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/12/arjun-rampal-to-start-shooting-for-pspk-27-22797.html|access-date=11 March 2021|website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> The production has set up historical monuments [[Charminar]], [[Red Fort]] and Machilipatnam port for the film.<ref name="vfx:ie">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veera-mallu-teaser-pawan-kalyan-promises-a-visual-treat-7224130/|date=11 March 2021|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu teaser: Pawan Kalyan promises a visual treat|access-date=11 March 2021|website=India Express}}</ref> The shoot was suspended in April 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 April 2021 |title=Telugu cinema on the horns of a dilemma |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/apr/20/telugu-cinema-on-the-horns-of-a-dilemma-24061.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>
In September 2020, Jagarlamudi completed a 15-day shooting schedule with Kalyan before it was halted due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite news|title='PSPK 27' Pre-Look: Pawan Kalyan turns into a warrior for Krish's period drama|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pspk-27-pre-look-pawan-kalyan-turns-into-a-warrior-for-krishs-period-drama/articleshow/77886318.cms|access-date=11 March 2021|website=The Times of India|date=2 September 2020|language=en|archive-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102213944/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pspk-27-pre-look-pawan-kalyan-turns-into-a-warrior-for-krishs-period-drama/articleshow/77886318.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The shooting resumed in January 2021 in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=K.|first=Janani|date=12 January 2021|title=Pawan Kalyan resumes shooting of director Krish's period drama in Hyderabad. All pics|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-of-director-krish-s-period-drama-in-hyderabad-all-pics-1758357-2021-01-12|access-date=11 March 2021|website=India Today|archive-date=12 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112143532/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-of-director-krish-s-period-drama-in-hyderabad-all-pics-1758357-2021-01-12|url-status=live}}</ref> Rampal joined the production in February 2021.<ref name="ce">{{Cite web|title=Arjun Rampal to start shooting for PSPK 27|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/12/arjun-rampal-to-start-shooting-for-pspk-27-22797.html|access-date=11 March 2021|website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=12 February 2021|archive-date=5 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005122855/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/feb/12/arjun-rampal-to-start-shooting-for-pspk-27-22797.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The production set up sets that mirrored the historical monuments of [[Charminar]], [[Red Fort]], and [[Machilipatnam Port]] for the film.<ref name="vfx:ie">{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veera-mallu-teaser-pawan-kalyan-promises-a-visual-treat-7224130/|date=11 March 2021|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu teaser: Pawan Kalyan promises a visual treat|access-date=11 March 2021|website=India Express|archive-date=15 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315221758/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veera-mallu-teaser-pawan-kalyan-promises-a-visual-treat-7224130/|url-status=live}}</ref> The shoot was suspended again in April 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 April 2021 |title=Telugu cinema on the horns of a dilemma |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/apr/20/telugu-cinema-on-the-horns-of-a-dilemma-24061.html |access-date= |website=[[Cinema Express]] |archive-date=5 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005122957/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/apr/20/telugu-cinema-on-the-horns-of-a-dilemma-24061.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


Shooting of the film experienced delays due to Kalyan's other film commitments, namely, ''[[Bheemla Nayak]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 November 2021|title=Slight delay in shooting for Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'|url=https://telanganatoday.com/slight-delay-in-shooting-for-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu|access-date=|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> In December 2021, art director Rajeevan was replaced by [[Anand Sai]], who began working on the film's sets.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Art director changed for Hari Hara Veera Mallu!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/art-director-changed-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-news-telugu-vmbfwDbaifahc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201123742/https://www.sify.com/movies/art-director-changed-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-news-telugu-vmbfwDbaifahc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 December 2021|access-date=23 December 2021|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> A new schedule where a major part of the film would be shot was expected to begin in January 2022 but delayed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 December 2021|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Pawan Kalyan gears up to commence shooting in New Year|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-gears-up-to-commence-shooting-in-new-year/articleshow/88404473.cms|access-date=|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Filming resumed in April 2022 with Kalyan joining the production.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 April 2022 |title=Pawan Kalyan Resumes Shooting For 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-1524308 |access-date=10 April 2022 |website=ABP News}}</ref> Nearly 60 percent of the shoot was completed by September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2022 |first=Roktim |last=Rajpal |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu shoot to resume from Oct 17, Pawan Kalyan attends workshop |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/hari-hara-veera-mallu-shoot-to-resume-from-oct-17-pawan-kalyan-attends-workshop-2006768-2022-09-30 |access-date=2022-10-01 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>  
Shooting of the film experienced delays due to Kalyan's other film commitments, namely, ''[[Bheemla Nayak]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=27 November 2021|title=Slight delay in shooting for Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'|url=https://telanganatoday.com/slight-delay-in-shooting-for-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu|access-date=|website=Telangana Today|archive-date=23 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211223151516/https://telanganatoday.com/slight-delay-in-shooting-for-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2021, art director [[Rajeevan]] was replaced by [[Anand Sai]], who began working on the film's sets.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Art director changed for Hari Hara Veera Mallu!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/art-director-changed-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-news-telugu-vmbfwDbaifahc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201123742/https://www.sify.com/movies/art-director-changed-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-news-telugu-vmbfwDbaifahc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=1 December 2021|access-date=23 December 2021|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> A new schedule where a major part of the film would be shot, was expected to begin in January 2022, but was delayed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 December 2021|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Pawan Kalyan gears up to commence shooting in New Year|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-gears-up-to-commence-shooting-in-new-year/articleshow/88404473.cms|access-date=|website=The Times of India|archive-date=5 October 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005121824/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-gears-up-to-commence-shooting-in-new-year/articleshow/88404473.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Filming resumed in April 2022 with Kalyan joining the production.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 April 2022 |title=Pawan Kalyan Resumes Shooting For 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-1524308 |access-date=10 April 2022 |website=ABP News |archive-date=5 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005122957/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-1524308 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nearly 60 per cent of the shoot was completed by September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 September 2022 |first=Roktim |last=Rajpal |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu shoot to resume from Oct 17, Pawan Kalyan attends workshop |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/hari-hara-veera-mallu-shoot-to-resume-from-oct-17-pawan-kalyan-attends-workshop-2006768-2022-09-30 |access-date=1 October 2022 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=1 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221001155253/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/hari-hara-veera-mallu-shoot-to-resume-from-oct-17-pawan-kalyan-attends-workshop-2006768-2022-09-30 |url-status=live }}</ref>


Filming resumed on last week of October 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Pawan Kalyan resumes shooting for Krish Jagarlamudi's film – Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-for-krish-jagarlamudis-film/articleshow/95113209.cms |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=The Times of India |date=27 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref> A large set is erected at [[Ramoji Film City]] for this purpose, with a crew of over 900 people.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-24 |title=Pawan Kalyan to shoot for Hari Hara Veera Mallu with 900 plus crew members: 'It will be a milestone movie…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/pawan-kalyan-to-shoot-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-with-900-plus-crew-members-8287773/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
Filming resumed in the last week of October 2022.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Pawan Kalyan resumes shooting for Krish Jagarlamudi's film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-for-krish-jagarlamudis-film/articleshow/95113209.cms |access-date=15 December 2022 |website=The Times of India |date=27 October 2022 |language=en |archive-date=15 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215150127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-for-krish-jagarlamudis-film/articleshow/95113209.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> A large set was erected at [[Ramoji Film City]] for this purpose, with a crew of over 900 people.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 November 2022 |title=Pawan Kalyan to shoot for Hari Hara Veera Mallu with 900 plus crew members: 'It will be a milestone movie…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/pawan-kalyan-to-shoot-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-with-900-plus-crew-members-8287773/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215150128/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/pawan-kalyan-to-shoot-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-with-900-plus-crew-members-8287773/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However the shooting was subsequently delayed due to Kalyan's political commitments and [[2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=29 January 2023 |title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu to be delayed yet again, here's what we know |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-to-be-delayed-yet-again-heres-what-we-know/2bbc22646e906 |website=ottplay.com |archive-date=5 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005122857/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-to-be-delayed-yet-again-heres-what-we-know/2bbc22646e906 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |access-date=13 September 2024 |title=Pawan Kalyan's film productions face delays, releases likely pushed to 2025 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pawan-kalyans-film-productions-face-delays-releases-likely-pushed-to-2025/articleshow/113309356.cms |work=Times of India |date=13 September 2024 |archive-date=5 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241005122857/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pawan-kalyans-film-productions-face-delays-releases-likely-pushed-to-2025/articleshow/113309356.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
Following his success campaign in 2024 election, Kalyan resumed filming in September 2024 in a set built in [[Vijayawada]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 September 2024 |title=Pawan Kalyan resumes shooting for the first time after victory in AP elections; joins set of Hari Hara Veera Mallu |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-for-the-first-time-after-victory-in-ap-elections-joins-set-of-hari-hara-veera-mallu-101727075905150.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=23 September 2024 |archive-date=23 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240923130326/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/pawan-kalyan-resumes-shooting-for-the-first-time-after-victory-in-ap-elections-joins-set-of-hari-hara-veera-mallu-101727075905150.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The last schedule of the shoot was commenced on 30 November 2024 in [[Vijayawada]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 November 2024 |title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part-1 Enters Last Phase of Shooting |url=https://www.ap7am.com/en/90767/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-part-1-enters-last-phase-of-shooting |work=AP7am |date=28 November 2024 |archive-date=3 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250703063359/https://www.ap7am.com/en/90767/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-part-1-enters-last-phase-of-shooting |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2025, reports indicated that key scenes for Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 2 were filmed during an outdoor schedule in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=22 April 2025 |title=Fans await clarity as 'HHVM: Part 1' remains in limbo while sequel wraps up major schedule |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/fans-await-clarity-as-hhvm-part-1-remains-in-limbo-while-sequel-wraps-up-major-schedule-964904 |work=The Hans India |date=22 April 2025 |archive-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423035107/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/fans-await-clarity-as-hhvm-part-1-remains-in-limbo-while-sequel-wraps-up-major-schedule-964904 |url-status=live }}</ref> Although official confirmation was pending, social media posts from costume designers suggested the completion of this schedule.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=22 April 2025 |title=Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' sequel nears completion even before part one hits screens |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-sequel-nears-completion-even-before-part-one-hits-screens/articleshow/120511004.cms |work=Times of India |date=22 April 2025 |archive-date=22 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250422115633/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-sequel-nears-completion-even-before-part-one-hits-screens/articleshow/120511004.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> This led to speculation regarding the release timeline of Part 1, which is reportedly in its final post-production stages including dubbing and VFX work.<ref>{{cite web |title=Harihara Veeramallu Part 2 shooting update; Part 1 still awaits release |url=https://www.the2states.com/harihara-veeramallu-part2-shooting-done-part1-update/ |website=The2States.com |date=19 April 2025 |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-date=21 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250521172809/https://www.the2states.com/harihara-veeramallu-part2-shooting-done-part1-update/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The entire filming was wrapped up by May 2025, almost 5 years later.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=6 May 2025 |title=Pawan Kalyan Wraps Up Shooting For Hari Hara Veera Mallu After Multiple Delays; Makers Promise MASSIVE Trailer |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/pawan-kalyan-wraps-up-shooting-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-after-multiple-delays-makers-promise-massive-trailer-article-151578120 |work=Times Now |date=6 May 2025 |archive-date=6 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250506172601/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/pawan-kalyan-wraps-up-shooting-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-after-multiple-delays-makers-promise-massive-trailer-article-151578120 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
=== Post production ===
On 29 May 2025, Kalyan wrapped up the entire dubbing of his part in four hours.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pawan Kalyan wraps up dubbing for Hari Hara Veera Mallu |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-wraps-up-dubbing-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-2732482-2025-05-29 |access-date=29 May 2025 |website=India Today |date=29 May 2025 |archive-date=31 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250531131630/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-wraps-up-dubbing-for-hari-hara-veera-mallu-2732482-2025-05-29 |url-status=live }}</ref> Ben Lock served as the [[visual effects supervisor]] of the film.<ref>{{cite web | title='Aquaman' and 'Warcraft' VFX supervisor roped in for Pawan Kalyan's next | date=10 September 2020 | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/aquaman-and-warcraft-vfx-supervisor-roped-pawan-kalyans-next-132762 | access-date=24 July 2025 | archive-date=20 November 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231120070730/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/aquaman-and-warcraft-vfx-supervisor-roped-pawan-kalyans-next-132762 | url-status=live }}</ref>
 
== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name        = Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1
| type        = Soundtrack
| artist      = [[M. M. Keeravani]]
| cover        =
| alt          =
| released    = 2024{{ndash}}2025
| recorded    = 2025
| venue        =
| studio      = [[Annapurna Studios]]
| genre        = [[Soundtrack]]
| length      = 24:30
| label        = [[Tips Industries|Tips]]
}}
The music of the film was composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]] in his fifth collaboration with Krish Jagarlamudi after ''[[Vedam (film)|Vedam]]'' (2010), ''[[NTR: Kathanayakudu]]'' (2019), ''[[NTR: Mahanayakudu]]'' (2019), and ''[[Konda Polam]]'' (2021); first collaboration with Pawan Kalyan.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=30 April 2022 |title=MM Keeravani spills the beans on romantic number featuring Pawan Kalyan and Nidhhi Agerwal in Hari Hara Veera Mallu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/mm-keeravani-spills-the-beans-on-romantic-number-featuring-pawan-kalyan-and-nidhhi-agerwal-in-hari-hara-veera-mallu/articleshow/91212477.cms |work=Times of India |date=30 April 2022 |archive-date=30 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430151303/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/mm-keeravani-spills-the-beans-on-romantic-number-featuring-pawan-kalyan-and-nidhhi-agerwal-in-hari-hara-veera-mallu/articleshow/91212477.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The audio rights of the film were purchased by [[Tips Industries|Tips]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=13 January 2022 |title=Tips Acquires Audio Rights of Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veeramallu |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tips-acquires-audio-rights-of-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veeramallu-4651967.html |work=News18 |archive-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113080428/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tips-acquires-audio-rights-of-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veeramallu-4651967.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
The first single titled "Maata Vinaali" was released on 17 January 2025.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 January 2025 |title='Maata Vinaali' Sung By Pawan Kalyan From 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' To Be Out on January 17 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/maata-vinaali-sung-by-pawan-kalyan-from-hari-hara-veera-mallu-to-be-out-on-january-17-article-117251010 |work=Times Now |date=15 January 2025 }}</ref> The second single titled "Kollagottinadhiro" was released on 24 February 2025.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 February 2025 |title='Kollagottinadhiro' Second Single From Pawan Kalyan's Upcoming Film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Is Out! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/kollagottinadhiro-second-single-from-pawan-kalyans-upcoming-film-hari-hara-veera-mallu-is-out-article-118529848 |work=Times Now |date=24 February 2025 |archive-date=24 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250224101012/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/kollagottinadhiro-second-single-from-pawan-kalyans-upcoming-film-hari-hara-veera-mallu-is-out-article-118529848 |url-status=live }}</ref> The third single titled "Asura Hananam" was released on 21 May 2025.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=21 May 2025 |title='Asura Hananam' song launched grandly |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/asura-hananam-song-launched-grandly-973065 |work=The Hans India |date=21 May 2025 |archive-date=22 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250522043041/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/asura-hananam-song-launched-grandly-973065 |url-status=live }}</ref> The fourth single titled "Taara Taara" was released on 28 May 2025.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 May 2025 |title='Taara Taara' song from Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' features Nidhhi Agerwal's graceful performance - Watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/taara-taara-song-from-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-features-nidhhi-agerwals-graceful-performance-watch/articleshow/121459035.cms |work=Times of India |date=28 May 2025 |archive-date=28 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250528081031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/taara-taara-song-from-pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-features-nidhhi-agerwals-graceful-performance-watch/articleshow/121459035.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
{{Track listing
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| total_length  = 24:30
| title1        = Maata Vinaali
| extra1        = [[Pawan Kalyan]], Hymath Mohammed, Lokeshwar Edara, Maman Kumar
| lyrics1      = [[Penchal Das]]
| length1      = 2:30
| title2        = Kollagottinadhiro
| extra2        = [[Rahul Sipligunj]], [[Mangli]], [[Ramya Behara]], [[Yamini Ghantasala]]
| lyrics2      = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| length2      = 4:29
| title3        = Asura Hananam
| extra3        = Airaa Udupi, Kaala Bhairava, Sai Charan Bhaskaruni, Lokeshwar Edara, Hymath Mohammed
| lyrics3      = Rambabu Gosala
| length3      = 4:06
| title4        = Taara Taara
| extra4        = Lipsika Bhashyam, Aditya Iyengar
| lyrics4      = Sri Harsha Emani
| length4      = 3:57
| title5        = Evaradi Evaradi
| extra5        = Sai Charan Bhaskaruni, Hymath Mohammed, Lokeshwar Edara, [[P V N S Rohit]]
| lyrics5      = [[Ramajogayya Sastry]]
| length5      = 1:35
| title6        = Puli, Meka - Game
| extra6        = Harika Narayan
| lyrics6      = Chandrabose
| length6      = 2:58
| title7        = Salasala Marige
| extra7        = Sai Charan Bhaskaruni, Lokeshwar Edara, Hymath Mohammed, P V N S Rohit, Lipsika Bhashyam, Harini Ivaturi, Nayana Nair, Harika Narayan, Gomathi Iyer
| lyrics7      = Chaitanya Prasad
| length7      = 4:55
}}
 
==Marketing==
The first-look poster of ''Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1'' was unveiled on 10 April 2022 to coincide with the celebration of [[Rama Navami]], showcasing [[Pawan Kalyan]] in a fierce warrior avatar and generating considerable buzz on social media.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu first glimpse out |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-s-hari-hara-veera-mallu-first-glimpse-out-watch-video-1936932-2022-04-11 |website=[[India Today]] |date=11 April 2022 |access-date=5 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411102000/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-s-hari-hara-veera-mallu-first-glimpse-out-watch-video-1936932-2022-04-11 |archive-date=11 April 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>
 
On 2 May 2024, a teaser titled ''Sword vs Spirit'' was released, highlighting the grand scale, period production design, and a powerful score composed by [[M. M. Keeravani]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu teaser out now |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/020524/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-teaser-out-now.html |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=2 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240502113000/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/020524/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-teaser-out-now.html |archive-date=2 May 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2025, the makers confirmed the film's theatrical release date as 12 June 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu gets release date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-gets-release-date-fans-excited-8907197.html |website=[[News18]] |date=16 May 2025 |access-date=5 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516113000/https://www.news18.com/movies/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-gets-release-date-fans-excited-8907197.html |archive-date=16 May 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2025, it was reported that [[Pawan Kalyan]] had returned ₹11 crore of his remuneration to support the film's completion and would lead promotional activities in person.{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}} The film's trailer was released on 3 July 2025,<ref>{{cite web |title= Hari Hara Veera Mallu trailer: Pawan Kalyan fights for dharma; to secure Koh-i-Noor from Bobby Deol's Aurangzeb. Watch |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-trailer-pawan-kalyan-fights-for-dharma-to-secure-koh-i-noor-from-bobby-deols-aurangzeb-watch-101751521772949.html |website= Hindustan Times |date=3 July 2025 |access-date=3 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250703172046/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/hari-hara-veera-mallu-trailer-pawan-kalyan-challenges-bobby-deols-aurangzeb-10103797/ |archive-date=3 July 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> the film's trailer features voice overs by [[Arjun Das]] in Telugu, [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Hindi]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2025}}


==Release==
==Release==
''Hari Hara Veera Mallu''  was initially slated for worldwide release on 14 January 2022 coinciding with [[Makar Sankranti|Sankranti]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sankranthi-2022-pawan-kalyans-period-drama-to-clash-with-mahesh-babus-sarkaru-vaari-paata/articleshow/81256892.cms|date=28 February 2021|title=Sankranthi 2022: Pawan Kalyan's period-drama to clash with Mahesh Babu's Sarkaru Vaari Paata|access-date=11 March 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2021|title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Pawan Kalyan looks flamboyant as a heroic outlaw|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-looks-flamboyant-as-a-heroic-outlaw/articleshow/81450766.cms|access-date=11 March 2021|website=The Times of India}}</ref> However, in September 2021, the release date was rescheduled as 29 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Palisetty|first=Ramya|date=2 September 2021|title=Pawan Kalyan's first look from Hari Hara Veera Mallu is out, film to release on 29 April|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-s-first-look-from-hari-hara-veera-mallu-is-out-film-to-release-on-april-29-1848375-2021-09-02|access-date=2 September 2021|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> However, it was postponed due to delays caused by the pandemic and Kalyan's political commitments.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=Here is when Hari Hara Veera Mallu will be released! |url=https://ntvenglish.com/here-is-when-hari-hara-veera-mallu-will-be-released/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220410070454/https://ntvenglish.com/here-is-when-hari-hara-veera-mallu-will-be-released/ |archive-date=10 April 2022 |access-date= |website=[[NTV Telugu]] |url-status=live }}</ref> Later, in August 2022, [[A. M. Ratnam]] announced that the film was tentatively planned to release on 30 March 2023.<ref name="rd">{{Cite web |date=2022-08-21 |title=AM Ratnam: We are planning to release Hari Hara Veera Mallu on 30th March 2023 |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/am-ratnam-we-are-planning-to-release-hari-hara-veera-mallu-on-30th-march-2023.html |access-date=2022-08-21 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}</ref> However, it was delayed again due to Kalyan remained unavailable due to his political commitments.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hari Hara Mallu: Pawan Kalyan's political commitments cause the film more delay |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-to-be-delayed-yet-again-heres-what-we-know/2bbc22646e906 |access-date=2023-02-06 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref>


The film is planned to be released in Telugu along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.<ref name="rd" />
===Theatrical===
''Hari Hara Veera Mallu'' was initially slated for worldwide release on 14 January 2022 coinciding with [[Makar Sankranti|Sankranti]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sankranthi-2022-pawan-kalyans-period-drama-to-clash-with-mahesh-babus-sarkaru-vaari-paata/articleshow/81256892.cms|date=28 February 2021|title=Sankranthi 2022: Pawan Kalyan's period-drama to clash with Mahesh Babu's Sarkaru Vaari Paata|access-date=11 March 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=6 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306144653/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sankranthi-2022-pawan-kalyans-period-drama-to-clash-with-mahesh-babus-sarkaru-vaari-paata/articleshow/81256892.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2021|title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Pawan Kalyan looks flamboyant as a heroic outlaw|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-looks-flamboyant-as-a-heroic-outlaw/articleshow/81450766.cms|access-date=11 March 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=17 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317191930/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-looks-flamboyant-as-a-heroic-outlaw/articleshow/81450766.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> However, in September 2021, the release date was pushed to 29 April 2022.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Palisetty|first=Ramya|date=2 September 2021|title=Pawan Kalyan's first look from Hari Hara Veera Mallu is out, film to release on 29 April|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-s-first-look-from-hari-hara-veera-mallu-is-out-film-to-release-on-april-29-1848375-2021-09-02|access-date=2 September 2021|website=India Today|language=en|archive-date=2 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902082925/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/pawan-kalyan-s-first-look-from-hari-hara-veera-mallu-is-out-film-to-release-on-april-29-1848375-2021-09-02|url-status=live}}</ref> It was again postponed due to delays by the pandemic and Kalyan's political commitments.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=22 March 2022 |title=Here is when Hari Hara Veera Mallu will be released! |url=https://ntvenglish.com/here-is-when-hari-hara-veera-mallu-will-be-released/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220410070454/https://ntvenglish.com/here-is-when-hari-hara-veera-mallu-will-be-released/ |archive-date=10 April 2022 |access-date= |website=[[NTV (India)|NTV]] |url-status=live }}</ref> It was further delayed again as Kalyan remained unavailable due to his political commitments.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hari Hara Mallu: Pawan Kalyan's political commitments cause the film more delay |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-to-be-delayed-yet-again-heres-what-we-know/2bbc22646e906 |access-date=6 February 2023 |website=OTTPlay |language=en |archive-date=6 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206165236/https://www.ottplay.com/news/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-to-be-delayed-yet-again-heres-what-we-know/2bbc22646e906 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film was later scheduled for release on 28 March 2025 but was postponed as many portions of the shoot were incomplete.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' gets a release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-gets-a-release-date/article68673623.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240923122430/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-gets-a-release-date/article68673623.ece/amp/ |archive-date=23 September 2024 |access-date=23 September 2024 |work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=14 March 2025 |title=Pawan Kalyan's "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" gets new release date |url=https://telanganatoday.com/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-gets-new-release-date |access-date=14 March 2025 |website=Telangana Today |language=en |archive-date=14 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250314043515/https://telanganatoday.com/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-gets-new-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
The film was scheduled to release on 9 May 2025, but was postponed again. It was later scheduled to release on 12 June 2025. The production team issued another update, clarifying that some post-production work regarding the visual effects and color grading was still pending, resulting in another postponement.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 May 2025 |title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu Release Date Out |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-release-date-out-1879218 |access-date=16 May 2025 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en |archive-date=17 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250517070904/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-release-date-out-1879218 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=HARI HARA VEERA MALLU - A Step Back for Bigger Strides Ahead - Official Statement on Release Date - idlebrain.com |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/hhmv-postponed.html |access-date=6 June 2025 |website=www.idlebrain.com |archive-date=6 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250606081635/https://www.idlebrain.com/news/today/hhmv-postponed.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Finally, after multiple delays the film was released worldwide on 24 July 2025 in standard and [[Qube Cinema Technologies|EPIQ]] formats. It was released in original [[Telugu language|Telugu]] alongside dubbed versions of [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Kannada]] and [[Malayalam]] languages.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 June 2025 |title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Pawan Kalyan's film locks a release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-new-release-date-bobby-deol-telugu-movie/article69720631.ece |access-date=7 July 2025 |website=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |archive-date=6 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250706192605/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hari-hara-veera-mallu-pawan-kalyan-new-release-date-bobby-deol-telugu-movie/article69720631.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
After the film received criticism upon release for the VFX, it was updated with an edited version removing multiple scenes including 10–15 minutes of footage from the climax.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-scenes-with-bad-vfx-tweaked-removed-from-pawan-kalyan-film-fans-wonder-why-it-wasnt-done-before-101753682465484.html|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu scenes with bad VFX tweaked/removed from Pawan Kalyan film; fans wonder why it wasn't done before|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=28 July 2025|access-date=28 July 2025|archive-date=30 July 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730054234/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-scenes-with-bad-vfx-tweaked-removed-from-pawan-kalyan-film-fans-wonder-why-it-wasnt-done-before-101753682465484.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
=== Distribution ===
The film's distribution rights in Nizam and [[Kerala]] were acquired by [[Mythri Movie Makers]] and [[Dulquer Salmaan]]'s Wayfarer Films respectively.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dulquer Salmaan to release 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' in Kerala |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/dulquer-salmaan-to-release-hari-hara-veera-mallu-in-kerala |work=[[Telugucinema.com]] |access-date=23 June 2025 |archive-date=17 July 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717223843/https://telugucinema.com/news/dulquer-salmaan-to-release-hari-hara-veera-mallu-in-kerala |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[Tamil Nadu]] distribution rights of the film were acquired by Shakthi Film Factory.{{citation needed|date=October 2025}} The North India distribution rights of the film acquired by [[AA Films]].
 
===Home media===
The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]] and was released on 20 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu to Release on This OTT Platform in 2025: Deets Inside |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-to-release-on-this-ott-platform-in-2025-deets-inside-973330 |date=22 May 2025 |website=The Hans India |access-date=3 July 2025 |archive-date=23 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250523105305/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-to-release-on-this-ott-platform-in-2025-deets-inside-973330 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=21 August 2025 |title=Pawan Kalyan Fans Unhappy With 'Three Endings' of Hari Hara Veera Mallu |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/pawan-kalyan-fans-unhappy-with-three-endings-of-hari-hara-veera-mallu-1898788 |access-date=21 August 2025 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref> However, this version was trimmed by 10 minutes and featured a new ending, which drew criticism from viewers as it had been altered for the third time since the theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-streams-on-ott-with-tweaked-ending-fans-frustrated-by-3-different-climaxes-101755680366464.html|title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu streams on OTT with tweaked ending; fans frustrated by 3 different climaxes|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=20 August 2025|archive-date=20 August 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250820105418/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/pawan-kalyans-hari-hara-veera-mallu-streams-on-ott-with-tweaked-ending-fans-frustrated-by-3-different-climaxes-101755680366464.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
==Reception==
 
Jaya Dwivedie from ''[[India TV]]'' gave the film 3 stars out of 5, praising the action sequences and feeling that Pawan Kalyan's performance was the film's strongest aspect and M. M. Keeravani's music was the soul, but felt that Bobby Deol's Aurangzeb was a stereotypical villain and the VFX, while impressive in most scenes, was weak at times, affecting the immersion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/hari-hara-veera-mallu-part-1-movie-review-pawan-kalyan-bobby-deol-s-film-mixes-history-with-action-1063|title=Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu review: Powerful ideals, flawed execution|website=[[India TV]]|date=24 July 2025|access-date=24 July 2025|archive-date=24 July 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724145439/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/hari-hara-veera-mallu-part-1-movie-review-pawan-kalyan-bobby-deol-s-film-mixes-history-with-action-1063|url-status=live}}</ref> Sangeetha Devi Dundoo from ''[[The Hindu]]'' praised the action sequences and music, but criticised the VFX and writing, remarking that a second part would need far sharper writing and more assured filmmaking.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Dundoo|first1=Sangeetha Devi|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hari-hara-veera-mallu-part-1-movie-review-this-ambitious-misfire-solely-relies-on-pawan-kalyans-star-power/article69846099.ece|title='Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1' movie review: This ambitious misfire relies heavily on Pawan Kalyan's star power|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=24 July 2025|access-date=24 July 2025|archive-date=24 July 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724105747/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/hari-hara-veera-mallu-part-1-movie-review-this-ambitious-misfire-solely-relies-on-pawan-kalyans-star-power/article69846099.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
Neeshita Nyayapati from ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, feeling that while the film had potential to be a fun story about a street smart outlaw, the VFX and writing were a massive letdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-movie-review-pawan-kalyans-film-is-no-chhaava-just-one-elevation-scene-after-another-101753338608172.html|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu movie review: Pawan Kalyan's film is no Chhaava, just one elevation scene after another|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=24 July 2025 |access-date=24 July 2025|archive-date=24 July 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724173717/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/hari-hara-veera-mallu-movie-review-pawan-kalyans-film-is-no-chhaava-just-one-elevation-scene-after-another-101753338608172.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Similarly, Paul Nicodemus from ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, and was critical of the VFX and storytelling, while praising the background score, production design and costumes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/hari-hara-veera-mallu/movie-review/122876583.cms|title=Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 - Sword vs Spirit Movie Review: Pawan Kalyan steals the spotlight in a patchy period drama|website=[[Times of India]]|access-date=24 July 2025|archive-date=24 July 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724092121/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/hari-hara-veera-mallu/movie-review/122876583.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
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Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Produced by
Written by
  • A. M. Jyothi Krishna
  • Krish Jagarlamudi
Dialogues by
Starring
Music byM. M. Keeravani
Cinematography
Edited byPraveen K. L.
Production
company
Distributed bysee below
Release date
  • 24 July 2025 (2025-07-24)
Running time
161 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Budget₹250–300 crore[3][4]
Box office₹113.85 crore[5]

Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language historical action-adventure film written and directed by A. M. Jyothi Krishna alongside Krish Jagarlamudi[6] The film stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, alongside Nidhhi Agerwal and Bobby Deol in prominent roles. Sathyaraj, Easwari Rao, Sunil, Nassar, Subbaraju, Ayyappa P. Sharma, Kabir Duhan Singh, Raghu Babu, Nihar Kapoor and others feature in supporting roles. It is set in the 17th century Mughal Empire and follows Veera Mallu, a celebrated warrior who is given the mission to recover the Koh-i-Noor to rescue a city from Mughal soldiers.

The film was officially announced in January 2020 with principal photography commencing in September 2020. The film, predominantly shot in Hyderabad,[7] experienced several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Kalyan's political commitments, concluding only in May 2025. Initial portions of the film were directed by Jagarlamudi, while the latter portions were helmed by Krishna under the former’s supervision. The dialogues were written by Sai Madhav Burra and the music was composed by M. M. Keeravani.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu was released on 24 July 2025 in standard and EPIQ formats,[8][9] and opened to negative reviews.[10][11] While the action sequences and performances were praised, the visual effects and tonal inconsistencies received widespread criticism.[12][13] The film became a box office disaster of 2025.[14]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story of Hari Hara Veera Mallu is set in 17th-century Mughal India, a period of immense political upheaval and power struggles. The film centers on the titular character, Hari Hara Veera Mallu (played by Pawan Kalyan), a legendary heroic warrior with a knack for robbing from the rich to help the poor—a true Robin Hood figure.

Veera Mallu's path crosses with a formidable gang leader known as Dora. Initially, their relationship is one of rivals, but they eventually form an unlikely alliance to steal a priceless collection of diamonds.

Meanwhile, the Mughal Empire is in a state of chaos. The ruthless prince Aurangzeb will stop at nothing to secure the throne. He orchestrates the murder of his own brother to eliminate a rival for power and publicly executes three other key figures by beheading them, sending a clear message of his tyrannical authority.

Back in his own world, Veera Mallu falls in love with Panchami, a beautiful and cunning woman. However, their romance is short-lived. After successfully acquiring the diamonds, Panchami betrays Veera Mallu, steals the gems, and leaves him for dead.

Veera Mallu is captured and brought before Qutb Shah, the Sultan of Golconda. Shah, recognising Veera Mallu's immense skills, offers him a chance at redemption: retrieve the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond from the clutches of the tyrannical Aurangzeb.

Veera Mallu embarks on this dangerous mission with a small group of allies. As they journey toward Aurangzeb's court, one of his companions reveals a crucial piece of information to the rest of the group: Veera Mallu's true intention is not just to steal the diamond, but to confront and defeat Aurangzeb himself, fulfilling a much larger destiny. The film builds to a dramatic climax where Veera Mallu and Aurangzeb engage in a brutal, final confrontation, just as a powerful tornado descends upon them. The battle concludes with Veera Mallu hanging on tight to Aurangzeb as they are both caught in the storm hinting at a violent confrontation.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Development[edit | edit source]

In September 2019, producer A. M. Rathnam approached Pawan Kalyan, who semi-retired from films to pursue a career in politics, to star in a film directed by Krish Jagarlamudi.[15] Later in November, Jagarlamudi narrated Kalyan the script of a period film in which he would play a thief.[16] Kalyan accepted the film in principle and underwent a look test in January 2020.[17] The film was launched in the same month in Hyderabad at Rathnam's office. It was tentatively titled PSPK 27, intended to be Kalyan's 27th film as a lead actor.[18]

In September 2020, Jagarlamudi officially confirmed through his Twitter account that a period film has been in production, marking the first collaboration between Jagarlamudi and Kalyan.[19] The film is set in 17th century with the backdrop of Mughals and Qutb Shahis. Several titles including Virupaksha, Hara Hara Mahadeva and Hari Hara Veeramallu were considered.[20] In March 2021, the film's title is confirmed as Hari Hara Veera Mallu.[21]

Initially marketed as a single film, in May 2024, the production house announced that the film would be released in two parts, with the first part titled as Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1.[22] The remaining portions of the film and post-production were handled by A. M. Rathnam's son, A. M. Jyothi Krishna, due to the highly delayed production owing to the pandemic, Kalyan's political commitments, and Krish's directorial commitments.[23]

The film is produced under Rathnam's production banner Mega Surya Production. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by M. M. Keeravani. Gnana Shekar V. S. is signed as the cinematographer.[24] Sai Madhav Burra is signed to write the film's dialogues.[25] Ben Lock, who has supervised the graphic work in films like Aquaman, Warcraft, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is in charge of the VFX of this film.[26][21]

Casting[edit | edit source]

The film was set to mark the Telugu debut of Hindi film actor Arjun Rampal, who was supposed to play the role of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.[20] However, he was replaced by Bobby Deol as Rampal dropped out of the film due to other commitments and production delays owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.[27] Deol joined the production in December 2022.[28]

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal is cast in the role of Panchami, opposite Kalyan.[29] In March 2021, Jacqueline Fernandez was signed to play a crucial role in the film.[30] However, she opted out of the project due to scheduling conflicts and she was replaced by Nargis Fakhri in December 2021. Fakhri plays the Mughal empress Roshanara, Aurangzeb's sister.[31][32]

Filming[edit | edit source]

Historical monuments such as Charminar (left) and Red Fort (right) have been recreated for the film

In September 2020, Jagarlamudi completed a 15-day shooting schedule with Kalyan before it was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[33] The shooting resumed in January 2021 in Hyderabad.[34] Rampal joined the production in February 2021.[6] The production set up sets that mirrored the historical monuments of Charminar, Red Fort, and Machilipatnam Port for the film.[21] The shoot was suspended again in April 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[35]

Shooting of the film experienced delays due to Kalyan's other film commitments, namely, Bheemla Nayak.[36] In December 2021, art director Rajeevan was replaced by Anand Sai, who began working on the film's sets.[37] A new schedule where a major part of the film would be shot, was expected to begin in January 2022, but was delayed.[38] Filming resumed in April 2022 with Kalyan joining the production.[39] Nearly 60 per cent of the shoot was completed by September 2022.[40]

Filming resumed in the last week of October 2022.[41] A large set was erected at Ramoji Film City for this purpose, with a crew of over 900 people.[42] However the shooting was subsequently delayed due to Kalyan's political commitments and 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.[43][44]

Following his success campaign in 2024 election, Kalyan resumed filming in September 2024 in a set built in Vijayawada.[45] The last schedule of the shoot was commenced on 30 November 2024 in Vijayawada.[46] In April 2025, reports indicated that key scenes for Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 2 were filmed during an outdoor schedule in Mumbai.[47] Although official confirmation was pending, social media posts from costume designers suggested the completion of this schedule.[48] This led to speculation regarding the release timeline of Part 1, which is reportedly in its final post-production stages including dubbing and VFX work.[49] The entire filming was wrapped up by May 2025, almost 5 years later.[50]

Post production[edit | edit source]

On 29 May 2025, Kalyan wrapped up the entire dubbing of his part in four hours.[51] Ben Lock served as the visual effects supervisor of the film.[52]

Music[edit | edit source]

Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1
Soundtrack album by
Released2024–2025
Recorded2025
StudioAnnapurna Studios
GenreSoundtrack
Length24:30
LabelTips

The music of the film was composed by M. M. Keeravani in his fifth collaboration with Krish Jagarlamudi after Vedam (2010), NTR: Kathanayakudu (2019), NTR: Mahanayakudu (2019), and Konda Polam (2021); first collaboration with Pawan Kalyan.[53] The audio rights of the film were purchased by Tips.[54]

The first single titled "Maata Vinaali" was released on 17 January 2025.[55] The second single titled "Kollagottinadhiro" was released on 24 February 2025.[56] The third single titled "Asura Hananam" was released on 21 May 2025.[57] The fourth single titled "Taara Taara" was released on 28 May 2025.[58]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Maata Vinaali"Penchal DasPawan Kalyan, Hymath Mohammed, Lokeshwar Edara, Maman Kumar2:30
2."Kollagottinadhiro"ChandraboseRahul Sipligunj, Mangli, Ramya Behara, Yamini Ghantasala4:29
3."Asura Hananam"Rambabu GosalaAiraa Udupi, Kaala Bhairava, Sai Charan Bhaskaruni, Lokeshwar Edara, Hymath Mohammed4:06
4."Taara Taara"Sri Harsha EmaniLipsika Bhashyam, Aditya Iyengar3:57
5."Evaradi Evaradi"Ramajogayya SastrySai Charan Bhaskaruni, Hymath Mohammed, Lokeshwar Edara, P V N S Rohit1:35
6."Puli, Meka - Game"ChandraboseHarika Narayan2:58
7."Salasala Marige"Chaitanya PrasadSai Charan Bhaskaruni, Lokeshwar Edara, Hymath Mohammed, P V N S Rohit, Lipsika Bhashyam, Harini Ivaturi, Nayana Nair, Harika Narayan, Gomathi Iyer4:55
Total length:24:30

Marketing[edit | edit source]

The first-look poster of Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 was unveiled on 10 April 2022 to coincide with the celebration of Rama Navami, showcasing Pawan Kalyan in a fierce warrior avatar and generating considerable buzz on social media.[59]

On 2 May 2024, a teaser titled Sword vs Spirit was released, highlighting the grand scale, period production design, and a powerful score composed by M. M. Keeravani.[60] In May 2025, the makers confirmed the film's theatrical release date as 12 June 2025.[61] In June 2025, it was reported that Pawan Kalyan had returned ₹11 crore of his remuneration to support the film's completion and would lead promotional activities in person.[citation needed] The film's trailer was released on 3 July 2025,[62] the film's trailer features voice overs by Arjun Das in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.[citation needed]

Release[edit | edit source]

Theatrical[edit | edit source]

Hari Hara Veera Mallu was initially slated for worldwide release on 14 January 2022 coinciding with Sankranti.[63][64] However, in September 2021, the release date was pushed to 29 April 2022.[7] It was again postponed due to delays by the pandemic and Kalyan's political commitments.[65] It was further delayed again as Kalyan remained unavailable due to his political commitments.[66] The film was later scheduled for release on 28 March 2025 but was postponed as many portions of the shoot were incomplete.[67][68]

The film was scheduled to release on 9 May 2025, but was postponed again. It was later scheduled to release on 12 June 2025. The production team issued another update, clarifying that some post-production work regarding the visual effects and color grading was still pending, resulting in another postponement.[69][70] Finally, after multiple delays the film was released worldwide on 24 July 2025 in standard and EPIQ formats. It was released in original Telugu alongside dubbed versions of Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.[71]

After the film received criticism upon release for the VFX, it was updated with an edited version removing multiple scenes including 10–15 minutes of footage from the climax.[72]

Distribution[edit | edit source]

The film's distribution rights in Nizam and Kerala were acquired by Mythri Movie Makers and Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films respectively.[73] The Tamil Nadu distribution rights of the film were acquired by Shakthi Film Factory.[citation needed] The North India distribution rights of the film acquired by AA Films.

Home media[edit | edit source]

The post-theatrical streaming rights of the film were acquired by Amazon Prime Video and was released on 20 August 2025.[74][75] However, this version was trimmed by 10 minutes and featured a new ending, which drew criticism from viewers as it had been altered for the third time since the theatrical release.[76]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Jaya Dwivedie from India TV gave the film 3 stars out of 5, praising the action sequences and feeling that Pawan Kalyan's performance was the film's strongest aspect and M. M. Keeravani's music was the soul, but felt that Bobby Deol's Aurangzeb was a stereotypical villain and the VFX, while impressive in most scenes, was weak at times, affecting the immersion.[77] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo from The Hindu praised the action sequences and music, but criticised the VFX and writing, remarking that a second part would need far sharper writing and more assured filmmaking.[78]

Neeshita Nyayapati from Hindustan Times gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, feeling that while the film had potential to be a fun story about a street smart outlaw, the VFX and writing were a massive letdown.[79] Similarly, Paul Nicodemus from The Times of India gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5, and was critical of the VFX and storytelling, while praising the background score, production design and costumes.[80]

Notes[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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  14. "ప‌వ‌న్ క‌ళ్యాణ్ 'హ‌రిహ‌ర వీర‌మ‌ల్లు'కి రూ.100 కోట్ల న‌ష్టం.?". Namasthe Telangana (in తెలుగు). 11 August 2025. Archived from the original on 13 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025. ....ఇప్ప‌టివరకు వ‌చ్చిన క‌లెక్ష‌న్లు రూ.106 కోట్లు [...so far the collections are ₹106 crore]
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