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Hari Hara Veera Mallu USA Premiere Advance Booking Update: Pawan Kalyan starrer crosses USD 150k in pre-sales; Strong trailer required for bigger gains
Pawan Kalyan's much-awaited period action drama, Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs. Spirit, is gearing up for its grand theatrical release on June 12, 2025. The film is set in the 17th-century Mughal era and Pawan Kalyan learned sword-fighting to prepare for his role. At the time of this article, based on the data shared by USA box office tracker 'Venky Box Office', HHVM has crossed USD 150,000 in advance sales for its USA premieres, with close to 6,000 tickets sold across various locations. While these numbers are decent, they fall short of the electrifying momentum typically associated with a Pawan Kalyan starrer. The advance bookings, which have been open for a while, are moving at a slower pace than anticipated. With only nine days left until the premieres, the film is yet to unlock its full potential at the box office. Notably, bookings in Canada have not yet started, which is surprising for a film of this scale, as major releases usually have advance sales open across key markets by this time. For a star like Pawan Kalyan, whose films like Gabbar Singh and Bheemla Nayak have set benchmarks with explosive openings, the current trend feels underwhelming. The film is aiming to hit the ambitious USD 1 million mark for its USA premieres, but it will need a significant push to get there. The slow traction in advance bookings could be attributed to the film's turbulent journey. Hari Hara Veera Mallu has faced multiple postponements since its announcement in 2020, with delays caused by the pandemic, production challenges, and Pawan Kalyan's busy schedule. These hiccups may have tempered the excitement for some fans. Also Pawan Kalyan's recent foray into politics as Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister has kept him in the spotlight, but it's possible that his divided focus has left some audiences uncertain about the film's momentum. Still, the Power Star's loyal fanbase remains a force to reckon with, and their enthusiasm could turn things around. What the film needs now is a banger trailer that reignites the hype and pulls in crowds. The makers have released four singles but the songs haven't created the viral buzz expected from an M.M. Keeravani soundtrack. A high-octane trailer showcasing Pawan Kalyan's larger-than-life presence, combined with the film's stellar cast of Bobby Deol, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Nidhhi Agerwal could be the spark to drive ticket sales. With full-fledged bookings set to open soon, including major chains like Regal and AMC, there's still time for Hari Hara Veera Mallu to pick up steam. Fans are eagerly waiting for the trailer to drop, which could be the key to unlocking a box-office storm. Will Hari Hara Veera Mallu live up to its promise and hit the USD 1 million mark in USA premieres? Only time will tell. You can stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates on the Pawan Kalyan starrer.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Allu Aravind Supports Pawan Kalyan, Questions Theatre Bandh Amid HHVM Release; Dil Raju Calls It ‘Miscommunication'
The controversy over a possible theatre bandh in Telugu states has stirred strong reactions from industry leaders ahead of the release of actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's film Hari Hara Veera Mallu (HHVM), scheduled for June 12. Pawan Kalyan recently criticized the Telugu film industry for showing a lack of respect toward the Andhra Pradesh government, prompting support from producer Allu Aravind and clarifications from Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman Dil Raju. Pawan Kalyan's Remarks: Pawan Kalyan called out the film industry for not showing gratitude or respect to the Andhra Pradesh government. He highlighted that despite the government's efforts to grant industry status and develop the film sector, the film chamber had yet to meet AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu since he took office. While not mentioning the bandh explicitly, his film HHVM was at risk of being affected by the ongoing disputes. Allu Aravind's Stand: Backing Pawan Kalyan, Allu Aravind questioned the rationale behind a theatre bandh just before HHVM's release. He praised Pawan's contributions to the industry since assuming office and revealed that when they approached Pawan about ticket price hikes, he directed them to meet the AP CM through the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce. Aravind criticized the industry bigwigs for ignoring this advice and questioned their respect toward the government, especially since they had previously met with the former CM. Dil Raju's Clarification: At a press conference in Hyderabad, Dil Raju called the bandh controversy a result of 'miscommunication.' He acknowledged Pawan Kalyan's justified frustration but insisted that no one intended to block the film's release. Raju blamed sensational media coverage and said the theatre bandh talks began after East Godavari exhibitors raised concerns over the revenue model in April. He emphasized that the HHVM release date wasn't finalized when discussions started and denied encouraging any shutdowns. Raju also criticized the lack of unity in the Telugu film industry and blamed the film chamber for failing to address the issue promptly. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the Telugu film industry and the Andhra Pradesh government as they navigate demands around revenue sharing and industry development, with the HHVM release hanging in the balance.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Allu Aravind backs Pawan Kalyan and questions theatre bandh during HHVM release; Dil Raju claims ‘miscommunication'
Ever since news came out two weeks ago that the exhibitors in the Telugu states are debating calling for a theatre bandh from 1 June, should their demands not be met, allegations have been thrown around. Actor and Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, whose film Hari Hara Veera Mallu (HHVM) was in the line of fire, also called out the Telugu film industry for lacking respect for the government. Since then, the bigwigs in the film industry have scrambled to make things right, at least publicly. (Also Read: Telugu film industry doesn't have 'minimum respect or gratitude towards Andhra Pradesh govt', says Pawan Kalyan) On Saturday, the actor-politician called out the film industry's lack of respect, pointing out that the film chamber has yet to meet AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu since he came into power. Pawan said, 'At a time when the government is thinking of giving industry status and developing the film industry, including ensuring that their (film makers) respect is not lowered, they do not have even a minimum respect or gratitude towards the Andhra Pradesh government.' While he did not bring up the bandh, his film HHVM, which was supposed to be released on 12 June, would've been affected. On Sunday, producer Allu Aravind, who is also Pawan's brother, Chiranjeevi's brother-in-law, backed the actor-politician and questioned the bandh. 'When Pawan Kalyan's film is about to release, how do you call for a theatre bandh? He has helped the industry so much since he came into power. When we went to meet him for ticket hikes once, he asked us to meet CM Chandrababu Naidu with the chamber (Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce).' However, Aravind claims that no one bothered to meet the CM despite Pawan asking them to, saying, 'But no one bothered to meet the CM till date. Someone even questioned what our private business has to do with the government. If that's true, why did the bigwigs of the film industry go to meet the former CM? Don't we owe them more respect than this?' Producer Naga Vamsi also posted a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter) that read, 'Unnecessary issues created at times when focus was needed elsewhere have led to much bigger problems, ones that could have been easily avoided if common sense had taken the driver's seat.' Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman Dil Raju held a press meet in Hyderabad on Monday to chalk it all down to nothing but 'miscommunication'. 'Kalyan garu is angry today; he has the right to scold us. We will bear it. His anger is justified, but it's not true that his film was targeted. It happened because you also printed such headlines,' he said, also blaming the media, adding, 'No one has the audacity to stop his film from releasing. This was also miscommunicated to the governments. As a film industry, the chamber should've met the AP CM. Don't ask me questions on why we need to meet the government in the first place.' Raju also claimed that the theatre bandh was 'blown out of proportion' after the East Godavari exhibitors kicked off the conversation around the revenue system on 19 April. He also claimed that not all films follow the rental-based model, but most follow the percentage model. 'More than anything, when this conversation began, the HHVM release date was not locked. I never encouraged the exhibitors to shut down theatres,' he claimed, adding, 'Ideally, Allu Aravind and I should've held a press meet together. But there's no unity in the film industry among anyone.' He also blamed the chamber for not speaking up about the issue as soon as the news came out.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Theater shut down in AP and Telangana put on temporary hold ahead of Thug Life, Hari Hara Veera Mallu's release
The ongoing conflict between theater exhibitors and producers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh reached a peak when the former demanded a complete shutdown of single screens starting June 1. This move put the future of major releases like Thug Life and HHVM at risk. Now, the shutdown or bandh has been temporarily called off after mutual consensus, with an interim agreement that exhibitors will hold the bandh for now, as these two films are considered important for their potential business. The previous meeting between the two parties centered on disagreements over the revenue share model. The theater owners are now demanding a percentage-based revenue model, along with a longer gap between the theatrical and digital release of a film. The meeting failed to produce positive results as many producers and makers were absent and couldn't share their inputs. With two major films, Thug Life and HHVM, set for theatrical release, the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce has confirmed the temporary suspension of the shutdown to support the upcoming big business. Based on earlier reports, the bandh scheduled to start on June 1 had the potential to disrupt box office collections not just for these two films. Moreover, if the shutdown had extended, it could have severely affected the performance of several other releases like Kuberaa and Kannappa. Now that the crisis has been averted, these projects can proceed as planned and are expected to perform well at the box office. For those unaware, Thug Life is set to release on June 5, 2025, while Hari Hara Veera Mallu will hit theaters on June 12.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Exhibitors put theatre bandh in Telugu states on hold temporarily for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Thug Life
Exhibitors in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh initially called for a theatre bandh from 1 June due to issues with film producers over the revenue sharing model. A Cinema Express report states that they have now decided to temporarily call off the bandh due to the release of Hari Hara Veera Mallu (HHVM) and Thug Life. (Also Read: Kamal Haasan says he and Mani Ratnam 'want the audience to forget Nayakan' when they watch Thug Life) Telugu film producers and the exhibitors' association met on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing dispute over the revenue share model. The meeting was reportedly inconclusive, and the parties will discuss it further before reaching an agreement. However, an unofficial interim was reached, as a source close to the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) told the publication that the exhibitors will temporarily put the bandh on hold, given the potential theatrical business coming in from Thug Life's release on 5 June and HHVM's release on 12 June. TFCC chairman Dr Pratani Ramakrishna Goud released an official statement and called upon the governments of both the Telugu states to intervene and reintroduce the percentage system that the exhibitors are asking for. He also stated that this system would benefit producers, exhibitors, and distributors, encouraging more opportunities for budding producers. Earlier this week, the exhibitors' association called for a single-screen theatre bandh in the Telugu states from 1 June. The exhibitors pressed for a percentage-based revenue model versus the rental-based model currently in use for theatrical revenue. The percentage system they asked for was reportedly in practice until 2002. However, a few Telugu producers decided on the rental-based system, which reportedly made things difficult. Should the bandh still go into effect from 1 June, only multiplex theatres will remain open in both states. Mani Ratnam's Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Thug Life, and Krish and AM Jyothi Krishna's Pawan Kalyan and Bobby Deol-starrer HHVM, will be the films potentially affected. Sekhar Kammula's Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh-starrer Kuberaa and Mukesh Kumar Singh's Vishnu Manchu-starrer Kannappa are also slated for release in June.
