Director Krish calls Pawan Kalyan soul and storm of HHVM, shares emotional note
He further went on to praise Pawan Kalyan's unmatched spirit, adding, 'There's a fire in him that no camera can fully capture. He gave HHVM its spine, its soul, and its storm (sic),' calling the actor an extraordinary force.The director also credited veteran producer AM Rathnam as the pillar behind the film's scale and vision. 'His ability to see big, to hold the chaos, and to build with faith is rare (sic),' he noted, acknowledging the team's perseverance despite hurdles.His words come at a time when actor-politician and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has actively joined the promotional campaign, reigniting buzz around the period drama.While Krish refrained from elaborating on why he stepped away from the film, Pawan Kalyan had earlier stated at press events that the change in directors was due to personal and practical circumstances. Nonetheless, the actor expressed his deep gratitude towards Krish, calling him the film's founding stone.Here's the trailer: 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' has had a tumultuous journey, marked by multiple delays, postponements and creative changes. Backed by Mega Surya Production and presented by AM Rathnam, the film features Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Sathyaraj, and Nargis Fakhri. MM Keeravani composed the music, while Gnana Sekhar and Manoj Paramahamsa handled the cinematography. The film is slated to hit screens on July 24.- Ends
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