Hari Hara Veera Mallu FIRST Review Out: Pawan Kalyan Delivers A One-Man Show With A Solid First Half
Hari Hara Veera Mallu's first reviews are in! Pawan Kalyan's screen presence and Keeravani's music steal the show. Fans praise action, drama, and score.
The much-anticipated Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit is finally here, and the first reactions are pouring in following its paid premiere shows held on July 23 in select Telugu-speaking regions. As the Pawan Kalyan-starrer prepares for its global release on July 24, early audience responses hint at a promising start for the historical action-adventure.
Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film is set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire and follows the journey of Veera Mallu, a legendary outlaw-turned-rebel played by Pawan Kalyan. The plot centers around his mission to steal the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughal rulers to free a besieged city.
Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has been flooded with reactions, with many praising Pawan Kalyan's performance and M. M. Keeravani's impactful score. One user wrote, '#PawanKalyan – ONE MAN SHOW 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Keeravani MUSIC is Absolutely BRILLIANT. First Half DOMINATES The Second Half."
Hari Hara Veera Mallu FIRST HALF REVIEW —The first half is solidly executed, with @PawanKalyan 's unmatched AURA and high-octane energy lighting up the screen 🔥. Action blocks are impactful, laying a solid foundation for what's to come. Theatre BGMs are electrifying 🔥🔥.… pic.twitter.com/WY4ws3dIQb
— Let's X OTT GLOBAL (@LetsXOtt) July 23, 2025
Very good first half Second half first 40 mins avrg Last 40 mins are good !! Keeravani's score is the heart of the film 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Kusthi fight & pre climax fights stand out ,Songs are good Vfx is below par !!
Overall a good film with bad vfx #HariHaraVeeraMallureview pic.twitter.com/OirpOZznM7
— HHVM Vinny 🦅🔥 (@Vinny_tweetz) July 23, 2025
One Word – VERGOOD FILM ✅ #PawanKalyan – ONE MAN SHOW 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Keeravani MUSIC is Absolutely BRILLIANT.
First Half DOMINATES The Second Half. #GetsCinema – Reached – HYPEMETER – 88% #HariHaraVeeraMallu #HariHaraVeeraMalluReview
pic.twitter.com/lu154iUHD3
— GetsCinema (@GetsCinema) July 23, 2025
Another user noted, 'Very good first half. Second half first 40 mins average. Last 40 mins are good!! Keeravani's score is the heart of the film 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Kusthi fight & pre climax fights stand out, Songs are good."
One fan called the first half 'solidly executed," adding, '@PawanKalyan's unmatched AURA and high-octane energy light up the screen. Theatre BGMs are electrifying 🔥🔥. @AgerwalNidhhi looks adorable and fits the role perfectly."
While the second half received mixed initial reactions, many are still praising the action choreography and production scale. Particular sequences like the Charminar scene and the 'RAMP" title card have received significant love from fans.
The film features a star-studded ensemble including Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Sathyaraj. It also boasts technical contributions by cinematographers Manoj Paramahamsa and Gnana Shekar V.S., editor KL Praveen, and a team of action choreographers including Nick Powell, Ram-Laxman, and Peter Hein.
Backed by Mega Surya Production and presented by AM Rathnam, the film's digital promotions are handled by Walls & Trends, with music released under Tips Music.
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July 24, 2025, 04:15 IST
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