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11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pawan Kalyan Had 'Fears' Hari Hara Veer Mallu Might Be Shelved: 'Burden Of Finance...'
Last Updated: Pawan Kalyan says how 'relieved' he feels - almost like a weight has been taken off my chest - now that Hari Hara Veera Mallu is finally seeing the light of day. After facing multiple delays, Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veer Mallu that went on floors in September 2020 is finally releasing in theatres today. What further clouded its release was producer AM Rathnam's previous dues worth three crores. A formal complaint was lodged against him with the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce, citing pending dues related to his previous films like Oxygen, Bangaram and Muddula Koduku. The Chamber then requested Hari Hara Veer Mallu distributors to help facilitate the recovery of dues before the film's release in the Nizam region. Now, speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, Kalyan shares an update on the matter and says, 'All dues have been cleared. Financial woes and other logistical issues will be there [when it comes to any big film] but everything has been resolved. More than the finances, it was about technical aspect such as special effects that took a toll on all of us. We announced the release of the film but then we again got delayed by a month-and-a-half." And now that the film is finally seeing the light of the day, the Deputy CM of AP heaves a sign of relief. He admits, 'It took five years for the film to finish. It gives me a sense of great relief. It feels like a weight has been taken off my chest. If my film will be shelved or even get made – I had those fears without a doubt. The burden of finance truly brings down a film. Plus, I had to grow my hair and keep it that way even though I don't like long hair. I had to be constantly alert as to when they may suddenly call me." But Kalyan reveals that this isn't the first that he's seeing financial difficulties in a film he's part of. And while one would assume that belonging to one of the most influential families would dilute these issues, he feels otherwise. 'A film should ideally take six months to finish shoot but this one took a very long time, which has never happened before. Even though my brother is Chiranjeevi and I come from a good background, I've seen financial difficulties throughout my career for most of my films. But I've always stood my own ground," he states. In fact, to pull his films up from a financial mess, he often took a pay cut. 'To release a film, I've had to run from pillar to post, not knowing what to do. I thought things will get better over time but the size of the load kept increasing and the situation never changed. Budgets keep increasing and the financial load of making a film has always hit me. I had to forgo my remuneration. I had to send my signatures to financiers for a film to get released. These things kept happening. I don't know how the other actors deal with it but in my case, such issues are recurring," Kalyan tells us. First Published: July 23, 2025, 23:27 IST 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.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Legal hurdles emerge for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'
Popular actor Pawan Kalyan 's pan-India historical masterpiece 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' was supposed to hit the screens on July 24, however, it has now found itself amidst legal trouble, which raises questions if it will release on that date. The film has created a lot of anticipation not only among Pawan Kalyan's fans but also in the film industry itself. The box office reception of the film, which has been made with a lot of effort, is being noticed not only in India but also internationally. Two companies file complaints over unpaid dues With just a few days left for the film's release, an unexpected financial crisis has arisen around the film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'. Two companies have filed a complaint with the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce against the film's producer AM Rathnam. According to 123 Telugu, Asian Enterprises has demanded the return of the Rs. 2.60 crore advance payment given for the film 'Oxygen' with interest. Distributors urge to cooperate A called Mahalaxmi Films has demanded the recovery of the Rs. 90 lakhs already paid for the films 'Muthula Koduku' and 'Pangaram'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Following this, the Telangana Film Chamber has appealed to the distributors of Hari Hara Veera Mallu in the Nizam region to cooperate in this matter. There is tension in the Tollywood circle as these issues have the potential to create legal hurdles when the film is released. AM Rathnam must act fast to avoid delay In this situation, producer A.M. Rathnam is in a situation where he has to resolve these issues quickly and smooth the release of the film. The question of whether this project, which has been anticipated for many years, will be able to meet the fans without any obstacles is currently being raised in cinema circles.
United News of India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Shah directs to increase capacity of STP for Yamuna to 1500 MGD by 2028
New Delhi, July 11 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a high-level review meeting on Yamuna rejuvenation here today and directed to increase the capacity of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) for Yamuna to 1500 MGD by 2028. The meeting was attended by Union Ministers Manohar Lal, CR Patil, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Home Secretary, Secretaries and senior officials. Addressing the meeting, Shah said that the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) should work in action mode to control water pollution. He said that the Delhi government should take continuous and effective steps to stop the increasing pollution from industrial units, a Home Ministry statement said. Shah said that apart from Delhi, chemicals are also coming into the Yamuna River through waste from other states, so all these states should work together to clean the river. The Home Minister emphasised on working on an action mode to improve the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in the main drains of Najafgarh and Shahdara. He also stressed on conducting a drone survey of Delhi's two main drains, Najafgarh and Shahdara drains. He said that apart from the efforts being made by the Delhi government to clean the rivers, there is a need to increase the budget of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). Shah laid special emphasis on cleaning the Yamuna as well as increasing the capacity of STPs. He directed to increase the STP capacity to 1500 MGD by 2028. He said that all three states, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, should make efforts for Yamuna's rejuvenation and there should be regularity and transparency in testing of the water flowing out of their STPs. Moreover, he also emphasized on third party quality testing of STP outflow. There are many reservoirs in Delhi in which the Delhi government should make arrangements to collect rainwater. Developing these reservoirs will also promote tourism," Shah said. He said that the Delhi government should work in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to manage the waste produced by dairies and cow shelters and also stressed on managing the unauthorized dairies in the national capital. Laying special emphasis on increasing the e-flow in Yamuna, Shah said that there is a need to talk to the Uttar Pradesh government on this issue and find a solution so that the flow of Yamuna can be improved at the time of its entry into Delhi. He said that the treated water of Okhla STP should be released downstream of Yamuna which will help in improving the quality of the river water. The Minister said that a detailed survey should be conducted regarding water supply in Delhi, so that it can be ascertained how much water is required to be supplied for catering one and all living in Delhi. Uncontrolled water extraction through borewells is a big problem in Delhi, on which the Delhi Jal Board needs to work by making an action plan. He said that these borewells should be regularized in a phased manner. UNI RBE GNK
Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Delhi, Haryana & UP should work together to clean Yamuna: Amit Shah
Maintaining that in addition to Delhi, chemical waste from other states also flows into the Yamuna, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asked the Delhi Government to coordinate with neighbouring states to clean the river. Shah was chairing a high-level review meeting with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Yamuna rejuvenation, where he emphasised the need to clean the river and enhance the capacity of sewage treatment plants (STPs). 'Apart from Delhi, chemicals are also coming into the Yamuna river through waste from other states like Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, so all these states should work together to clean the river,' an official quoted Shah as saying in the meeting. According to a senior official, issues related to STPs and drinking water, as well as the urgent need to reduce the flow of untreated water into the Yamuna, especially from the heavily polluted Najafgarh drain, were discussed. 'Najafgarh drain is one of the highly polluted drains in the Capital. Untreated water from this drain enters the Yamuna, polluting the river. A survey has found that the untreated sewage that enters this drain has increased. It now carries around 800 MGD of untreated sewage, which was earlier 600 MGD… Of this, 250 MGD of untreated waste comes from Haryana…,' said a senior official. 'Directions were issued to coordinate with other states to reduce the waste inflow from upstream areas because it not only leads to waterlogging but also poses a serious health risk for the people who live near the drain,' the official added. According to an official statement, Shah directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to 'work in action mode' to curb water pollution. He also said that the Delhi government should take continuous and effective steps to control rising industrial pollution. He also underlined the need to improve the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in the main drains of Najafgarh and Shahdara and stressed that a drone survey of the two drains should be conducted. Shah laid special emphasis on cleaning the Yamuna and increasing the capacity of STPs to 1,500 MGD by 2028. 'He said that Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh should together make efforts to restore the river's health. There should be regularity and transparency in testing of the water flowing out of their STPs, and a third-party quality testing of STP outflow should be done,' an official said. He also said there are several reservoirs in Delhi, and the government should make arrangements to use them for collecting rainwater. He also said that developing these reservoirs will promote tourism, officials added. Officials further said that highlighting that increasing the e-flow in Yamuna was of utmost importance, Shah said that there is a need to talk to the Uttar Pradesh government on this issue and find a solution so that the flow of the river can be improved at the time of its entry into Delhi. He also directed that a survey should be conducted regarding water supply in Delhi, so that it can be ascertained how much water is required to be supplied to cater to the people. 'Uncontrolled water extraction through borewells is a big problem in Delhi, on which the Delhi Jal Board needs to work by making an action plan. He said that these borewells should be regularised in a phased manner,' said an official.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Yamuna rejuvenation gets big new push with Home ministry's fresh directives
In a significant step towards restoring the Yamuna River , Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a high-level review meeting in New Delhi on July 11 where key govt figures, including Union Ministers and the Delhi Chief Minister, discussed measures to combat the rising pollution levels in the river. Shah underscored the need for the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to adopt an action-oriented approach to manage water pollution effectively. He called for the Delhi government to implement consistent and impactful strategies to address pollution from industrial sources. Shah highlighted that pollution is not solely a local issue; waste from neighbouring states is also contributing to the degradation of the Yamuna. He urged collaboration among Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh to tackle the pollution collectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo The meeting emphasised the importance of improving the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) in the main drains, particularly Najafgarh and Shahdara. To achieve this, Shah proposed conducting drone surveys to gather data on the drains' conditions. Treatment Capacity and Infrastructure A key focus of the discussion was the need to enhance the capacity of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). Amit Shah set a target to increase STP capacity to 1500 million gallons per day (MGD) by 2028. Live Events He stressed the necessity for regular and transparent testing of treated water from STPs by third-party agencies. The ministers acknowledged that effective management of these facilities is crucial for the river's rejuvenation. In addition to improving sewage management, Shah suggested that the Delhi government should explore rainwater harvesting in local reservoirs. This initiative could not only aid in water conservation but also promote tourism. He also recommended collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board to handle waste from dairy operations, pointing out the need to regulate unauthorized dairies in the capital. Water Supply Challenges The meeting also addressed the pressing issue of water supply in Delhi. Amit Shah called for a comprehensive survey to determine the city's water needs. He highlighted the challenge posed by uncontrolled water extraction through borewells and urged the Delhi Jal Board to develop an action plan for their regulation and management. Shah concluded the meeting with a call for immediate discussions with the Uttar Pradesh government to enhance the e-flow of the Yamuna, ensuring that treated water from the Okhla STP is released downstream. This could significantly improve the river's water quality as it enters Delhi. The time for action is now, and collaborative efforts are essential for a cleaner, healthier Yamuna River.
