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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pawan Kalyan says Trivikram Srinivas helped him get back on his feet after a career flop: 'I call him a godsend'
Actor Pawan Kalyan recently opened up about his friendship with director Trivikram Srinivas and his appreciation for remakes. Speaking at the 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part-1' pre-release event in Hyderabad, Kalyan discussed his cinematic vision, artistic compromises, and a long-standing bond. Pawan Kalyan shares how Trivikram Srinivas helped him to make a comeback Kalyan recalled a challenging period in his career when he had suffered a major failure and felt adrift in the industry. He said that during that time, Trivikram Srinivas stepped in to support him—even though they barely knew each other. Trivikram offered friendship and collaboration during failure, which led to the making of their film Jalsa. "After one flop, I lost my footing in cinema. That's when director Trivikram Srinivas came and stood by me. I didn't even know who he was at the time. People usually come to you when you taste success, but he came to me during failure. My friend stood by me and made 'Jalsa'. They say adversity reveals true character. That's why I call Trivikram godsend, " he said. Why Remakes Became a Necessity In response to criticism regarding the high number of remakes in his filmography, Kalyan clarified that remakes were always a practical solution rather than his first choice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo He explained that original scripts require time and creative bandwidth, which he could not afford while balancing political duties and family life. He added that many producers believed they could generate quick profits by casting him in remakes, and that he often lacked support from top-tier directors for original content. AM Rathnam Backed an Original, Rooted Story Kalyan praised producer AM Rathnam for choosing to invest in 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu', a period action drama with an original and culturally rooted narrative. He said Rathnam's decision to support a non-remake project reflected courage and conviction, especially in an industry often driven by commercial shortcuts. About the Film Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part-1' stars Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Sathyaraj, and Nargis Fakhri. Produced by A. Dayakar Rao under Mega Surya Production and presented by AM Rathnam, the film is slated for release on July 24, 2025.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Pawan Kalyan calls Trivikram a godsend, explains reasons for choosing remakes
Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who has joined the promotions of his long-delayed film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part-1', spoke candidly about the film's struggles, his bond with director Trivikram Srinivas, and the reasoning behind his string of at the pre-release event in Hyderabad on Monday, Pawan, recalling the difficult phase in his career, said, 'After one flop, I lost my footing in cinema. That's when director Trivikram Srinivas came and stood by me. I didn't even know who he was at the time. People usually come to you when you taste success, but he came to me during failure. My friend stood by me and made 'Jalsa'. They say adversity reveals true character. That's why I call Trivikram godsend.' advertisementPawan Kalyan, known for having several remakes in his filmography, including his earlier collaboration with AM Rathnam, 'Khushi', addressed the criticism during the event, saying, 'People often scold me for doing remakes. What can I do? We didn't have big directors supporting us.' He further added, 'Many thought they could just make a remake with me and earn money. You might wonder why I do so many remakes, but how else can I run a political party and take care of my family? Original stories take time. Remakes seemed like a practical solution. It was never because I didn't want to do new films.'He concluded by crediting producer AM Rathnam for backing an ambitious, original project like 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu', saying, 'It was his decision to make a strong, rooted film with me.'Here's the trailer: The period action drama is produced by A Dayakar Rao under Mega Surya Production and presented by AM Rathnam. The film also features Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Sathyaraj, Nargis Fakhri, among others. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on July 24.- Ends
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Director Krish calls Pawan Kalyan soul and storm of HHVM, shares emotional note
Ahead of the long-delayed release of Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part 1', director Krish Jagarlamudi, who was originally at the helm of the project, extended his heartfelt support to the team, describing the film as one of his most passionate cinematic sharing his emotional and poetic note on X, wrote: 'Now 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' walks into the world. Not quietly but with purpose. With the weight of history and passion behind every frame. This journey was made possible by two great legends not just in cinema, but in spirit (sic).'advertisementHere's the post: He further went on to praise Pawan Kalyan's unmatched spirit, adding, 'There's a fire in him that no camera can fully capture. He gave HHVM its spine, its soul, and its storm (sic),' calling the actor an extraordinary director also credited veteran producer AM Rathnam as the pillar behind the film's scale and vision. 'His ability to see big, to hold the chaos, and to build with faith is rare (sic),' he noted, acknowledging the team's perseverance despite words come at a time when actor-politician and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has actively joined the promotional campaign, reigniting buzz around the period Krish refrained from elaborating on why he stepped away from the film, Pawan Kalyan had earlier stated at press events that the change in directors was due to personal and practical circumstances. Nonetheless, the actor expressed his deep gratitude towards Krish, calling him the film's founding the trailer: 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' has had a tumultuous journey, marked by multiple delays, postponements and creative changes. Backed by Mega Surya Production and presented by AM Rathnam, the film features Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Sathyaraj, and Nargis Fakhri. MM Keeravani composed the music, while Gnana Sekhar and Manoj Paramahamsa handled the cinematography. The film is slated to hit screens on July 24.- Ends
Hans India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bookings Open for Hari Hara Veera Mallu in Nizam Region — But Something's Different
Fans of Pawan Kalyan's Power Star throughout all of the Telugu state are currently on watch as the countdown to Hari Hara Velera Mallu commences. If you've been waiting for a long time to purchase tickets for the Nizam region, we've finally got an update. And it's got a surprise twist. Hari Hara Veera Mallu bookings have officially started within the Nizam region. However, at present, they're only available through the District app. This is two days prior to the launch. BookMyShow access will be available later. Hari Hara Veera Mallu release pattern seems to be an intentional action by the distributor team in order to increase momentum and generate buzz for HHVM. Showcasing the hype of the release, the ticketing is picking up in Telangana's Nizam region bookings, courtesy of the film's fans. With the booking process now live they are anticipated to pour into the theater and it's thrilling to see what records are smashed during this pre-release flurry. The film's biggest pre-release party was held last night with the style of. It was the first time in the past year, Pawan Kalyan new movie is stepping into the spotlight to actively promote the film via interviews and media interaction and will give fans something to be excited about. In the cast, Nidhhi Agerwal, the female lead role, has been awe-inspiring in her efforts to promote the film, more than anyone else with the film. The film also features an impressive cast that includes Bobby Deol, Nasser, Sunil Anasuya Bharadwaj, Pujita Ponnada, Sathyaraj and many others. Produced by Mega Surya Production, the film is directed by Jyothi Krisna. It also features a captivating Hari Hara Veera Mallu twist created by MM Keeravani. The focus is now at the box office as this Pawan Kalyan storm gears up to play in theatres.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
I don't rank as high as other heroes: Pawan Kalyan makes startling claim
Ahead of the long-delayed release of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part 1', actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan opened up about the emotional journey behind the film and the many challenges it faced. Despite being one of Telugu cinema's most influential stars, the actor-politician humbly remarked that he doesn't see himself on the same commercial scale as some of his at a press meet in Hyderabad on Monday, Pawan said, 'Politically, I may have a recognisable name and a presence across the country. But when it comes to cinema, I know I don't rank as high as other heroes. That brings its own set of challenges. My films may not do the kind of business theirs do or bring in the same returns. My primary focus has always been politics. I never was competitive with films. My focus was always on social service. It is everyone's industry.'Here's the video: He admitted that he rarely attends promotional events, not out of arrogance, but because he finds it difficult to market his own work. 'This press meet is for producer AM Rathnam. I'm here because of him,' he said, crediting the veteran producer's unwavering faith in keeping the film alive through its numerous delays and setbacks.'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' has had a troubled production history, with nearly a dozen postponements and changes behind the scenes. Initially helmed by director Krish Jagarlamudi, the film was conceived as a high-concept period drama. However, due to various circumstances, Krish stepped away, and the directorial reins were handed over to Jyothi Krisna, son of AM Krish's early involvement, Pawan said, 'Krish brought this as a high-concept project. I thank him for laying the foundation.' He also spoke candidly about the creative and financial difficulties that plagued the film. 'This project wasn't smooth. We had to face many challenges,' he said. Produced by A Dayakar Rao under Mega Surya Production and presented by AM Rathnam, the period action drama stars Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Sathyaraj, Nargis Fakhri, and others. The film's music is composed by MM Keeravani, with cinematography by Gnana Sekhar and Manoj Paramahamsa. It is slated for release on July 24.- Ends
