Hari Hara Veera Mallu Review: Keeravani’s Music and Pawan’s Show Steal the Spotlight

In Tollywood history, films that have been delayed excessively—those that have been postponed multiple times—rarely end up becoming big hits. The same seemed to be the case with "Hari Hara Veera Mallu," starring Pawan Kalyan. Regardless of the reasons, this film was delayed for years. On the other hand, director Krish Jagarlamudi, who originally brought this project to life, stepped aside, and producer A.M. Rathnam’s son, A.M. Jyothi Krishna, took over the responsibility of completing the film. Amidst many unfavorable circumstances, "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" finally hit the screens on Thursday. Since this is Pawan Kalyan’s first film release after becoming active in politics and taking charge as Deputy Chief Minister, there was a great deal of curiosity among his fans and film enthusiasts about how the movie would turn out.

                                              With this film, it can be said that Pawan Kalyan has broken the “delayed films don’t succeed” rule. Although he stated that this movie has no political connection, the film still includes references to the Sanatana Dharma he often speaks about and some political dialogues as well. Lines like “Not just the ruler’s feet, even his head should be seen,” and “Only the one who is admired by people becomes a warrior... becomes a Janasainik” feature in the movie. The story revolves around why Hari Hara Veera Mallu travels to Delhi to bring back the Kohinoor diamond from Aurangzeb. It also touches on how, earlier, when precious diamonds and jewelry from India were being taken away cheaply by colonial forces, Hari Hara Veera Mallu tried to stop it and what he did in response. The narrative centers on these events.

                                       The film highlights the problems faced by Hindus during the Mughal era, including attacks on temples and religious conversions. In one word, M.M. Keeravani elevated the entire movie from start to end with his powerful background score. His BGM gave strength to Pawan Kalyan’s one-man show in this film. As Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Pawan Kalyan did full justice to his role, and Bobby Deol as Aurangzeb also impressed. Though Nidhhi Agerwal’s role was limited, she attracted audiences with songs and glamour. While all of Pawan Kalyan’s recent films have been commercial entertainers, this time he took a bold step with a period drama. The climax scenes between Pawan Kalyan and Bobby Deol are impactful. However, the movie ends at a high point, clearly setting up for a sequel. The result of "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" is considered crucial for Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming films like "OG" and "Ustaad Bhagat Singh." At this point, it can be said that with "Hari Hara Veera Mallu," Pawan Kalyan has delivered a hit and broken the belief that heavily delayed films don’t succeed.