Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 (2025) – Movie Review, Cast, Story, Budget, Production & Full Details
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language historical fiction action-adventure film written and directed by A. M. Jyothi Krishna alongside Krish Jagarlamudi. The film stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, with Nidhhi Agerwal and Bobby Deol in prominent roles. Supporting cast includes Sathyaraj, Easwari Rao, Sunil, Nassar, Subbaraju, Ayyappa P. Sharma, Kabir Duhan Singh, Raghu Babu, and others.
Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the film follows Veera Mallu, a celebrated warrior tasked with recovering the Koh-i-Noor diamond to save a city from Mughal forces.
The film was officially announced in January 2020, with principal photography starting in September 2020 in Hyderabad. Production faced multiple delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Pawan Kalyan’s political commitments, concluding only in May 2025. The film was released on 24 July 2025 in standard and EPIQ formats, receiving negative reviews despite praise for action sequences and performances.
Quick Summary
Director: A. M. Jyothi Krishna, Krish Jagarlamudi
Genre: Historical Fiction • Action • Adventure
Language: Telugu (Dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam)
Cast: Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Sathyaraj
Music Composer: M. M. Keeravani
Cinematography: Gnana Shekar V. S.
Dialogues: Sai Madhav Burra
Production Company: Mega Surya Production
Release Date: 24 July 2025
Cast and Characters
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Pawan Kalyan | Veera Mallu |
| Nidhhi Agerwal | Panchami |
| Bobby Deol | Aurangzeb |
| Sathyaraj | Sivananda |
| Easwari Rao | Kousalya |
| Sunil | Subbanna |
| Nassar | Vissanna |
| Subbaraju | Abbanna |
| Ayyappa P. Sharma | Abdullah |
| Kabir Duhan Singh | Gulfam Khan |
| Raghu Babu | Munimanikhyam |
| Nihar Kapoor | Balchi Pathan |
| Kota Srinivasa Rao | Peddha Dora |
| Makarand Deshpande | Meera |
| Benedict Garrett | Alphonse |
| Kabir Bedi | Shahjahan |
| Sachin Khedekar | Chinna Dora |
| Anasuya Bharadwaj | Vanaja |
| Pujita Ponnada | Jalaja |
| Himaja | Vishala |
| Murali Sharma | Kasi Lingam |
Synopsis
Set in 17th-century Mughal India, the story follows Hari Hara Veera Mallu, a legendary warrior with a Robin Hood-like persona. Initially, he forms an uneasy alliance with a gang leader, Dora, to steal diamonds. The Mughal prince Aurangzeb consolidates power through ruthless means, while Veera Mallu falls in love with Panchami, who eventually betrays him.
Captured by Qutb Shah, Sultan of Golconda, Veera Mallu is offered redemption: recover the Koh-i-Noor diamond from Aurangzeb. Alongside a small team, he embarks on a perilous mission. The climax builds to a final confrontation with Aurangzeb during a tornado, leaving the story on a dramatic cliffhanger.
Production
Development
- September 2019: Producer A. M. Rathnam approached Pawan Kalyan.
- January 2020: Film launched in Hyderabad; tentatively titled PSPK 27.
- March 2021: Officially titled Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
- May 2024: Announced as a two-part film.
- Directed initially by Krish Jagarlamudi; latter portions by A. M. Jyothi Krishna.
Filming
- September 2020: Initial 15-day shoot with Kalyan, halted due to COVID-19.
- January 2021 – November 2024: Multiple schedules in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Mumbai.
- Large sets recreated Charminar, Red Fort, and Machilipatnam Port.
- Post-production handled by A. M. Jyothi Krishna; VFX supervised by Ben Lock.
Music
Composer: M. M. Keeravani
Label: Tips
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maata Vinaali | Pawan Kalyan, Hymath Mohammed, Lokeshwar Edara, Maman Kumar | 2:30 |
| 2 | Kollagottinadhiro | Rahul Sipligunj, Mangli, Ramya Behara, Yamini Ghantasala | 4:29 |
| 3 | Asura Hananam | Airaa Udupi, Kaala Bhairava, Sai Charan Bhaskaruni, Lokeshwar Edara, Hymath Mohammed | 4:06 |
| 4 | Taara Taara | Lipsika Bhashyam, Aditya Iyengar | 3:57 |
| 5 | Evaradi Evaradi | Sai Charan Bhaskaruni, Hymath Mohammed, Lokeshwar Edara, P V N S Rohit | 1:35 |
| 6 | Puli, Meka – Game | Harika Narayan | 2:58 |
| 7 | Salasala Marige | Multiple Artists | 4:55 |
Marketing
- First-look poster: 10 April 2022 (Rama Navami)
- Teaser Sword vs Spirit: 2 May 2024
- Trailer: 3 July 2025, with voice-overs in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.
- Pawan Kalyan returned ₹11 crore of his remuneration to support production.
Release
Theatrical: 24 July 2025 (Telugu + Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam)
Formats: Standard, EPIQ
Post-release: Edited version released to improve VFX, trimmed 10–15 mins from climax.
Distribution:
- Nizam & Kerala: Mythri Movie Makers, Wayfarer Films
- Tamil Nadu: Shakthi Film Factory
- North India: AA Films
Home Media: Amazon Prime Video, 20 August 2025 (trimmed 10 mins).
