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Pawan Kalyan Had 'Fears' Hari Hara Veer Mallu Might Be Shelved: 'Burden Of Finance...'
Last Updated: Pawan Kalyan says how 'relieved' he feels - almost like a weight has been taken off my chest - now that Hari Hara Veera Mallu is finally seeing the light of day. After facing multiple delays, Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veer Mallu that went on floors in September 2020 is finally releasing in theatres today. What further clouded its release was producer AM Rathnam's previous dues worth three crores. A formal complaint was lodged against him with the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce, citing pending dues related to his previous films like Oxygen, Bangaram and Muddula Koduku. The Chamber then requested Hari Hara Veer Mallu distributors to help facilitate the recovery of dues before the film's release in the Nizam region. Now, speaking exclusively to News18 Showsha, Kalyan shares an update on the matter and says, 'All dues have been cleared. Financial woes and other logistical issues will be there [when it comes to any big film] but everything has been resolved. More than the finances, it was about technical aspect such as special effects that took a toll on all of us. We announced the release of the film but then we again got delayed by a month-and-a-half." And now that the film is finally seeing the light of the day, the Deputy CM of AP heaves a sign of relief. He admits, 'It took five years for the film to finish. It gives me a sense of great relief. It feels like a weight has been taken off my chest. If my film will be shelved or even get made – I had those fears without a doubt. The burden of finance truly brings down a film. Plus, I had to grow my hair and keep it that way even though I don't like long hair. I had to be constantly alert as to when they may suddenly call me." But Kalyan reveals that this isn't the first that he's seeing financial difficulties in a film he's part of. And while one would assume that belonging to one of the most influential families would dilute these issues, he feels otherwise. 'A film should ideally take six months to finish shoot but this one took a very long time, which has never happened before. Even though my brother is Chiranjeevi and I come from a good background, I've seen financial difficulties throughout my career for most of my films. But I've always stood my own ground," he states. In fact, to pull his films up from a financial mess, he often took a pay cut. 'To release a film, I've had to run from pillar to post, not knowing what to do. I thought things will get better over time but the size of the load kept increasing and the situation never changed. Budgets keep increasing and the financial load of making a film has always hit me. I had to forgo my remuneration. I had to send my signatures to financiers for a film to get released. These things kept happening. I don't know how the other actors deal with it but in my case, such issues are recurring," Kalyan tells us. First Published: July 23, 2025, 23:27 IST 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.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Legal hurdles emerge for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'
Popular actor Pawan Kalyan 's pan-India historical masterpiece 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' was supposed to hit the screens on July 24, however, it has now found itself amidst legal trouble, which raises questions if it will release on that date. The film has created a lot of anticipation not only among Pawan Kalyan's fans but also in the film industry itself. The box office reception of the film, which has been made with a lot of effort, is being noticed not only in India but also internationally. Two companies file complaints over unpaid dues With just a few days left for the film's release, an unexpected financial crisis has arisen around the film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'. Two companies have filed a complaint with the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce against the film's producer AM Rathnam. According to 123 Telugu, Asian Enterprises has demanded the return of the Rs. 2.60 crore advance payment given for the film 'Oxygen' with interest. Distributors urge to cooperate A called Mahalaxmi Films has demanded the recovery of the Rs. 90 lakhs already paid for the films 'Muthula Koduku' and 'Pangaram'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Following this, the Telangana Film Chamber has appealed to the distributors of Hari Hara Veera Mallu in the Nizam region to cooperate in this matter. There is tension in the Tollywood circle as these issues have the potential to create legal hurdles when the film is released. AM Rathnam must act fast to avoid delay In this situation, producer A.M. Rathnam is in a situation where he has to resolve these issues quickly and smooth the release of the film. The question of whether this project, which has been anticipated for many years, will be able to meet the fans without any obstacles is currently being raised in cinema circles.
