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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Pawan Kalyan Had 'Fears' Hari Hara Veer Mallu Might Be Shelved: 'Burden Of Finance...'
Last Updated: Pawan Kalyan says how 'relieved' he feels - almost like a weight has been taken off my chest - now that Hari Hara Veera Mallu is finally seeing the light of day. After facing multiple delays, Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veer Mallu that went on floors in September 2020 is finally releasing in theatres today. What further clouded its release was producer AM Rathnam's previous dues worth three crores. A formal complaint was lodged against him with the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce, citing pending dues related to his previous films like Oxygen, Bangaram and Muddula Koduku. The Chamber then requested Hari Hara Veer Mallu distributors to help facilitate the recovery of dues before the film's release in the Nizam region. Now, speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, Kalyan shares an update on the matter and says, 'All dues have been cleared. Financial woes and other logistical issues will be there [when it comes to any big film] but everything has been resolved. More than the finances, it was about technical aspect such as special effects that took a toll on all of us. We announced the release of the film but then we again got delayed by a month-and-a-half." And now that the film is finally seeing the light of the day, the Deputy CM of AP heaves a sign of relief. He admits, 'It took five years for the film to finish. It gives me a sense of great relief. It feels like a weight has been taken off my chest. If my film will be shelved or even get made – I had those fears without a doubt. The burden of finance truly brings down a film. Plus, I had to grow my hair and keep it that way even though I don't like long hair. I had to be constantly alert as to when they may suddenly call me." But Kalyan reveals that this isn't the first that he's seeing financial difficulties in a film he's part of. And while one would assume that belonging to one of the most influential families would dilute these issues, he feels otherwise. 'A film should ideally take six months to finish shoot but this one took a very long time, which has never happened before. Even though my brother is Chiranjeevi and I come from a good background, I've seen financial difficulties throughout my career for most of my films. But I've always stood my own ground," he states. In fact, to pull his films up from a financial mess, he often took a pay cut. 'To release a film, I've had to run from pillar to post, not knowing what to do. I thought things will get better over time but the size of the load kept increasing and the situation never changed. Budgets keep increasing and the financial load of making a film has always hit me. I had to forgo my remuneration. I had to send my signatures to financiers for a film to get released. These things kept happening. I don't know how the other actors deal with it but in my case, such issues are recurring," Kalyan tells us. First Published: July 23, 2025, 23:27 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Bloomberg
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
War Crimes Court Delays Bail Decision on Ex-Philippine President
The International Criminal Court delayed its decision on whether to grant former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte temporary release from detention. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Hague-based court said it would hold off on the decision until Duterte's defense team takes further steps or until the Chamber finds it appropriate to act.
Business Recorder
21 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
SCA rejects ‘45pc agricultural income tax'
HYDERABAD: The Sindh Chamber of Agriculture (SCA) has completely rejected the 45 percent agricultural income tax, declaring the act unconstitutional and illegal. They announced their decision to challenge it in court and called on farmers across Sindh to boycott wheat cultivation this year. The meeting of the Sindh Chamber of Agriculture was held today at its headquarters in Hyderabad under the chairmanship of Chief Patron and Central President, Professor Dr. Syed Nadeem Qamar. A large number of farmers from across Sindh attended the meeting. During the meeting, the farmers strongly protested against the imposition of a 45% agricultural income tax by the government under IMF directives. They declared the act unconstitutional, illegal, and unethical, and announced that they would challenge it in court. The farmers argued that they are not receiving fair prices for their produce, so there is no justification for imposing such a tax. The Chamber urged all farmers across Sindh to refuse to pay the agricultural income tax and warned that if the government resorts to arrests for non-payment, millions of farmers in Sindh are ready to face imprisonment but will not pay the tax. They announced a complete boycott of the agricultural income tax and demanded the government provide tax exemptions to farmers, similar to those given to industrialists. The Chamber also called on all farmers in Sindh to boycott wheat cultivation for the upcoming 2025-2026 season, citing inadequate support prices. They recommended growing alternative crops such as mustard, nigella (kalonji), sunflower, and other oilseed crops instead. The farmers said that due to very low wheat prices, they cannot even recover the costs of production, and this year will be marked as a boycott year for wheat cultivation. The Chamber expressed deep concern over a 40% decline in cotton production this year, estimating that the yield will not exceed 4 million bales. Farmers are receiving only around Rs. 6,500 per maund for cotton, while the Sindh Agriculture Minister had promised a price of Rs. 11,000, which has not materialized. The Chamber demanded that the 18% local tax on cotton be eliminated and reduced to 0%, and that a 25% tax be imposed on imported cotton to discourage imports and promote local production. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, to organise programmes on AI for businesses
With businesses increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI), the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore, plans to organise awareness events and sessions on AI, especially for Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs). The larger industries have consultants. The MSMEs need support to understand the applications of AI and how they can leverage it. The upcoming businesses in different verticals want the Chamber to have AI as one of its focus areas, said Rajesh B. Lund, president of the Chamber. At the annual general meeting of the Chamber held in Coimbatore on Monday, a set of resolutions urged the governments to strengthen broadband infrastructure in rural and remote areas, regulate AI for business security, explore the possibility of promoting AI research and commercialisation in Coimbatore, support self-regulatory initiatives for responsible Al before a legal framework is established, and extend financial support and incentivise AI research, development, and innovation, modelling these initiatives on successful practices from other States and countries. The Chamber has also sought immediate construction of an interim arrival terminal and a separate international enclosure. It was decided at the annual meeting to take up with the Central and State governments to take steps for widening of the existing runway and expand the Coimbatore International Airport, designate the airport as a hub and spoke airport, establish additional Customs counters, and expand the arrival and departure terminals and parking bays. The Coimbatore Airport should be listed as a point of call airport in the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) to provide access for both international and Indian carriers. It should be reinstated as a point of call in the BASA with the UAE to facilitate direct flights and from Coimbatore and Dubai, the Chamber said. Mr. Lund was re-elected president of the Chamber for 2025-26.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Jharkhand Chamber Executive Meet calls for industrial boost in Santhal Region
Sahibganj, July 21 (UNI) The 11th executive committee meeting of the Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce was held today in Sahibganj under the chairmanship of Chamber president Paresh Gattani. Hosted by the Eastern Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries, the meeting saw participation from a 14-member delegation. Local traders raised key issues including the lack of an industrial area, poor train connectivity, inadequate healthcare, sanitation concerns, and imposition of Khasmahal land laws. Discontent was also expressed over illegal truck entry charges by the municipal council. Eastern Chamber president Rajesh Agarwal lauded the Chamber's intervention in halting agriculture tax collection and sought continued support to address policy bottlenecks affecting trade in the district. Describing Santhal Pargana as a region full of potential, business leaders demanded its declaration as an Industrial Thrust Area. Suggestions included setting up agro-based industries, food processing units, spiritual tourism circuits, textile and pharma hubs in Sahibganj, Godda, and Pakur. Gattani said, 'To make Jharkhand prosperous, Santhal Pargana must be empowered.' He underlined Sahibganj's mineral wealth, maize cultivation, and tourism potential. Secretary General Aditya Malhotra added that industrialisation in the region could curb migration. Regional VP Ramesh Kumar demanded a Lohardaga–Bharno–Gumla rail line and flagged toll collection issues. Objection was also raised against a proposed 5% electricity surcharge. Traders were urged to file formal protests. During the meeting, executive member Rohit Poddar contacted civic officials for drain cleaning, with assurance of action within a week. Earlier, delegates paid tribute at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial and held a city tour. A regional convention was also held with participation from all six Santhal districts. UNI XC BM
