Movie Name : Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Release Date : July 24, 2025
Cast : Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi etc.
Director : Jyothi Krishna, Krish Jagarlamudi
Music Director : M. M. Keeravani
Andhrawatch.com Rating : 2.75/5
Story:
It is the year 16th century, and the state of Kollur is the site of a historic find — the valuable Kohinoor diamond. While India is struggling under the heavy yoke of the Mughal rule, the diamond is captured by Emperor Aurangzeb, an uncaring emperor who thinks that the only way to live is to convert to his religion — and for those who do not, the death knell is inevitable.
But there is one man who has the courage to defy this empire — a mastermind and fearless outlaw called Hari Hara Veera Mallu (Pawan Kalyan). Known for his daring exploits, Veera Mallu is summoned by Qutb Shah (Dalip Tahil), the ruler of Golconda, who entrusts him with a nearly impossible mission — to infiltrate the Mughal stronghold and steal the Kohinoor diamond from right under Aurangzeb.
But as the journey progresses, doubts creep in. Who is Veera Mallu, actually? What are the secrets in his past? Is he looking for the diamond alone, or is there something deeper behind his encounter with Aurangzeb — a personal grudge, an unseen truth, or a battle for something far greater? To know all these truths, one has to see this epic story happen on screen.
Review:
The long-awaited Hari Hara Veera Mallu has finally made it to screens after years of waiting and it has enough high-voltage film experience to satisfy even Power Star Pawan Kalyan’s massive fan base. The film kicks off in grand fashion, electrifying imagery, and the heart-thumping backdrop of musical accompaniment (by M.M. Keeravani) in action set pieces. From the first frame, it is clear that the film attempts to blend in a historical drama with the mass entertainment element. Pivotal sequences — particularly in the pre-climax and climax — have a lasting emotional and visual effect.
Pawan Kalyan gives one of his most sincere performances in years. This ain’t the regular Power Star — this is a more nuanced, emotionally charged performance. He dominates the screen with his charm and puts himself fully into the action with evident passion. His energy, body language, and dialogue delivery are new and raw. Nidhhi Agerwal acts with elegance and helps the plot in a significant way. A twist where her character features comes as a spark to the plot. The supporting actors, such as Raghu Babu, Sunil, Nassar, and Subbaraju, add humor and depth and assist in balancing the intense tone of the film.
One of the best performances is by Bobby Deol, who plays the role of the feared Aurangzeb. He is cold, commanding, and makes for a good villain. His time on screen is effective, and he leaves an impression as the villain.
Story-wise, Hari Hara Veera Mallu is constructed around a solid core with a definitive direction. The film approaches its historical subject with commercial panache but loses momentum somewhat in the second half. Although the first half is well-paced with incisive writing and interesting sequences, the second half sometimes stumbles with the uneven pace and anticipated beats. A tighter narrative progression in these sections would have kept the movie at its initial trajectory.
Technically, the film is a mixed bag. The production design, sets, and costume design are period epic in scale. But the visual effects are not consistently up to snuff. Some of the CGI-infused scenes feel half-baked and divert the attention from storytelling, especially in the latter half. Aside from the nicely done climax, the graphics are mostly out of sync with the tone and ambition of the movie.
On the plus side is the background score by Keeravani. The music raises the emotional intensity of a scene and sustains tension throughout. The cinematography too deserves special mention with a number of frames — particularly those of Pawan Kalyan — being visually rich. Editing, though, was not only not as sharp as it could have been but also fell short in the second half when scenes could have been more tightly edited.
Directors Krish and Jyothi Krishna evidently set out to create a larger-than-life period saga, and that attempt reflects in many areas. With a little less clumsiness in writing and visualisation, Hari Hara Veera Mallu might have achieved its complete epic potential. Nevertheless, the film remains a worthy watch for aficionados of period dramas and action entertainers.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu is a grand historical action entertainer, and standing out in the movie is the energetic performance by Pawan Kalyan and some good emotional scenes. The first half of the film is interesting with a brisk pace and some strong story moments throughout. The climax gave good intensity. The second half waivers in pacing, and the visual effects did not pay off in places, but everything was fine overall before the end. Nonetheless, as a full, it is a film that would be worthwhile for viewers that enjoy period dramas and mass entertainers- audiences will be treated to heroism, emotion, and spectacle.