An action-adventure film directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, was released in theaters on 24 July and is now streaming on Prime Video from 20 August.
Overview
Hari Hara Veera Mallu is a Telugu-language film that is set in 17th-century Mughal India, where Veera Mallu (Pawan Kalyan), a Robin Hood-like outlaw, takes from the rich to help the poor.
After teaming up with gang leader Dora to steal precious diamonds, he is betrayed by his love, Panchami (Nidhhi Agerwal), and left for dead. Captured and brought before Sultan Qutb Shah (Dalip Tahil), he is given a chance at redemption to retrieve the legendary Koh-i-Noor from Aurangzeb, the ruthless prince who murdered his brother to seize power.
With a small group of allies, Veera Mallu embarks on the mission, but his true goal is revealed: to confront and defeat Aurangzeb. The story builds to a dramatic showdown between the two as a fierce storm engulfs them, symbolizing their violent destiny.
Some Main Characters:
- Pawan Kalyan as Hari Hara Veera Mallu
- Bobby Deol as Aurangzeb
- Nidhhi Agerwal as Panchami
Expectations and Results
Hari Hara Veera Mallu was released with great expectations, being Pawan Kalyan’s first public appearance following his appointment as Andhra Pradesh’s deputy chief minister. The movie was promoted on a national level with tours all over India.
But in spite of the excitement, the high-profile show was criticized for having a poor story and erratic visual effects. The movie made ₹113.85 crore globally and ₹84.3 crore net in India, according to trade tracker Sacnilk. The figures fell beyond the makers’ expectations, especially in light of the high production costs and numerous delays.
Audience Review
The audience was very excited to see Pawan Kalyan as Hari Hara Veera Mallu. The reviews are both positive and negative because of the storyline. Some viewers loved the story, but some found it boring
One of the reviews read:
- “Pawan Kalyan’s one of the best movie in his career best performance… Veera Mallu is a fictional character which connects with history of Mughal empire..first half is completely a mass entertainment…second half is quite slow because of flashbacks and character detailing…climax 🔥…must watch movie, don’t miss it.”
Overall, Hari Hara Veera Mallu is a historical spectacle that showcases the power of star-driven cinema. Although some production setbacks, viewers’ expectations in theaters are still low. This OTT release is giving one more chance to the film to taste success.
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