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Pawan Kalyan Never Wanted To Act But Box Office Had Other Plans
The actor recalled his younger days and opened up about the time when he was still figuring out what he wanted to do in the future. Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan revealed that acting was never his first choice; in fact, the actor never planned on following his brother Chiranjeevi's footsteps and joining the film industry. During an interview, Pawan opened up and stated that he was pushed into the films. For decades, Pawan Kalyan has been entertaining the fans with back-to-back blockbuster hits, using his platform to inspire the youth and instil in them a sense of patriotism and civic duty. Although he was not sure about joining the entertainment industry at first, he soon realised its immense power and started using his platform to give back to society. Pawan Kalyan Reveals He Was 'Pushed Into Films' During an interview with Times News, Pawan Kalyan was seen reflecting on his acting career as he candidly opened up about his dreams, initial days in the industry, and his films. During the interview, the actor recalled his younger days and opened up about the time when he was still figuring out what he wanted to do in the future. 'Even as I was figuring it out, I knew I wanted to contribute in some meaningful way. As you know, acting was never my original plan. I was pushed into films, but I found myself on this platform, and I recognised its immense power," Pawan stated. He further explained that the thought of giving back to society was instilled by the stories of our freedom fighters. 'Like many teenagers, I was grappling with my identity and future, but one thing that always stayed with me was the deep inspiration I drew from our freedom struggle," Pawan stated, explaining that the countless sacrifices made by individuals for the independence of our country developed in him a profound sense of patriotism, for which the actor possesses a deep sense of duty toward the society. Pawan Kalyan On Using His Platform To Give Back To Society Pawan Kalyan also explained how he uses his platform to give back to society and inspire the youth. 'From the very beginning, I made a conscious effort to use films, particularly through songs, to send messages without being preachy," he stated, explaining that with directors, musicians, and technicians, he found a way to embed messages of patriotism, civic duty, and questioning the status quo through their songs. Pawan Kalyan's Latest Release Pawan Kumar was last seen in Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit, where he played the titular character as the hero going head-to-head with Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (played by Bobby Deol) in his attempts at retrieving the Koh-i-Noor. Alongside Pawan Kalyan and Bobby Deol, the film also starred Nidhi Agerwal and Sathyaraj in prominent roles. 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.
Mint
31-07-2025
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Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 6: Ashwin Kumar's animated film nears ₹40 crore mark
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 6: Ashwin Kumar's mythological animated film Mahavatar Narsimha continues its steady run at the box office. Emerging as a surprise hit, the film has been holding its own against titles like Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit. Despite discounted ticket rates, it has raked in ₹ 37.05 crore in India so far. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Mahavatar Narsimha earned ₹ 7.50 crore across all languages on day 6, based on collections from morning, afternoon, and evening shows nationwide. The film's total domestic collection now stands at ₹ 37.05 crore. Released in Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, the film is available in both 2D and 3D formats. Early estimates suggest that on day 6, Mahavatar Narsimha saw an overall occupancy of 50.32% among Telugu audiences in the 3D format. The breakdown is as follows: Morning Shows: 34.73% Afternoon Shows: 44.10% Evening Shows: 53.63% Night Shows: 68.83% For the Telugu 2D format, the overall occupancy was higher at 35.24%, with the following split: Morning Shows: 22.39% Afternoon Shows: 29.16% Evening Shows: 38.47% Night Shows: 50.95% In the Hindi version, the 3D format recorded 37.28% occupancy on Wednesday, while the 2D format registered a lower 28.35%. The film is seeing better footfall for its 3D screenings across regions. On day 5, Mahavatar Narsimha had grossed ₹ 35.25 crore across India.
Mint
31-07-2025
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Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 6: Ashwin Kumar's animated film nears ₹40 crore mark
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 6: Ashwin Kumar's mythological animated film Mahavatar Narsimha continues its steady run at the box office. Emerging as a surprise hit, the film has been holding its own against titles like Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit. Despite discounted ticket rates, it has raked in ₹ 37.05 crore in India so far. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Mahavatar Narsimha earned ₹ 7.50 crore across all languages on day 6, based on collections from morning, afternoon, and evening shows nationwide. The film's total domestic collection now stands at ₹ 37.05 crore. Released in Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, the film is available in both 2D and 3D formats.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 7: Pawan Kalyan film shows no growth, yet to beat HIT The Third Case
Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 7: Krish and Jyothi Krisna's Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal and Bobby Deol-starrer Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit was released in theatres on 24 July, with paid premieres on 23 July. In the seven days it has run in theatres, the film has yet to touch the ₹100 crore mark in India. Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 7: Pawan Kalyan's saviour act might not be enough to save the film. Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office According to the trade website Sacnilk, HHVM collected ₹1.25 crore net in India on Wednesday, taking its total collection to ₹80.35 crore. The film showed barely any growth as compared to Monday. This means that it is yet to beat Sailesh Kolanu's Nani-starrer HIT: The Third Case's ₹80.75 crore lifetime domestic collection. HHVM was released in theatres with no competition, and tickets cost as high as ₹700-1500 for the premieres, ₹354-531 during the weekend, and ₹302-472 until 11 days of release. Despite the cost of tickets and the hype around the film during its release, HHVM still saw massive dips on Friday and Monday, showing further dips during the week. HHVM has beaten small films like MAD Square and Court, apart from Naga Chaitanya's Thandel, but it still has Dhanush's Kuberaa, Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj, Ram Charan's Game Changer and Venkatesh's Sankranthiki Vasthunam to contend with. About Hari Hara Veera Mallu HHVM is a historical epic film that has been in production for five long years. The film saw a change in directors after Krish walked out due to shoot delays, and producer AM Rathnam's son Jyothi Krisna took over. While the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant issues to production, Pawan also took a break to campaign in the AP elections. He is now the Deputy CM of the state. HHVM tells the story of an outlaw called Veera Mallu who travels from Golconda to Delhi on a quest for the Koh-i-Noor. The film will have a sequel, HHVM: Part 2 – Battlefield (Yuddhabhoomi in Telugu), which has yet to go on floors. Pawan has stated that he shot a portion of the sequel but hinted he'll only complete it if this film is a hit.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
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HHVM actor Anasuya Bharadwaj reacts to those criticising her dressing as a mother: ‘Bold does not equate disrespect'
Pushpa and Hari Hara Veera Mallu actor Anasuya Bharadwaj took to her social media to pen a note 'clearly without anger', addressing those who have spoken out against her. Recently, the actor noted that she saw a few individuals criticising the way she dresses, particularly because she is a mother. Asking them not to judge her for 'simply living life', she urged people to learn how to accept differences instead of targeting her. Anasuya Bharadwaj was recently criticised for dressing 'boldly' despite being a mother of two. Anasuya Bharadwaj on being criticised Anasuya began her note by stating that she often remains silent these days, but she felt compelled to speak out against this 'clearly' and 'without anger'. She added that she noticed a few women speakers going around on social media channels and targeting her specifically. She mentioned that she does not know them, and yet, they feel free to get personal. Anasuya then added, 'Yes, I am a woman, a wife, and a mother of two, I also enjoy dressing in a way that reflects my personal style. Glamour, style, and confidence have always been integral to my identity. Some believe that this doesn't align with being a mother, I want to pose a question: Does becoming a mother mean giving up your true self?' She also wrote of how her family supports her without judgement, 'My family – my husband and children – love me for who I am. They do not judge me; they support me. That is what truly matters. I recognise that some may not be accustomed to this level of openness, and that's perfectly fine. However, let's not mistake choice for negative influence.' Anasuya mentioned that her sons are witnessing her as a woman who is 'confident, kind, respectful, and unashamed of herself.' 'Being bold does not equate to being disrespectful. Dressing in the way I enjoy does not mean I have lost my values,' she added. She also mentioned that she does not want anyone to follow her example and just hopes no one judges her for living her life. She ended the note with, 'If we can learn to accept our differences without resorting to attacks, we will all be able to coexist more peacefully. I will continue to live proudly, lovingly, and unapologetically, while always maintaining respect for others.' What happened Recently, a journalist called Durga Vadlamani spoke about Anasuya in an interview with Tree Media Digital. She said, 'Anasuya loves to say everyone is trolling her. Why would anyone do that? No one else is getting trolled. You are willingly dressing like that in front of your sons to get trolled. But okay, that's your personal life. Why would you dress like that on a show, also?' She also spoke about 'values' and how Anasuya lacks them while doing TV shows. Anasuya most recently played Dakshayani in Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa 2: The Rule. She also starred in Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad and featured in the song Kollagottinadhiro in Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit.
