7 Pawan Kalyan Films To Watch Before Hari Hara Veera Mallu
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Pink Villa
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Hari Hara Veera Mallu on OTT: Is Rajinikanth's Coolie going to delay digital debut of Pawan Kalyan starrer?
Pawan Kalyan starrer Hari Hara Veera Mallu hit the big screens on July 24, 2025. Following its box office failure, the movie was reported to stream soon, but that may not be the case now. Is Hari Hara Veera Mallu's OTT debut getting delayed due to Coolie? According to a report by One India, Hari Hara Veera Mallu was expected to release on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video and begin streaming from August 15. However, as Rajinikanth's Coolie is making a massive buzz for its theatrical release, the platform might postpone its streaming debut. While an official confirmation on its OTT debut hasn't been made, the Pawan Kalyan flick might land on the streaming platform by August 21 or August 28, 2025. Plot of Hari Hara Veera Mallu Hari Hara Veera Mallu features the story of Veera Mallu, an outlaw similar to Robin Hood. Initially recruited by the King of Kollur, the warrior impresses Qutub Shah, who entrusts him with a mission to retrieve the Koh-i-Noor from Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. What follows is an alternative historical perspective, with the mission of reclaiming the diamond and elements of personal vendetta deeply embedded within it. Will Veera Mallu succeed in his mission, and what emotional scars does he hold within him, form the entire story. With Kalyan in the lead, the movie had Bobby Deol as the antagonist. Moreover, the cast includes actors like Nidhhi Agerwal, Sathyaraj, Vikramjeet Virk, Ayyappa P Sharma, Dalip Tahil, Sachin Khedekar, Raghu Babu, and many more. About Coolie Talking about Coolie, the Tamil-language movie starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is an action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film features the superstar as Deva, a former daily-wage worker with a sinister past who has been living in the shadows for 30+ years. However, when his friend, Rajasekar, is in trouble, he sets out to take revenge on everyone, unearthing the secrets of a bio-chemical weapon. Apart from Nagarjuna Akkineni, the film has stars like Upendra Rao and Aamir Khan in key roles. Moreover, an ensemble cast of actors like Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Reba Monica John, Rachita Ram, and many more appear in pivotal roles. The movie will be released on August 14, 2025.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Hindustan Times
Revamped Siri Fort to be ready in three years
The redevelopment of the Siri Fort Auditorium complex in south Delhi is expected to be completed in around three years, at an approximate cost of ₹1,950 crore, officials said on Friday. The NBCC (India) Limited has now floated a tender to hire contractors for the job. Revamped Siri Fort to be ready in three years HT had reported last month that The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and NBCC (India) Limited signed an MoU in July to redevelop the 1982 Asian Games-era complex into five specialised zones — a performance and theatre district, an Indian film and media hub, an immersive heritage gallery, a convention and dialogue forum, and a culinary plaza. Officials said the 5.5-acre campus will be redeveloped into a multi-zone cultural hub with cutting-edge facilities, integrating global performance and exhibition standards. The redeveloped Siri Fort will have a built-up area exceeding 20,000 square metres, officials added. 'The re-envisioned Siri Fort will be a multidimensional cultural campus. It will integrate state-of-the-art technology, world-class acoustics and universal accessibility, while creating spaces that can adapt to different event formats,' an NBCC official said. Further, experts will be hired for theatre consultancy, stage engineering, acoustics, traffic planning and AV (audio visual) and ICT (information and communication technology), officials said. Currently home to four auditoriums with over 2,600 seats, Siri Fort has hosted events ranging from international film festivals and classical music evenings to policy summits and cultural diplomacy events. However, officials said, the infrastructure is overdue for a comprehensive upgrade. According to the tender document, also seen by HT, the revamped Siri Fort will have international codes and standards, including those of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF). The new performance and theatre district will be able to accommodate 1,800–2,000 people for concerts, theatre productions and festivals, featuring AI-driven sound and lighting controls and LED-based creative lighting systems. Officials said the second section — the Indian film and media hub will be a 'cinematic powerhouse' expected to host immersive cinema experiences, archival exhibitions, and interactive industry showcases. The third area has been planned as an immersive heritage gallery that, the document said, will blend technology with cultural storytelling, allowing visitors to experience history in an interactive and engaging manner. These galleries will use virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and multimedia installations to bring historical artifacts, monuments and traditions to life, officials said. The fourth section, convention and dialogue forum, will cater to global conferences, policy summits and academic seminars with modular AV systems, intelligent lighting and flexible seating layouts. It will serve as a structured platform for discussions, negotiations, and knowledge exchange across various sectors, including politics, economics, sustainability and social development. The culinary plaza is the fifth element that is planned as a gastronomic destination for food lovers. 'Culinary Plaza will be a vibrant hub designed to celebrate food culture, bringing together diverse cuisines, renowned chefs and immersive gastronomic experiences. It will serve as a dynamic space where food lovers, culinary professionals and businesses converge to explore, innovate and indulge in the art of cooking and dining,' an official said. Moreover, NBCC will also integrate power systems, dedicated plant rooms, advanced fire safety measures and 24x7 surveillance with access control. The tender document mentioned that the interiors will feature ergonomic seating, acoustic optimisation, and energy-efficient lighting, while the structural design will prioritise stability, durability and ease of maintenance with sustainability as a core mandate, the official said. For artists, filmmakers and audiences, Siri Fort has long been a shared space for performance, dialogue, and discovery. Nestled in the heart of South Delhi and originally built for the 1982 Asian Games, the Siri Fort complex has long served as the capital's premier venue for film screenings, music concerts, and policy events.
