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Time of India
6 days 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
7 days 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
Pink Villa
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jr NTR, Trivikram Srinivas-led mythological film's announcement delayed due to Ramayana promo? Producer REACTS
Jr NTR will be pulling off a mythological role next in his film with Trivikram Srinivas. With excitement surrounding the project, its producer, Naga Vamsi, recently revealed plans to formally announce it and mentioned that it has now been delayed for a curious reason. Jr NTR and Trivikram Srinivas' film announcement delayed? Speaking with Gulte recently, producer Naga Vamsi revealed that the spectacular announcement of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer Ramayana had ended up delaying the previous plans to release a promo for Trivikram Srinivas's film with Jr NTR. Recalling the words of the director, Naga Vamsi said, 'After watching the Ramayana announcement, Trivikram sir told me, 'we'll take more time and make it bigger than this. The pre-production work is going on now.' What is Trivikram's film with Jr NTR about? The film under consideration has an interesting premise, as it deals with the mythological character of the God of War, Muruga. A few days ago, Jr. NTR was spotted at the Mumbai airport, where he was seen holding a book on Muruga in his hand. This further fuelled buzz about him pulling off this powerful role in the movie. Trivikram Srinivas' film with Venkatesh Daggubati In other news, filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas also has another film in the pipeline starring Venkatesh Daggubati. The movie will have two heroines, Trisha Krishnan and Niddhi Agerwal. A previous report had suggested that this project would begin filming in August 2025. Further updates on the movie are yet to be shared by the makers. Jr NTR's big Bollywood debut with War 2 On the other hand, Jr. NTR is preparing for his big banner Bollywood debut film with War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film stars Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. The action thriller is set to release on August 14, 2025. It would clash at the box office with Rajinikanth's much-hyped film Coolie.
Pink Villa
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jr NTR jets off from Mumbai after completing War 2 shoot, obliges fans with selfies at airport
Jr NTR recently dropped a major update about his work front, as he completed the shooting of War 2. The actor expressed contentment and tagged the project as a learning experience for him. And now he was spotted at the Mumbai airport as he left the city with a beaming smile. Jr NTR clicks selfies with fans at Mumbai airport Tarak was recently spotted at the Mumbai airport as he jetted off from the city. The actor stepped out of his car, flaunting an all-black look as he waved to the paparazzi. He then obliged a few fans with a selfie and clicked with them smilingly before waving everyone outside and entering the airport. Jr NTR's special note on wrapping up shoot for his Bollywood debut Taking to his Twitter handle, the Devera star penned a long note expressing happiness as the shooting for War 2 finally got over. With the release of the film slated for August 14, 2025, the actor felt it was a memorable experience through and through. An excerpt from his longish note read 'And It's a wrap for #War2! So much to take back from this one…It's always a blast being on set with @iHrithik Sir. His energy is something I have always admired. There is so much I have learned from him on this journey of War 2. Ayan has been amazing. He has truly set the stage for a big surprise package for the audience.' Jr NTR to play God of War in his film with Trivikram Srinivas? Besides the buzz surrounding War 2, Jr. NTR has also been in the spotlight due to the buzz around his upcoming lineup of films. While one of them is his forthcoming project with Prashanth Neel, the other is a new addition of a mythological movie directed by Trivikram Srinivas. According to reports, the actor will reportedly play the role of the God of War, Muruga, in the movie. Just a few days back, the actor was seen carrying a book on the same mythological character in his hand, further cementing these speculations. For the unversed, this particular project was supposed to be done by Allu Arjun initially. However, the Pushpa actor and Trivikram Srinivas reportedly had some creative differences, which led the former to walk out of the project.
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Trisha Krishnan or Nidhhi Agerwal? Who will romance Venkatesh Daggubati in his next film with Trivikram Srinivas
After a storming hit with Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Venkatesh Daggubati took a short break and is now all set to return with an even more powerful lineup of films ahead. The senior actor recently confirmed the same at an event. Interestingly, one of these projects is slated to be a family entertainer, featuring two actresses as the female leads. Who is Venkatesh Daggubati romancing in next film? Well, the upcoming project in concern will be a family drama directed by Trivikram Srinivas. It would feature two lead female actors, one of whom would be Trisha Krishnan. The two have collaborated on several projects before. As per a TV9 report, the second lead in consideration is said to be Nidhhi Agerwal. While there is no confirmation on her casting as of now, the possibility itself has garnered buzz. Well, the senior actor will then be romancing someone almost 33 years younger than him on-screen. When will Venkatesh Daggubati's film with Trivikram Srinivas begin shooting? Previously, according to a report by Devipriya on X, the collaboration between Venkatesh and Trivikram is expected to roll out by August this year. The same was also confirmed by producer Naga Vamsi sometime back, when he admitted that there are two projects of the director that are happening soon. The other one would be with Jr NTR. Venkatesh Daggubati's work front Returning to Venkatesh Daggubati, his last film was Sankranthiki Vasthunam, released in January 2025, which became the third-highest-grossing Indian film of the year. Additionally, the senior actor reprised his role in the Netflix series Rana Naidu for a second season, co-starring Rana Daggubati, Arjun Rampal, and more.
