Pawan Kalyan says he is happy to address childhood pain in ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu': ‘After all these years…'
Pawan Kalyan
, has returned to the big screen in grand style with the much-awaited historical action drama, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'. The film, mounted on a huge budget and designed as a pan-India release, finally hit cinemas across the globe with massive expectations from fans.
Although the film has received a mixed response from critics and audiences, it has not stopped Pawan Kalyan's loyal supporters from filling theatres. After nearly two years away from the big screen, his fans are showing up in large numbers to witness his powerful comeback.
Fans celebrate star's grand comeback
As part of the film's promotions, the team of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' met with the media and fans yesterday.. It was during this event that Pawan Kalyan shared a heartfelt reflection about his journey with the film, which has taken almost five years to complete.
As reported by 123Telugu, speaking at the event, Pawan recalled a memory from his school days that had stayed with him for decades. He said he had felt pained when he learnt that Aurangzeb had imposed the Jizya tax on Hindus and non-Muslims.
Childhood pain finally addressed onscreen
The actor-politician said the film gave him a chance to finally express the emotions he had carried with him for years. 'I am happy that I have finally addressed my childhood pain in HHVM after all these years,' said the 'Gudumba Shankar actor.
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Earlier, in a strong message posted online, Pawan made his intentions with 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' clear. He wrote, 'The Jizya tax, a punitive levy imposed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb on Hindus for practicing their faith, stands as a stark symbol of oppression, yet historians have long softened its brutality. #HariHaraVeeraMallu boldly unmasks this injustice, exposing the erasure of Hindu suffering and the looting of India's wealth, like the Kohinoor's theft.
With unwavering r esolve, this saga celebrates Sanatana Dharma and the courage of our unsung heroes who defied tyranny.'
Kalyan thanked his fans
While addressing the audience, Pawan also gave a light-hearted comment about juggling his political and film responsibilities. Kalyan shared that he mainly knows how to manage the Panchayati Raj ministry but joked that during the release of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu', he also got to learn about the 'cine panchayati.' He thanked his fans with heartfelt words, saying they have stood by him like a strong support system through all the highs and lows of his thirty-year-long journey in films and politics.
Their constant love and loyalty meant a lot to him, he added.
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