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Indian Express
24 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 1 early report: Pawan Kalyan's action drama crosses Rs 18 cr mark; could become actor's biggest opener
Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 1 early report: Pawan Kalyan's action-adventure drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit, starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, finally hit theatres on July 24. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and AM Jyothi Krishna, the film has received a mixed response from critics. However, it opened to strong audience turnout on its first day. According to early estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, the movie has already grossed Rs 18.68 crore at the box office. Based on early trends, Hari Hara Veera Mallu might even cross the Rs 20 crore mark. The film recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 54.71% at the box office, with morning shows at 63.52% and afternoon shows at 45.89%. The highest theatre occupancy was reported in the Vijayawada region. Hari Hara Veera Mallu was also released in other languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The Hindi version saw a 13.65% occupancy, followed by 11.24% in Malayalam, 10.59% in Kannada, and 9.54% in Tamil. Hari Hara Veera Mallu is expected to become Pawan Kalyan's biggest opener so far. The actor's 2022 film Bheemla Nayak earned Rs 56.5 crore at the worldwide box office. The movie is facing stiff competition from Bollywood releases such as Ahaan Panday's Saiyaara, and Hollywood films like David Corenswet starrer Superman and Marvel's The Fantastic 4: First Steps. ALSO READ | Pawan Kalyan says he hasn't abandoned Hari Hara Veera Mallu: 'Refrained from promoting films not out of arrogance, but…' An excerpt from SCREEN's review of Hari Hara Veera Mallu read, 'This is a film in which every element, from start to finish, is soaked in artifice and is completely devoid of the agency or emotional intelligence that one might even find in a regular school play. If the completely lacklustre visual effects are one issue, the narrative that piles on one exaggerated moment after another in the name of intensity makes the whopping 163-minute runtime feel almost punishing. The problem lies not just in the film's gaze, but more so in the uninspired visual realisation of the story. Despite the services of seasoned cinematographers Gnana Shekar VS (Krish Jagarlamudi's long-time collaborator) and Manoj Paramahamsa, the visual palette only makes a fleeting impression while the production design mostly resembles a theme-park version of history.' Hari Hara Veera Mallu also features Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles. The period drama will be released in two parts, and the second part will be called Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 2 – Battlefield.
India.com
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who quit industry at the age of 15, became IAS officer after cracking UPSC exam, name is...
Meet actress, who quit industry at the age of 15, became IAS officer after cracking UPSC exam, name is... Today, we will highlight the journey of this woman who started off her career in the entertainment industry as an actress but quit films midway to become an IAS officer. Despite having a successful career, the former actress decided to give one of the most difficult competitive exams in the country- UPSC, and cleared the exam successfully. This child actress quit films to crack UPSC She is none other than HS Keerthana, who left Kannada film industry and pursued a career in administrative services. She was a popular child artist who starred in various daily soaps such as Karpoorada Gombe, Ganga-Yamuna, Muddina Aliya, Upendra, A, Kanoor Heggadati, Circle Inspector, O Mallige, Lady Commissioner, Habba, Dore, Simhadri, Janani, Chiguru, and Putani Agent . But as she grew, her passion towards UPSC became stronger. She left industry at the age of 15. According to reports, she appeared in more than 32 films and 48 TV shows over the course of her acting career. In 2011, Keerthana cleared the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) exam before starting her preparations for UPSC CSE. Following that, she served as a KAS officer for two years and then decided to attempt UPSC. HS Keerthana cleared UPSC exam after five attempts To fulfill her father's aspirations of becoming a doctor, she gave her first attempt at UPSC in 2013 but couldn't clear it. On the sixth attempt, she cracked the exam with an All India Rank (AIR) of 167. She was then posted as an Assistant Commissioner for Mandya District, Karnataka. In one of the early interactions with Keerthana said, 'I have seen many people hesitating in stating the number of attempts they have made to crack this exam. Many say that they get embarrassed to admit they could not make it even after 3/4/5 attempts. But then I wear my 6th ATTEMPT as a badge because that shows my perseverance and passion towards clearing this exam.'
The Hindu
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Conference to kick off higher secondary curriculum revision
The General Education department will organise a conference here on Friday to garner public opinion and hold discussions with stakeholders on the higher secondary curriculum revision that is being launched in the State. Following curriculum revision implemented for Classes I to X, students up to high school have received new textbooks in a phased manner. Now, the stage is set for revision of higher secondary textbooks published by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). Ahead of it, a discussion with stakeholders, including students and representatives of their organisations, teachers' organisations, academics, other experts, education officers, and members of the public, will be held at Tagore Theatre here. Minister for Finance K.N. Balagopal will perform the State-level inauguration of the public discussions at 10 a.m. Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty will preside. Kerala State Planning Board vice-chairperson V.K. Ramachandran will deliver the keynote address and release a few publications of the SCERT. Higher Secondary Principal Secretary Sharmila Mary Joseph will be the chief guest. Rationale for revision Following the inaugural, SCERT Director Jayaprakash R.K. will present the concept note for the curriculum revision. It will delve into the rationale for the revision; its context, particularly at the national level; and the changes in the State's higher education sector which the higher secondary classes are a stepping stone for. At present, both the SCERT and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks are in use in the higher secondary classes. These comprise 44 NCERT titles that were prepared as per the National Curriculum Framework, 2005, and include those for subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, and Sociology. These will continue to be used till a revision by the NCERT is effected. Revision of 80 titles published by the SCERT will be done. These include textbooks mostly for languages such as English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, and Arabic; subjects such as Journalism, Gandhian Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, Home Science, Music; foreign languages such as German, French, and Syriac; and those for Computer Science and Computer Applications.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Renukaswamy murder: HC bail order perverse use of discretionary powers, says SC
New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Thursday called the Karnataka High Court's decision to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and six others in the Renukaswamy murder case a "perverse exercise' of discretionary power. Renukaswamy murder: HC bail order perverse use of discretionary powers, says SC A bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan went on to reserve the verdict on Karnataka government's appeal against the December 13, 2024 order of the high court granting bail to the actor and co-accused. The top court heard submissions of senior advocates Siddhath Luthra, appearing for the state government, and Siddharth Dave and others, representing the accused in the case. It took on records the written note filed by the state and a few others while asking the counsel for remaining accused persons to file short notes within a week. Questioning the grant of the reprieve, Justice Pardiwala asked defence counsel by saying, 'Don't you think that the high court has dictated an order of acquittal of seven accused while deciding bail petitions?' The judge went on, 'What is worrying is that the manner in which the high court dictated the bail order…does the high court dictate the same kind of order in every bail matter?' The bench further questioned the way the high court dealt with the statements of two eye witnesses, Kiran and Puneet, calling them "unreliable witnesses'. 'This is the perverse exercise of discretionary powers in grant of bail to accused,' Justice Pardiwala said. Pointing out all accused persons were out on bail and the trial was yet to start, the court asked, "Has the high court applied its mind judicially?" On July 17, the bench expressed its reservation over the high court granting bail to the accused and said it was 'not at all convinced' by the manner in which the discretionary power exercised. Justice Pardiwala said, 'To be very honest with you, we are not convinced with the manner in which the high court has exercised discretion." The court underlined the need to be convinced that there was "no good reason for this court to interfere". Luthra argued the bail granted by the high court was unjustified, especially in a case involving serious charges under Section 302 of the IPC. He argued the high court effectively granted a "pre-trial acquittal" without properly examining key evidence, including statements of eyewitnesses and forensic findings. Luthra elaborated on how CCTV footage from the apartment complex, where the body was allegedly dumped, revealed suspicious vehicle movement. He also highlighted forensic evidence, including bloodstains found on items linked to the crime scene and the accused. He underscored the gravity of the charges and the circumstantial evidence indicating a conspiracy. Defending bail, Dave argued that the investigation was flawed and that the credibility of the eyewitnesses was questionable due to delayed statements. Dave pointed out that charges were yet to be framed and the trial has not commenced. The bench, however, expressed concern over the high court's approach, especially in handling the gravity of murder charge. 'We will not repeat the mistake of the high court. We are not here to decide guilt or innocence, only to examine whether bail was rightly granted,' Justice Pardiwala said. Darshan, along with actress Pavithra Gowda and several others, is accused of abducting and torturing 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan who allegedly sent obscene messages to Pavithra. The police alleged the victim was held in a shed in Bengaluru for three days in June 2024, tortured and his body was recovered from a drain. The top court on January 24 issued the notices to the actor, Pavithra Gowda, and others in the case on the plea of the state government. Darshan was arrested on June 11, 2024, for allegedly killing his fan Renukaswamy on June 8 the same year after he reportedly sent obscene messages to Gowda. The actor was arrested and lodged at the Parappana Agrahara Jail in Bengaluru but when a photograph of him relaxing with some other jail inmates went viral, he was transferred to Ballari Central Jail. The state moved the top court against the bail on January 6. The mortal remains of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, an autorickshaw driver, were discovered on June 9, 2024. He allegedly succumbed to injuries after being attacked on the orders of Darshan, who reportedly urged his fans to accost and kidnap Renukaswamy for posting derogatory comments about Gowda on social media. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Mint
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Collection Day 1: Pawan Kalyan's film off to a thunderous start, mints THIS amount
Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Collection Day 1: Pawan Kalyan's latest film, Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1—Sword vs Spirit released on Friday. Helmed by the directorial duo Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film has received an average response in early online reviews. Despite being called a mediocre film by many, the Pawan Kalyan-starrer has managed to draw audiences to theatres. According to the early estimates of the industry tracker, Hari Hara Veera Mallu has collected ₹ 12.35 crore on day 1 in all languages. These are live data from the website based on morning and afternoon shows. The final figures will be out after the night show. Based on early trends, the film is expected to easily cross ₹ 15 crore. If the current buzz continues through the day, it might even surpass ₹ 20 crore. Set in the 17th century, Hari Hara Veera Mallu is a period drama. It focuses on the story of the warrior Verra Mallu (played by Pawan Kalyan) who rises up against oppression for the people of his land. The film also stars Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi and Sathyaraj in other prominent roles. On its opening day, Hari Hara Veera Mallu had an overall 54.71% occupancy among Telugu audience. Its occupancy was as follows: The film also released in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages. It saw an overall 13.65% occupancy among Hindi audience on Thursday. While the Tamil version had an overall 9.54% occupancy on Thursday, the film had 11.24% Occupancy among the Malayalam audience. Hari Hara Veera Mallu saw 10.59% Kannada Occupancy on July 24, 2025. Initially marketed as a single film, Hari Hara Veera Mallu will now be released in two parts. The second part of the film will be called Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 2 – Battlefield (Yuddhabhoomi in Telugu). Part 2 is yet to hit the shooting floors. Talking about it during the promotions, Pawan had said that the making of Part 2 will depend on Part 1's box office performance and his political schedule. The Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh said, 'We will plan HHVM's sequel depending on the box office collection of part one and my schedule. We also need God's blessings for the sequel to happen.'
