Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Collection Day 5: Pawan Kalyan film inches close to ₹100 crore

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Pawan Kalyan's historical action drama, Hari Hara Veera Mallu - Part 1 Sword vs Spirit, ended its debut weekend on a solid high, drawing large crowds from day one. However, the film's box office collections saw a drop as it stepped into the weekdays.
As per industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned ₹ 2.25 crore on its fifth day. On Monday, July 28, 2025, the Telugu-language film recorded an overall occupancy rate of 15.68%.
So far, the Pawan Kalyan-led movie has amassed ₹ 77.50 crore in total earnings.
Globally, the film surpassed the ₹ 100 crore milestone within just four days of release. According to the latest figures, the film has now collected ₹ 102.20 crore worldwide.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu - Part 1 Sword vs Spirit is a two-part film. Directed by Krish, with Jyothi Krisna taking over the project after he walked out of it, the film is backed by AM Rathnam.
The film is the first installment of a two-part saga. Initially helmed by director Krish, the project later came under the direction of Jyothi Krisna. It is produced by AM Rathnam.
Besides Pawan Kalyan in the lead, the film also stars Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal and Sathyaraj.
Alongside Pawan Kalyan, the cast includes Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Sathyaraj in key roles.
Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the film follows the story of the celebrated warrior, outlaw Veera Mallu, who goes on a mission to recover the Koh-i-Noor diamond from Aurangzeb to rescue a city from Mughal soldiers.
Set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the story chronicles the adventures of legendary rebel Veera Mallu as he sets out to retrieve the Koh-i-Noor diamond from Emperor Aurangzeb in a bid to save a city under siege.
The film received criticism over its VFX and storyline.
The film faced backlash from audiences and critics alike for its underwhelming visual effects and narrative flaws.
A new version of the film with tweaked scenes was silently released in theatres after many slammed the makers for poor VFX. Additionally, a huge part towards the end of the film was also removed.
Following heavy criticism, the makers quietly re-released an updated version of the film with altered scenes. A significant portion of the climax was also edited out in this revised cut.
Noticing the change, many in the audience appreciated the move and called it a much better version now with the changes.
Viewers who noticed the changes praised the makers for the improvement, calling the reworked version a much more refined and enjoyable experience.