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Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu to post 2025's 2nd-biggest opening?

Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1- Sword vs Spirit is set in the 17th century Mughal Empire. The film is directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and set to release on July 24

Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Sonika Nitin Nimje New Delhi

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After two years, Pawan Kalyan is set to return to the big screen. Hari Hara Veera Mallu, his highly anticipated period actioner, has been eagerly anticipated by fans. The movie has created a lot of buzz before its debut, and early estimates indicate it will have a strong start at the box office. Krish Jagarlamudi is the director of Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
 
Early estimates suggest the movie could open as Tollywood’s second-highest grosser of 2025, behind only Ram Charan’s Game Changer.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Collection Day 1

The teaser for the movie has already had a significant impact on social media, and fans' excitement is evident. However, according to Koimoi, the movie will still fall well short of Vakeel Saab, which brought in Rs 40.1 crores on opening day. Despite its massive budget reportedly exceeding ₹300 crore, early projections suggest a relatively underwhelming day 1 collection at the Indian box office, raising concerns about the film’s initial reception.
 
 
According to estimates, Hari Hara Veera Mallu would have the second-largest opening for Tollywood in 2025. Except Ram Charan's Game Changer, which opened at a whopping 54 crore, this movie is likely going to surpass every Telugu film released this year. The Pawan Kalyan film is anticipated to surpass the first-day earnings of Kuberaa (14.75 crores), Sankranthiki Vasthunam (23 crores), Daaku Maharaaj (25.35 crores), and HIT: The Third Case (21 crores). 

About Hari Hara Veera Mallu cast and plot

The upcoming Telugu-language period action-adventure movie 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu': Part 1 – Sword vs. Spirit is set in the Mughal Empire of the 17th century. The film is directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A.M. Jyothi Krishna, while the screenplay was written by Jagarlamudi and Sai Madhav Burra.
 
The story revolves around Pawan Kalyan's character, renowned criminal Veera Mallu. Important parts are also played by Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj. Primary photography for the movie, mostly in Hyderabad, started in September 2020 after the announcement was made in the January of the same year. In May 2025, the filming came to an end after multiple delays. The renowned M.M. Keeravani wrote the soundtrack.
 
After years of production, the movie recently obtained a UA certificate after passing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) process. It takes two hours and forty-two minutes to complete. No significant changes or cuts have been requested by the board. 

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Release Date

Krish Jagarlamudi is the director of Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which is scheduled for release on July 24.     

More news on Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan will not be included in the Hari Hara Veera Mallu commercial campaign, producer AM Rathnam previously said. In the coming months, Pawan Kalyan, the deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, is anticipated to be heavily involved in political duties. The actor's absence from promotional activities, especially those aimed at pan-India viewers, was clarified by AM Rathnam during a recent press conference. 

Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Ticket prices  

The price of the Telangana premiere tickets is Rs 600 + GST on July 23. On weekends, single-screen tickets would cost Rs 354, while multiplex tickets will cost Rs 531. On the other hand, tickets for the fifth through 11th days would cost Rs 302 for a single screen and Rs 472 for a multiplex. 
 
The price of a single screen ticket for the premiere in Andhra Pradesh has increased to Rs 700. There is also an extra fee of Rs 200 for the multiplex and Rs 100 to Rs 150 for the single screen. The dates of these tariffs are July 24–August 2. Let us inform you that in addition to Pawan, Nidhi Agarwal and Bobby Deol have significant roles in the movie.
   

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First Published: Jul 23 2025 | 3:41 PM IST

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