Hari Hara Veera Mallu Day 3 Box Office: Pawan Kalyan Film Earns Rs 64 Crore
Despite a powerful opening driven by star power and anticipation, Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu appears to be losing steam at the box office. After an impressive launch, the film's third-day earnings witnessed a worrying slump.
The historical action drama, which hit cinemas last Thursday, opened with a solid ₹34 crore on its release day, bolstered further by ₹12 crore from Wednesday preview screenings. However, the momentum dropped sharply as early reviews and word-of-mouth feedback failed to sustain interest. Day 2 collections stood at ₹8 crore, and according to early estimates from Sacnilk.com, Day 3 earnings saw only a slight uptick, bringing in ₹8.54 crore.
This brings the film's total domestic collection over three days to ₹64 crore. It is a decent figure in isolation, but one that paints a mixed picture when placed against the steep day-to-day decline. The film's global earnings by the end of Day 2 reportedly touched ₹77 crore.
In terms of 2025 releases, Hari Hara Veera Mallu failed to surpass Ram Charan's Game Changer. The film opened to a collection of Rs 51 crore. However, Pawan Kalyan's latest release has left behind some successful films like Daaku Maharaaj (Rs 25.35 crore), Sankranthiki Vasthunam (Rs 23 crore) and Kuberaa (Rs 14.75 crore).
Directed by Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu is set in the 17th century and tells the tale of a rebellious outlaw who rises against a tyrannical regime. The screenplay is a collaboration between Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, Sai Madhav Burra, and Abhimanyu Srivastava. Pawan Kalyan, who recently took office as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, returns to the big screen in the titular role.
The actor portrays a defiant warrior who leads a resistance during a turbulent chapter in regional history. The film's narrative explores themes of rebellion, justice, and loyalty, set against a backdrop of political unrest and cultural upheaval.
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