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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Makers of Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu rewrote Bobby Deol's Aurangzeb after Animal
Telugu star and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM, Pawan Kalyan, has finally locked the release date of his much-delayed Telugu film, Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Slated to hit the screens on July 24, 2025, the period drama also features Bollywood actor Bobby Deol in a key role. The Animal actor plays Aurangzeb, the main villain of the big-budget action drama. Bobby Deol and Pawan Kalyan in the film A fan of Pawan Kalyan? Stream his films, Gopala Gopala and Panjaa, on OTTplay Premium Hari Hara Veera Mallu was initially directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. But as the film kept getting delayed, Krish opted out of the project, and producer AM Rathnam's son, Jyothi Krishna, stepped in to helm the remaining portions. After he took over the project, the first thing Jyothi did was scrap Bobby Deol's character. A source close to the unit says that after witnessing Bobby Deol's mind-blowing performance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, his role was rewritten, and a lot more scenes were added. The director says that Bobby's Aurangzeb character now has a backstory, and his look, scenes with Pawan Kalyan and action episodes were rewritten and re-shot by the makers. Director Jyothi also adds that Bobby was very happy and excited to shoot his new scenes and has 'killed it' in the film. The Bollywood star made his Telugu debut with Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj, which also was a huge hit at the box office. Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu to release in two parts Hari Hara Veera Mallu is about a freedom fighter named Veera Mallu, played by Pawan Kalyan, who fought for the country during the reign of Aurangzeb and was one of the first Telugu freedom fighters. Nidhi Agerwal plays the female lead in this film, which will be released in two parts, the first one arriving on July 24, 2025. Till date, Hari Hara Veera Mallu has been postponed thrice. RRR fame MM Keeravani has composed the music for Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kollangudi Karuppayi passes away at 99: All you need to know about the veteran folk artist and actress as Kollywood mourns
Renowned folk singer and actress Kollangudi Karuppayi passed away at the age of 99. According to Cinema Vikatan, the veteran actress was ill over the years, and she passed away due to age reasons. Hailing from Kollangudi village on the Madurai, Thoondi road, Karuppayi rose to fame with her appearance in the 1985 Tamil film 'Aan Paavam,' directed by Pandiarajan . In the film, she portrayed the role of a grandmother, and her performance with her powerful folk singing, won the hearts of the audience in Tamil Nadu. Her rustic voice and traditional folk songs became popular beyond the silver screen. Folk singer turned actress with a lasting impact After her debut, Karuppayi acted in several notable films including 'Kaabbadi Kabbadi,' 'Gopala Gopala,' and others. Her on-screen appearance brought rural authenticity to mainstream cinema. In 1993, the then Chief Minister Jayalalithaa honored her with the Kalamamani Award in recognition of her contribution to art. Reflecting on her career, Karuppayi once said, 'Aan Paavam was my first film, and I acted in many after that—but those who cheated me outnumbered those who paid me. They'd give me ₹1000 and say they'd send the rest. I'd wait, but nothing would come. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo The only thing I got from the cinema was being sent home with a shaved head.' An unbreakable bond with Pandiarajan Karuppayi often credited actor-director Pandiarajan as a son figure in her life. "I had no children of my own, but Pandiarajan is my son in every way," she once said in an interview. She also revealed that whenever she visited Chennai, Pandiarajan made it a point to visit her, reinforcing their lasting bond that went beyond cinema. Later life and respect for Vishal Karuppayi faced many struggles in the film industry, including being denied membership in the Nadigar Sangam (South Indian Artistes Association). It was only after actor Vishal became its president that she was granted a membership card and monthly financial support. 'Today, I eat because of the money my grandson Vishal gives me,' she shared emotionally in a 2018 Vikatan interview. 'I want to attend Vishal's wedding. Until then, I pray to live.'
