🔱🔥 “Pawan Kalyan’s Epic Comeback or Epic Flop? Hari Hara Veera Mallu Sparks 🔥 Debate!”
- MediaFx

- Jul 24
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Power Star Pawan Kalyan makes a grand return with "Hari Hara Veera Mallu," a high‑budget Telugu epic packed with glamorous action, Marxist‑style heroics, and promise—but mixed reviews, poor VFX, and a weak second half have viewers split. Box office opening strong, but critics say it’s style over substance. 🎬⚖️

⚡ What's the Story?
Plot: Set in the 17th century, outlaw Veera Mallu (Pawan) steals jewels from the Mughals to redistribute to the poor, echoing a Robin Hood/left‑wing vibe with soul!
Cast & Crew: Directed by Krish & Jyothi Krishna, soundtrack by Oscar‑winner MM Keeravani. Star cast includes Bobby Deol as Aurangzeb, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi. 📽️
🎭 Performances & Visuals
Pawan Kalyan shines with his magnetic presence and fits the heroic mold – fans say he carries the film on his shoulders!
But the attack of the weak VFX hits hard—critics call them “sub‑standard” and “outdated,” pulling viewers out of the experience.
First half engaging with catchy action and score, but the second half collapses, lost in messy narrative and sloppy visuals.
💬 Audience & Critic Verdicts
"Just one elevation scene after another… where Pawan ends and deputy CM begins."
Some call it an “epic blunder.” "#HariHaraVeeraMalluReview – 2/5 Routine Screenplay, Outdated VFX…"
Many call it "technically substandard" – “worst VFX post‑Baahubali.”
Rated 3/5—“Pawan shines, but storytelling and VFX needed work.”
Social Media Buzz:
“First half tries… Pawan holds it together… but second half is complete chaos.”“Done with my show, painful 2nd half… VFX worst to core… 1.75/5.”
Net verdict: 🔥 Strong elements, ❤️ Pawan’s aura, but ❄️ weak plot and tech.
📈 Box Office & Figures
Advance booking: ₹30 crore India + ₹16 crore overseas before release.
Expected Day 1 India: ₹30 crore nett, with 80% from Telugu states.
Actual data: Day 1 net ~₹12 crore; ~63% Telugu occupancy.
Moneycontrol: ₹4.67 crore net day one.
US premiere: Crossed $600K (~₹5 cr) in early shows.
🌍 Context & Industry Buzz
₹250 crore budget, sequel already in production.
Pawan is juggling acting with politics, sparking debate about his focus.
🤔 MediaFx POV (People’s Lens)
From the perspective of the working class and dharma, the film’s core message—redistributing wealth and fighting Mughal greed—resonates with us. 💪 But why spend ₹250 cr of public-backed resources on flashy VFX when basic storytelling and emotional connection fail? 🎭
Our folks deserve a hero who fights for equality—not one who glitters but forgets soul. We need films that uplift real labor, real struggle, not hiding weak scripts behind big budgets. 🎓 Let cinema serve us, not just entertain us.
❤️ What's Next?
Encourage comments! Tell us👇
Did Pawan win your heart?
Did VFX ruin it?
Or did the message still hit home?













































