🎬 Film Details
- Title: Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
- Genre: Period Action‑Adventure / Historical Drama
- Release Date (Worldwide Theatrical): July 24, 2025 The Times of India+15Wikipedia+15FilmiBeat+15ticketsearch.in+1The Times of India+1
- Directors: Krish Jagarlamudi & A. M. Jyothi Krishna (co-directed, with Jagarlamudi leading initial phase and Krishna completing production) FilmiBeat+6Wikipedia+6ticketsearch.in+6
- Screenplay & Dialogues: Krish, Sai Madhav Burra, and Abhimanyu Srivastava Wikipedia+1Outlook India+1
- Music: M. M. Keeravani
- Cinematography: Gnana Shekar V.S., Manoj Paramahamsa
- Editor: Praveen K.L.
- Budget: ₹250 crore — Pawan Kalyan’s most expensive project to date The Times of India+11Wikipedia+11en.telugutone.com+11ticketsearch.in+4en.telugutone.com+4FilmiBeat+4
- Runtime: Approximately 161 minutes (2h 41m) Wikipedia
👥 Cast
- Pawan Kalyan as Veera Mallu, a heroic outlaw on a mission to steal the Koh-i-Noor diamond and liberate his city during Mughal rule Reddit+13Wikipedia+13The Times of India+13
- Bobby Deol as the antagonist, Emperor Aurangzeb Reddit+15Wikipedia+15The Times of India+15
- Nidhhi Agerwal as Panchami, the female lead
- Nargis Fakhri as Roshanara (Aurangzeb’s sister)
- Supporting cast: Nora Fatehi, Sathyaraj, Nassar, Sunil, Dalip Tahil, Subbaraju, Ayyappa P Sharma The Times of India+8en.telugutone.com+8Outlook India+8
📖 Plot Synopsis
Set in 17th-century India under Mughal rule, Veera Mallu is a legendary thief who steals from the oppressive rulers and distributes wealth to the oppressed. His daring mission to recover the Koh-i-Noor diamond sets in motion an epic rebellion against tyranny. The film blends action, mythology, and liberational drama under the symbolic tagline Battle for Dharma The Times of India+4Wikipedia+4The Times of India+4.
🎼 Music & Promotions
- Soundtrack by M. M. Keeravani—highly anticipated and widely released:
- Maata Vinaali – Jan 17, 2025
- Kollagottinadhiro – Feb 24, 2025
- Asura Hananam – May 19, 2025
- Taara Taara – May 28, 2025 Indiatimes+4Wikipedia+4en.telugutone.com+4
- Teaser titled Sword vs Spirit released May 2, 2024; theatrical trailer launched in early July 2025 The Times of India+4en.telugutone.com+4FilmiBeat+4
🧾 Release Journey & Production Notes
- Originally planned for a March release, the film was delayed multiple times due to VFX work, Pawan Kalyan’s political commitments, and OTT scheduling constraints (Amazon Prime Video tie-ups enforcing a 28-day window) Indiatimes+7Gulte+7The Times of India+7
- Final release confirmed for July 24, 2025 after dates of June 12 and July 4 were deferred The Times of India+5en.telugutone.com+5The Times of India+5
💬 Reception
Ratings
- User rating: 2.7 / 5 (Filmibeat)
- Critics: ~3 / 5—praised visuals, Pawan Kalyan’s return, and production scale; noted inconsistent VFX and uneven pacing (especially in the second half) The Times of India+12FilmiBeat+12Indiatimes+12
Audience Feedback (via X / Twitter)
- Mixed reactions: positive mentions of Pawan’s on-screen presence, background score, and action; critiques targeting weak VFX and a disappointing second half or climax Indiatimes
Box Office & Pre‑Sales
- Advance bookings robust: ₹30 crore globally for opening day; ₹20 crore from India, ₹10 crore overseas Indiatimes+3The Indian Express+3Outlook India+3
- Trade insiders estimated a ₹30–40 crore opening day, with potential ₹70–80 crore worldwide launch. However, sustained audience traction was limited, with many noting it missed broader pan‑Indian crossover appeal Outlook IndiaReddit
✅ Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Genre/Setting | Historical action-adventure (17th-century Mughal India) |
| Hero | Pawan Kalyan as rebellious outlaw Veera Mallu |
| Budget | ₹250 crore (grand period production) |
| Strengths | Star presence, lush design, strong music and fight sequences |
| Weaknesses | VFX inconsistencies, pacing drops in latter half, limited emotional arc |
| Reception | Mixed reviews—some hailed it as a return-of-Power-Star spectacle |
| Box Office | Strong opening via pre-sales, but limited sustained growth |
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