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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Was Kota Srinivasa Rao's Last Film With Pawan Kalyan? Here's What We Know
Last Updated: Kota Srinivasa Rao's last film appearance may be in Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu. The Telugu film industry continues to reel under the weight of grief as it bids farewell to one of its most cherished icons—Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 on July 13, 2025. A towering figure in Indian cinema, Kota leaves behind a monumental legacy etched across decades, genres, and generations. Having shared the screen with nearly every major actor in the Telugu industry, his absence now feels like the fading of a golden era. According to a report by Gulte, Kota Srinivasa Rao's swansong may yet grace the silver screen—in none other than Pawan Kalyan's much-anticipated period action drama, Hari Hara Veera Mallu. In what now feels like a poignant full circle, the late actor himself had mentioned in one of his final interviews that he had shot for the film, directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. The director is said to have designed a special three-day role for Kota and personally reached out to request his availability for the shoot. Adding to the intrigue, whispers within the industry hint at Kota's possible appearance in another Pawan Kalyan project, Ustad Bhagat Singh, helmed by director Harish Shankar—a long-time friend of the veteran actor. While no official word has been issued from the production teams, fans and cinephiles alike are hoping to catch one final glimpse of the legend on screen. The outpouring of tributes on social media has been overwhelming, with stalwarts from across the Telugu film world sharing their memories and condolences. Among them, Chiranjeevi—who began his career alongside Kota—penned a heartfelt note, 'The void left by an actor like Sri Kota Srinivasa Rao is one that the film industry and cinephiles will never overcome. Praying for peace to his soul, I express my profound condolences to his family members, well-wishers, and fans." As fans light candles and revisit his iconic performances—from menacing antagonists to unforgettable comic turns—one thing is clear: Kota Srinivasa Rao wasn't just an actor. He was an institution. And perhaps, with Hari Hara Veera Mallu, the curtain may rise one final time to honor his irreplaceable presence. First Published: July 13, 2025, 17:37 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.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kota Srinivasa Rao's last on-screen appearance has a connection with Pawan Kalyan?
Disclaimer: This article contains mention of death. The entire Telugu film fraternity has been mourning the loss of legendary actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 on July 13, 2025. The actor who had collaborated with nearly all others from the industry leaves behind an irreplaceable legacy with the kind of work he's done so far. Will THIS Pawan Kalyan film be the last movie of Kota Srinivasa Rao? As per a Gulte report, it seems Kota Srinivasa Rao's last on-screen appearance would be in Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Well, the late actor, in one of his last interviews, had revealed being part of Pawan Kalyan's film, which would be directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. In fact, the filmmaker had apparently outlined a three-day character for the late actor and had personally requested the latter to schedule the dates of his availability for it. Furthermore, reports have surfaced about Kota Srinivasa's friendship with director Harish Shankar, fueling speculation that the late actor may have also been involved in Pawan Kalyan's film Ustad Bhagat Singh, which is directed by the same filmmaker. While there is no confirmation on this matter yet from the makers's side, it remains to be seen if Kota Srinivasa Rao gets featured in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Actors offer condolences as they mourn the loss of Kota Srinivasa Rao Ever since the news about the Telugu actor's passing surfaced on social media, numerous superstars from the film industry took to Twitter and penned condolences for Kota Srinivasa Rao's demise. For instance, Chiranjeevi penned a longish note expressing grief as Tollywood lost one of the greatest icons forever. He wrote, 'The void left by an actor like Sri Kota Srinivasa Rao is one that the film industry and cinephiles will never overcome. Praying for peace to his soul, I express my profound condolences to his family members, well-wishers, and fans."
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hari Hara Veera Mallu USA Advance Booking: Pawan Kalyan's period action adventure records USD 94,000 in pre-sales for premiere day
Hari Hara Veera Mallu, headlined by Pawan Kalyan, along with an ensemble star cast, is about to hit the screens soon. The movie has recorded a decent pre-sales in the limited pre-bookings at the USA box office for the premiere day. Hari Hara Veera Mallu registers USD 94,000 of pre-sales, needs a banger trailer Jointly directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A M Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu recorded a decent pre-sales of USD 94,000 for the premiere day in the USA. Co-starring Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Aggerwal, Nargis Fakhri, and Nora Fatehi, the movie needs a banger trailer to see a surge in ticket sales and record a solid opening at the premieres. The movie has sold around 3500 tickets in approximately 600 shows across 196 locations. One must note that AMC cinemas have started to open the advance booking, while major Regal cinemas are yet to open. The full-fledged advance booking of Hari Hara Veera Mallu is expected to begin from this week. With 14 days still to go for the release, the Pawan Kalyan movie has enough time to record a phenomenal advance booking in order to sail through a successful theatrical run. The historical drama, bankrolled by Mega Surya Entertainment, is likely to mark a solid comeback of the star-actor after a hiatus of two years. He was last seen in Bro, co-starring Sll and directed by Samuthirakani. Set in the 17th century during the Mughal Empire, the movie narrates the untold story of brave Veera Mallu. The movie faced multiple delays in production due to various reasons, including the pandemic and Kalyan's political commitments. The actor is currently completing the patchwork and is expected to return to the sets of his other pending movies- They Call Him OG and Ustad Bhagat Singh. It will be interesting to see how the Pawan Kalyan starrer performs at the box office. For the unversed, the movie is hitting the silver screen on June 12th, 2025. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
