I don't rank as high as other heroes: Pawan Kalyan makes startling claim
He admitted that he rarely attends promotional events, not out of arrogance, but because he finds it difficult to market his own work. 'This press meet is for producer AM Rathnam. I'm here because of him,' he said, crediting the veteran producer's unwavering faith in keeping the film alive through its numerous delays and setbacks.'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' has had a troubled production history, with nearly a dozen postponements and changes behind the scenes. Initially helmed by director Krish Jagarlamudi, the film was conceived as a high-concept period drama. However, due to various circumstances, Krish stepped away, and the directorial reins were handed over to Jyothi Krisna, son of AM Rathnam.Acknowledging Krish's early involvement, Pawan said, 'Krish brought this as a high-concept project. I thank him for laying the foundation.' He also spoke candidly about the creative and financial difficulties that plagued the film. 'This project wasn't smooth. We had to face many challenges,' he said. Produced by A Dayakar Rao under Mega Surya Production and presented by AM Rathnam, the period action drama stars Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Sathyaraj, Nargis Fakhri, and others. The film's music is composed by MM Keeravani, with cinematography by Gnana Sekhar and Manoj Paramahamsa. It is slated for release on July 24.- Ends
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