Powerstar Pawan Kalyan is all set to roar back to the big screen with Hari Hara Veera Mallu, a magnum opus poised to be one of Indian cinema’s most talked-about releases this year. The historical action drama is officially locked for a worldwide release on May 9, 2025 and the final leg of production is in full swing. The team is racing against time with dubbing, re-recording and VFX work progressing at breakneck speed. Every visual element is being carefully crafted and every sound finely tuned to bring to life the legend of Veera Mallu in a cinematic experience that promises scale, soul and spectacle.
The film’s director A.M. Jyothi Krishna, who took over the reins amidst pandemic delays and lead actor Pawan Kalyan’s political commitments, has been relentlessly leading the project’s final phase. Over the last seven months, he has been deeply involved in all aspects of post-production—editing, VFX and wrapping the remaining shoot schedules. His swift, hands-on approach has infused the project with renewed energy, bringing it to the finish line in record time.
In Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Pawan Kalyan takes on the role of a fierce outlaw on a daring mission to steal the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughal empire. It’s a character laced with fire and fury, and the actor is said to be in one of his most intense and powerful avatars yet. The film unfolds against the backdrop of a larger battle for dharma, and the makers have declared that this isn’t just a story—it’s a revolution. With adrenaline-pumping action, emotional depth, and sweeping visuals, the film aims to redefine the big-screen experience.
The ensemble cast adds further weight to the film’s ambitious vision. Bobby Deol brings his signature swagger and intensity as the Mughal emperor, delivering a powerful antagonist performance that fans have eagerly awaited since his turn in Animal. Nidhhi Agerwal plays the female lead, while veteran actors Satyaraj and Jisshu Sengupta lend gravitas to the story’s dramatic core. The film also benefits from the expertise of an acclaimed technical crew. M.M. Keeravani, the Oscar-winning composer behind RRR, is crafting the soundtrack, which is already being described as a musical milestone. Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa is capturing the grandeur of the period with striking visuals, while art director Thota Tharani has built a world that feels as majestic as it is immersive.
Produced by A. Dayakar Rao and presented by A.M. Rathnam under the Mega Surya Productions banner, Hari Hara Veera Mallu is being released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, with a massive overseas rollout in the pipeline. After years of delays and sky-high expectations, the wait is finally over. Come May 9, audiences worldwide will witness the rise of Veera Mallu—warrior, rebel, legend.
