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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 5: Pawan Kalyan film yet to catch up to Game Changer, collects ₹77 crore
Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 5: Krish and Jyothi Krisna's historical epic film Hari Hara Veera Mallu finally released in theatres on 24 July after numerous delays in production and release dates. The film starring Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol and Nidhhi Agerwal even had paid premieres a day before the film was released. According to Sacnilk, the film saw a dip but held its own on Monday, collecting ₹77 crore net in India on five days. Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 5: Pawan Kalyan's film was in production for five long years. Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection According to the trade website, HHVM made ₹2.03 crore net on its first Monday. While the film registered a dip compared to its opening weekend, the numbers are still decent considering the weekday. This takes its total collection to ₹77.28 crore net in India, with the film having made ₹74.85 crore net in India in its first weekend. The film crossed the ₹100 mark worldwide in four days of release. HHVM had the advantage of a Wednesday premiere and a Thursday release. However, collections dipped on Friday and the weekend. Compared to that, despite also getting lukewarm reviews, Pawan's nephew Ram Charan's recent release, Game Changer, fared better. After releasing on a Friday, the film collected ₹106.15 crore net in India, bringing in ₹7.65 crore on its first Monday and ₹10 crore on a Tuesday. About Hari Hara Veera Mallu HHVM tells the story of an outlaw, Veera Mallu (Pawan), who sets out on a quest to retrieve the Koh-i-Noor from Aurangzeb (Bobby). Along the way, he meets a Devadasi called Panchami (Nidhhi). The film was supposed to be directed by Krish, but he walked out due to numerous delays. Jyothi tweaked the story from what Krish intended when he took over the project. Given the lukewarm reviews and mixed word of mouth, it remains to be seen how Pawan's first film as the Deputy CM of AP fares.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Activists demand Devadasi survey without condition of age limit
As preparations are under way for the third survey of Devadasis in Karnataka, the community members have urged the State government to conduct the door-to door survey without fixing any age limit to identify the Devadasis — now concentrated mostly in 15 northern districts. The Bengaluru-based National Law School of India University (NLSIU), which is spearheading efforts to bring a new legislation for Devadasis, has also petitioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against any age limit. While the fresh survey — a long-pending demand of the community — had been announced in the 2024-2025 Budget, the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) recently directed the government to complete the survey and come out with recommendations before this October. It is learnt that the survey is being planned to be conducted through the offices of taluk-level child development officers, where Devadasis are expected to go and provide their details. While circulars so far have been silent on the age, community members have been pointing to past surveys which were conducted similarly from offices and had kept out women below 45 years. Banned in 1982 The centuries-old practice of dedication of women to temples as Devadasis has been banned in the State since 1982 when the Karnataka Devadasis (Prohibition of Dedication) Act was enacted. Subsequently, the government conducted surveys in 1993-1994 and 2007-2008, when 22,873 and 46,660 Devadasis, respectively, were identified. However, Yamunurappa, coordinator of Vimuktha Devadasi Mahila Mathu Makkala Vedike, claimed that a similar number of Devadasis have remained outside the list owing to several issues. 'I did not even know of a survey being conducted. I have a Devadasi certificate, but I am not on the list. I do not get any pension,' 74-year-old Honnamma from Harikere in Harappanahalli of Vijayanagara district said, pointing to a lack of awareness. Being on the list becomes important for receiving rehabilitation benefits including ₹2,000 monthly pension. The demand for house-to-house survey by the team, which should include former Devadasis, has come in the light of allegations that many non-Devadasis were getting included in the current list and receiving benefits. Stigma, lack of awareness 'Earlier, stigma prevented many from coming out in the open and many were threatened by officials of possible legal trouble if they declared themselves to be Devadasis because it had been banned in 1982. Despite the ban, the tradition continued across many big temples during annual fairs in North Karnataka,' said Manjula Malige, daughter of a Devadasi and now associated with Hosapete-based Sakhi Trust. 'The biggest hindrance in the previous two surveys has been the age limit of 45 and above to qualify to register. Women in North Karnataka also migrate for livelihood. There was a lack of awareness about the survey.' According to R.V. Chandrashekar, researcher in NLSIU, the government orders in the previous surveys remained silent on the age limit, but they crept in during subsequent circulars. 'We want the survey to be comprehensive following which a one-time rehabilitation is possible.'
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Pawan Kalyan Gets Uncomfortable As Nivita Manoj Grabs His Arm, Touches Feet
Last Updated: Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, faced an awkward fan moment with actress Nivita Manoj at the success meet of his film Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Pawan Kalyan might be used to fan moments, but this one clearly caught him off guard. The actor and newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh was at the success meet of his film Hari Hara Veera Mallu in Hyderabad when things took an unexpectedly awkward turn on stage due to actress Nivita Manoj. Nivita, who had a small role in the film, was sitting in the audience when Pawan suddenly spotted her. He recognised her and, being his usual generous self, invited her on stage for a quick interaction and a picture. What followed left him visibly uncomfortable. As soon as she got on stage, Nivita bent down to touch his feet, even as Pawan gently tried to stop her. 'What's your name?" he asked politely, trying to ease the moment. She then asked him if she could hold his arm for a photo. Pawan, trying to be gracious, agreed. However, he looked quite awkward as she clung to his arm and even leaned her head toward his shoulder. At one point, she almost sat in his chair out of excitement before quickly moving away. The clip of the fan moment is now going viral. Check it out: Trying to keep the mood light, Pawan praised her performance in the film and invited her to sit on stage with the rest of the cast and crew. He even joked about a scene from the movie where her character gets pulled by the hair. 'Didn't that hurt?" he asked with a smile. He also introduced her to lead actress Nidhhi Agerwal with a quick quip about her role. In Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Nivita plays a pregnant woman who is caught in a violent scuffle and rescued by Pawan's character. The film, a historical action drama, follows Veera Mallu, an outlaw on a mission from Golconda to Delhi to retrieve the Koh-i-Noor. Bobby Deol stars as Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, while Nidhhi Agerwal plays Panchami, a Devadasi. The period action-adventure film is directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna from a screenplay by Jagarlamudi and Sai Madhav Burra. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pawan Kalyan looks awkward as fan girl, actor Nivita Manoj touches his feet, holds arm to click pics. Watch
Actor and Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, attended the success meet of his recent film, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, in Hyderabad. There, his fan girl and actor Nivita Manoj, who played a small role in the film, requested a picture with him. The actor obliged but looked awkward as she touched his feet and held his arm. (Also Read: Pawan Kalyan reacts to boycott calls for Hari Hara Veera Mallu; asks fans to 'hit back' at trolls if they have 'guts') At the success meet of Hari Hara Veera Mallu, actor Nivita Manoj touched Pawan Kalyan's feet. Pawan Kalyan awkward as fan girl touches feet Pawan was giving a speech on stage when he randomly noticed Nivita sitting in the crowd. He recognised her as someone who acted in the film and obliged when she asked him for a picture. As soon as she went on stage, Nivita bent down and touched Pawan's feet even as he tried to stop her. He asked her for her name before posing for pictures, and she asked him if she could hold his arm. Pawan looked awkward as she held his arm close to her and tried to put her head on his shoulder after a while. Nivita jumped in excitement and almost sat down in his seat before moving to hers. Pawan praised Nivita's performance in the film, asking her to sit on stage with them because she's a part of the team, too. He also jokingly asked her if it hurt when a villain pulled her hair roughly in a key scene from the film. He also jokingly introduced Nivita to Nidhhi Agerwal, telling her she acted in the film. In HHVM, Nivita played a pregnant woman who is caught in a scuffle and saved by Pawan's character, Veera Mallu. About HHVM HHVM is a historic epic that tells the story of an outlaw named Veera Mallu and the treacherous journey he takes from Golconda to Delhi for the Koh-i-Noor. Bobby Deol plays Aurangzeb, who rules over the country from the Red Fort with an iron fist, while Niddhi plays a Devadasi named Panchami, whom he meets along the way.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Devadasis in Karnataka seek inclusive re-survey
BENGALURU: Devadasi women and children from 15 Karnataka districts have come together to form a forum and have demanded the immediate implementation of the Karnataka Devadasi (Prevention, Prohibition, Relief and Rehabilitation) 2018 Bill and called for a re-survey of all Devadasi women without an age limit. The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission, in a directive dated June 23, instructed the Chief Secretary to complete a statewide survey of all Devadasi women and submit a report by October 24. In response, the Department of Women and Child Development is preparing for a survey. However, the department's proposal to include only women aged 45 and above has drawn strong criticism. Former minister H Anjaneya, highlighting the problems in the past surveys in 1982 and 1993-94, said, 'The surveys did not capture the full scale of Devadasi women and their children, as many Devadasi women fear coming forward due to the fear of punishments, leading to their exclusion from support schemes.' In light of past surveys that failed to capture all Devadasi women due to age-based limitations and other factors, the community has demanded that the upcoming re-survey be more comprehensive. Yamanurappa, a member of the forum, said, 'We want the government to drop the proposed age limit of 45 for its upcoming re-survey.' He further stated that the government should conduct door-to-door surveys instead of relying on in-office enumeration.
