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Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu fetches career-best deal for superstar
Hari Hara Veeram Mallu, the upcoming Telugu film starring actor-politician Pawan Kalyan, has faced a series of challenges since it was announced almost three years ago. However, the problems doesn't seem to have affected the film's hype in any way as the theatrical rights of the movie have fetched record prices for its producers. Hari Hara Veera Mallu The actor's political commitments had left the makers in doldrums the past few years, and the movie itself had undergone several changes over the years - including that of the director. Initially, it was helmed by Krish. But after the movie was delayed several times, he walked out of the project and its producer AM Rathnam roped in his son and filmmaker Jyothi Krishna, to complete the film. A fan of Pawan Kalyan? Stream his films, Bheemla Nayak and Sardaar Gabbar Singh, on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veeram Mallu fetches record prices Hari Hara Veeram Mallu is now set for release on July 24. Since the makers unveiled its theatrical trailer, things have been back on track and the film's pre-release business is sort of a testament to that. A source close to the production team of the film tell us that its theatrical rights in Telugu States has been sold at ₹150 crore. This makes it the highest price for a Pawan Kalyan film till date. Though an official confirmation is awaited, we hear that Hari Hara Veera Mallu needs to cross ₹150 crore net at the box office to break even for the producers. A chunk of this revenue has already been recovered with the team selling its OTT rights to Amazon Prime Video, as reported by OTTplay earlier. All eyes on Pawan Kalyan for ticket hikes in Andhra Pawan Kalyan is also the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh and people from the industry are looking at him to hike ticket prices ahead of the big releases this July. A massive pre-release event is being planned for the film in the coming days, and some of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema will grace the event. Niddhi Agerwal plays the female lead in this film, which has Bobby Deol in the role of Aurangzeb.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao to be seen for one last time in Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu
On Sunday, the Telugu film industry woke up to the sad news of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passing away at the age of 83. The legendary actor had been suffering from age-related issues for the last three years and passed away at his Hyderabad residence on July 13, 2025. Kota's death has come as a shock to many, and stars like Chiranjeevi and Brahmanandam have paid rich tributes to the actor. Kota featured in over 750 films and had stopped acting in recent years. However, he made an exception for superstar Pawan Kalyan and appeared in his upcoming film, Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Kota Srinivasa Rao to be last seen in Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu A fan of Pawan Kalyan? Stream his films, Bheemla Nayak and Sardaar Gabbar Singh, on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium Kota okayed Hari Hara Veera Mallu only for Pawan Kalyan In one of his last interviews given to a YouTube channel, Kota revealed that he shot for two days for the period drama and was thrilled to share screen space with the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan. Kota added that the makers wanted him for a special role and approached him despite knowing he was unwell. As it was for Pawan Kalyan, Kota said yes and shot for the film alongside the star hero. Kota entertained the Telugu audience for decades together and will be seen one last time in Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which is set to hit screens on July 31, 2025. Jothi Krishna directed the film, which will be released in two parts, and it is not known in which part Kota will appear for the final time. MM Keeravani composed music for this film, which has Niddhi Agerwal as the female lead. Meanwhile, Kota's funeral will be held later on Sunday in Hyderabad with state honours, as per reports. The entire Telugu film industry is mourning his loss, and the likes of Brahmanandam and Babu Mohan, his close aides and fellow star comedians, broke down while speaking to the press after visiting Kota one last time during his final rites.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Show Time' movie review: Naveen Chandra's crime thriller flatters to deceive
Naveen Chandra, who has had a handful of theatrical releases this year, has been steadily winning over audiences across OTT platforms with a stream of consistent, assured performances. His latest Telugu film, Show Time, perfectly aligns with his forte: a crime thriller with a minimalistic setup, banking on a supposedly offbeat concept. The core premise of the film seems to be an offshoot of Ayyappanum Koshiyum (the inspiration behind Pawan Kalyan's Telugu film Bheemla Nayak). It centres on an ego-driven, crooked cop named Lakshmi Kanth (Raja Ravindra) and a hot-blooded common man, Surya (Naveen Chandra), who refuses to yield. However, their confrontation largely takes place within the confines of a crime scene. Showtime (Telugu) Director: Madhan Dakshinamurthy Cast: Naveen Chandra, Kamakshi Bhaskarla, VK Naresh, Raja Ravindra Run time: 108 minutes Story: When a woman unknowingly commits a crime, her husband tries to take charge of the situation Both men have an ugly face-off when Lakshmi Kanth desperately instigates Surya, his family, and neighbours, rebuking them for creating a nuisance at night. Just when the tense atmosphere seems to settle, Surya's wife, Shanti (Kamakshi Bhaskarla), finds herself trapped in a crime. As Surya attempts to resolve the crisis with the help of a lawyer, the cop tries to prove he's in charge. Though Show Time has a suitable idea for a film made on a shoestring budget with a compact crew, its execution is amateurish at best. While the story's plot points have scope to generate tension, the storytelling lacks momentum, and the screenplay meanders. Trivial stretches drift away from the basic idea of the narrative and test the viewer's patience. Despite its clear intentions, simple scenes are stretched beyond necessity, perhaps to reach a two-hour runtime. For instance, the film opens with a lengthy antakshari sequence, seemingly just to suggest the residents are having a boisterous time. Similarly, the scene where Surya oversees food arrangements for his in-laws, who are to arrive later, goes on and on. The lengthy phone call to offer a peek into the victim's 'beloved' family is exaggerated. The pacing and editing are oddly lax, save the music which tries to create some urgency in the backdrop. The scenes are half-baked; one can sense the actors' efforts to lift the material beyond the blandness, but they are helpless after a point. The dialogues, often in poor taste, aren't sharp enough to ensure engaging sequences; the characters either ramble or take too many pauses. The writing lacks punch, and the staging remains too dull and basic to generate interest. While the pre-interval segments painstakingly try to delay the inevitable, the second hour is more 'happening' with the arrival of new characters. When Surya seeks help from a lawyer Varadarajulu (Naresh), the rather vain attempt to glorify the latter's so-called colourful lifestyle does not land well. And, it is hard to gauge why would a criminal lawyer be so troubled with the sight of a dead body. Amid all the chaos in the proceedings, it is evident that the conviction to sell the deceit wholeheartedly is amiss. The film only comes into its own in the last 20 minutes or so, where a clever twist turns the situation on its head and the clash of egos ensures a series of entertaining verbal exchanges. Only Naveen Chandra and Kamakshi Bhaskarla manage to rise above the mediocrity around them with measured, believable performances. The generally reliable Naresh goes overboard with an inconsistent character. Raja Ravindra, Gemini Suresh and Manik Reddy deliver mechanical, laidback performances. Shekar Chandra's music offers nothing beyond the obvious. It feels like director Madhan Dakshinamurthy trusted his premise too blindly to make the film work; there is no other standout factor in the craft to elevate the viewing experience. Even with its 108-minute duration, Show Time is tiresome and has too many loose ends. (The film is running in theatres)
