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Hindustan Times
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pawan Kalyan answers why Hari Hara Veera Mallu is the 1st film he's promoting in a long time: ‘Not because of arrogance'
Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan is one of those Tollywood stars who is famously known for not promoting his upcoming films on social media or in person. In fact, even the actor admits it's hard to remember when he last spoke to the media to promote a film. Talking at a rarely held press conference in Hyderabad to promote Hari Hara Veera Mallu (HHVM), Pawan assured people that it's not something born out of 'arrogance'. Pawan Kalyan plays the titular character in Krish and Jyothi Krisna's Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Pawan Kalyan on promoting films Pawan spoke about why he doesn't promote his films, he said, 'It feels a little odd to talk without a podium. I can't remember the last time I promoted a film with the press. I feel shy about beating my own drum and talking about my films. It's not out of arrogance, I just don't know what to say. But I decided to speak about this film today for (producer) AM Rathnam garu.' Pawan also called himself an 'accidental actor' and stated that he got used to not promoting films because early in his career, his producers and media believed he was not 'sellable'. 'When they asked me to dance on a bus in Suswaghatam, I thought I would die. I told my sister-in-law (brother Chiranjeevi's wife Surekha) I can't act anymore. When I began my career, I was called unsellable. Magazines wouldn't even publish my photos. So, I got used to not taking part in publicity for my films.' The actor-politician got candid and stated that while he might be well-known in politics and a known face to the country, he is not on par with his colleagues from the industry. He also mentioned that he isn't 'talkative', unless it has to do with politics, adding, 'If a film is good, you don't need to talk about it. If it's bad, you don't need to do it anyway.' About Hari Hara Veera Mallu HHVM is directed by Krish and Jyothi Krisna and produced by AM Rathnam. The film also stars Nidhhi Agerwal and Bobby Deol in lead roles. Pawan plays the titular outlaw, who fights against the Mughal empire and tries to get back the Koh-i-Noor. The film will be released in theatres on 24 July, with premieres scheduled for July 23.
Hindustan Times
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pawan Kalyan is unsure of acting future after Hari Hara Veera Mallu: ‘Don't know how many films I can do'
Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, held a rare press conference in Hyderabad to discuss his upcoming film Hari Hara Veera Mallu (HHVM). While discussing choreographing a 20-minute fight scene for the film's climax, he also opened up about how 'difficult' it is to act in films after entering politics. Pawan Kalyan designed a 20-minute action sequence during the film's climax. Pawan Kalyan on acting and designing HHVM's climax Pawan opened up at the press meet about 'shouldering' the climax fight scene out of his love for martial arts, interest in the scene which sees him face off the Mughal empire and more. He said, 'I could not give them time to shoot. But I set aside my busy schedule for 57 days to shoot the climax in mid-May under the hot sun. The film put all my martial arts training to use. I designed the climax with some action choreographers, and the drama in the scene will connect with everyone. It shows how Indians suffered under Mughal rule.' He then added that he's aware of how difficult it is going to be for him to juggle politics and acting. 'Nenu politics ki velipoina taravata, Deputy CM badyatulu teeskunna taravata, andarki…aipoindi, inka cinemalu cheyyaledu itanu, ela chestadu? Adi naku telsu kashtam ani. (After I entered politics and took over the responsibility of being the Deputy CM, everyone wondered how I could continue to act in films. I also don't know how many films I can do.) But I wanted to give my best to this film,' he said. Pawan also spoke at the press conference about his respect for cinema, a field he believes is free of caste, region, and language disparities. He also stated that he decided to give HHVM his all for producer AM Rathnam. About Hari Hara Veera Mallu HHVM shows Pawan as the titular outlaw who faces off against Bobby Deol's Aurangzeb and rescues dancer Panchami, played by Nidhhi Agerwal. The film is produced by AM Rathnam and directed by Krish and Jyothi Krisna. The first part, HHVM: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit, will be released in theatres on 24 July. Before entering politics, Pawan also said yes to Sujeeth's They Call Him OG and Harish Shankar's Ustaad Bhagat Singh. He has yet to wrap up shooting for both films.
