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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pawan Kalyan REACTS to influencer Sharmistha Panoli's arrest, says 'the nation is watching'
Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of has called for fair and impartial handling of the case involving Sharmistha Panoli, a social media influencer recently arrested in Gurugram, Haryana. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Controversial video leads to arrest Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and Instagram influencer, was taken into custody by Kolkata Police for posting a controversial video, which allegedly contained communal remarks and criticism of Bollywood actors for their silence on the military operation. The video sparked widespread outrage online, leading to her arrest and judicial custody. Pawan Kalyan calls equal justice On social media, Kalyan expressed his support for equal justice, stressing that secularism should be a two-way street and not be manipulated to target individuals unfairly. On X, the 'Vakeel Saab' actor wrote, "During , Sharmistha, a law student, spoke out, her words regrettable and hurtful to some. She owned her mistake, deleted the video and apologized. The WB Police swiftly acted, taking action against Sharmistha." Pawan Kalyan shared that while blasphemy and hurtful remarks must be condemned, secularism should not be used selectively as a weapon or shield. He urged the West Bengal Police to act justly and ensure that the principles of fairness and equality are upheld in this case. "Secularism isn't a shield or sword" He added, "Blasphemy must be condemned, always! Secularism isn't a shield for some and a sword for others. It must be a two-way street. West Bengal Police, the nation is watching. Act justly for all. #IstandwithSharmistha. #EqualJustice" Pawan Kalyan's upcoming films Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan remains busy with his acting career, having three films lined up. He is preparing for the release of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 Sword vs Spirit', a historical action drama. Additionally, he is working on two other projects, 'They Call Him OG' and 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh'. 'HHVM: Part 1 Sword vs Spirit' is set to hit theatres on June 12.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hari Hara Veera Mallu USA Advance Booking: Pawan Kalyan's period action adventure records USD 94,000 in pre-sales for premiere day
Hari Hara Veera Mallu, headlined by Pawan Kalyan, along with an ensemble star cast, is about to hit the screens soon. The movie has recorded a decent pre-sales in the limited pre-bookings at the USA box office for the premiere day. Hari Hara Veera Mallu registers USD 94,000 of pre-sales, needs a banger trailer Jointly directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A M Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu recorded a decent pre-sales of USD 94,000 for the premiere day in the USA. Co-starring Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Aggerwal, Nargis Fakhri, and Nora Fatehi, the movie needs a banger trailer to see a surge in ticket sales and record a solid opening at the premieres. The movie has sold around 3500 tickets in approximately 600 shows across 196 locations. One must note that AMC cinemas have started to open the advance booking, while major Regal cinemas are yet to open. The full-fledged advance booking of Hari Hara Veera Mallu is expected to begin from this week. With 14 days still to go for the release, the Pawan Kalyan movie has enough time to record a phenomenal advance booking in order to sail through a successful theatrical run. The historical drama, bankrolled by Mega Surya Entertainment, is likely to mark a solid comeback of the star-actor after a hiatus of two years. He was last seen in Bro, co-starring Sll and directed by Samuthirakani. Set in the 17th century during the Mughal Empire, the movie narrates the untold story of brave Veera Mallu. The movie faced multiple delays in production due to various reasons, including the pandemic and Kalyan's political commitments. The actor is currently completing the patchwork and is expected to return to the sets of his other pending movies- They Call Him OG and Ustad Bhagat Singh. It will be interesting to see how the Pawan Kalyan starrer performs at the box office. For the unversed, the movie is hitting the silver screen on June 12th, 2025. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Emraan Hashmi diagnosed with dengue, puts Pawan Kalyan's OG shoots on hold
The shoot of Pawan Kalyan's much-awaited gangster drama 'They Call Him OG' has been temporarily halted after Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi was diagnosed with dengue. Based on reports, the actor was filming his portions in Mumbai when he began showing symptoms. Subsequent medical tests confirmed the diagnosis, leading doctors to advise complete rest for full to Bollywood Hungama, sources close to the production have revealed that Emraan immediately informed the makers about his condition. The team has decided to pause the shoot for now, ensuring the actor takes the time required for a full recovery. Emraan is expected to be under rest for at least a week before returning to film, directed by Sujeeth of 'Saaho' fame, features Pawan Kalyan in the lead role. Touted to be a high-octane gangster action drama, 'They Call Him OG', also known as 'OG', follows the story of a feared gangster who has mysteriously disappeared from the streets of Mumbai, only to resurface with vengeance in his heart. The narrative promises to blend intense action with emotional depth, set against the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld. Emraan Hashmi plays the primary antagonist in the film, marking his debut in Telugu cinema. The ensemble cast also includes Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Subhalekha Sudhakar, and Sriya Reddy, among others. Produced on a grand scale, the film is slated for a theatrical release on September was last seen in 'Ground Zero', directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar. He will also be seen next in 'G2', the sequel to Adivi Sesh's spy thriller 'Goodachari'.Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and actor, Pawan Kalyan, is gearing up for the release of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' on June 12. He also has 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' lined up for release Watch
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Sreeleela to kickstart Ustaad Bhagat Singh shoot with Pawan Kalyan from June 10
Pawan Kalyan starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh is all set to resume its shoot, and it seems Sreeleela will be joining soon. We at Pinkvilla have exclusively learned that the actress will begin filming from June 10, 2025, with a month-long schedule. As per a source close to development, it is said, 'Sreeleela is gearing up to begin shooting for her much-anticipated film Ustaad Bhagat Singh alongside power star Pawan Kalyan. The shoot is scheduled to commence on June 10th and will continue for a month-long schedule. Directed by Harish Shankar, the film is already generating massive interest and is slated for a grand release in 2026.' The movie Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, is expected to be the official Telugu-language adaptation of the Thalapathy Vijay starrer Theri, directed by Atlee. Helmed by Harish Shankar, the film follows the story of a former IPS officer living a quiet life under a new identity with his young daughter. However, when past enemies resurface, he must confront his past and do whatever it takes to protect her. With Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, Ustaad Bhagat Singh will feature Sreeleela as the female co-lead. As the long-delayed project resumes shooting, the film is slated for a 2026 theatrical release, with the official date yet to be announced. On the work front, Pawan Kalyan will also be seen in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and AM Jyothi Krishna, the film tells the story of the legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who takes on the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. The movie, slated for release on June 12, 2025, marks the first installment in a planned franchise and features an ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and others in key roles. Apart from Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Pawan Kalyan will also be seen in They Call Him OG, a gangster action drama directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth. This film is scheduled to hit theatres on September 25, 2025. Meanwhile, Sreeleela has a packed lineup ahead, with films like Junior, Mass Jathara, Aashiqui 3, and more in the pipeline.
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Emraan Hashmi diagnosed with dengue, shooting of Pawan Kalyan's OG on hold
Pawan Kalyan starrer The Call Him OG (or simply OG) is slated to release in theaters on September 25, 2025. After several delays in the shoot, the makers will have to halt the filming once again as Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has contracted dengue. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, sources have revealed that Hashmi was filming for They Call Him OG in Mumbai. During his time on the sets, he contracted the disease and showed dengue-like symptoms. Upon primary recommendation, the actor took tests, which confirmed that he was suffering from dengue. The doctors have advised the actor to take proper rest. As per sources, Emraan has also notified the makers of Pawan Kalyan starrer about the same. The makers have taken note of the actor's issues and asked him to keep his health as his first priority. The shoot has been put on hold for now. Concluding the report, sources have added that the actor is likely to be under rest for at least a week's time and will join back after he recovers. They Call Him OG is a gangster action drama starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role. The film helmed by Saaho fame Sujeeth features the tale of a gangster who had disappeared from the streets of Mumbai years ago. However, after his absence, he resurfaces just to take revenge on his enemies, making it an action-packed venture. With Pawan Kalyan in the lead, the movie has Emraan Hashmi playing the main antagonist, marking his debut in Telugu cinema. Apart from them, the movie will have actors like Priyanka Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Subhalekha Sudhakar, Sriya Reddy, and many more in key roles. Emraan Hashmi was last seen in the action film Ground Zero, directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar. Apart from OG, the actor will also be appearing in a key role for the much-awaited Adivi Sesh starrer G2, a spy actioner which is the sequel to Goodachari (2018). On the other hand, Pawan Kalyan will soon be hitting the big screens with his film Hari Hara Veera Mallu, slated to release on June 12, 2025. He also has Ustaad Bhagat Singh in the pipeline.
