Power Star Pawan Kalyan, the largest of Tollywood superstars, has been hogging the headlines of late not for his movies but because of his political campaigns. The actor-turned-politician has also triumphed convincingly recently in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections and became Deputy Chief Minister. While his political wins have been record-breaking, they have impacted his film career badly and resulted in indefinite postponements for his ongoing projects.
Viewers who were waiting with bated breath for his forthcoming movies—Hari Hara Veera Mallu, OG, and Ustaad Bhagat Singh—are now disappointed. The delays have also been economically burdensome on producers, raising questions about the fate of these highly anticipated projects.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu’s Release in Jeopardy Again?
Pawan Kalyan’s highly anticipated movie Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which has been helmed by Krish, has already received several postponements. The decade-old film project was scheduled for release on March 28, 2025, finally breathing a sigh of relief for enthusiasts.
But latest reports indicate that Pawan Kalyan has postponed the film once again due to his political activities. The team, waiting in the line for his availability, are left in the dark regarding when the shoot would again pick up. This has left the fans disheartened, who were eagerly waiting for their beloved hero to return to the screens after such a long hiatus.
With this delay, the March 28 time slot is occupied by MAD Square and Robinhood, two more Telugu films that have booked release on the same day. This again brings down the possibilities of Hari Hara Veera Mallu coming to theaters any time soon.
The Fate of OG and Ustaad Bhagat Singh Remains Uncertain
Besides Hari Hara Veera Mallu, two other huge projects with Pawan Kalyan—OG and Ustaad Bhagat Singh—have also gone on the backburner.
The OG team, that much-awaited action movie directed by Sujeeth, had already announced that Pawan Kalyan would be starting shoot from the sets. But that has not happened so far either, and the project is in complete limbo.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar, also has not been updated after ages. The crew of the film has already invested crores in pre-production, salaries of actors, and the first two schedules. Yet, nothing has been undertaken because Pawan Kalyan was not free.
Pawan Kalyan’s dedication to his acting career is now questioned by the audience as his political aspirations have dominated entirely.
Producers Take a Hit as Investments Are at Stake
Three of its key projects in limbo, Pawan Kalyan’s producers are already taking heavy financial hits.
- Heavy sums have already been laid out on sets, actor fees, and pre-production costs.
- Delays further drive up the cost of production and the commercial viability of the projects.
- March 28 was a golden chance since it was immediately preceded by the Ramzan and Ugadi festivities in early April, a great release date in the summer. Missing out on this date is a big blow to box office collection of Hari Hara Veera Mallu.
The confusion generated by these movies has also bitten both distributors and exhibitors, who were anticipating huge business for their films.
Patience of the public wears thin with repeated delays
Pawan Kalyan’s fans, though as loyal as they are, are running out of patience now because of these repeated delays.
Several fans vented their frustration on social media, asking the actor to set his priorities right and finish ongoing projects.
A few of the fans are concerned that Pawan Kalyan’s political commitments will always be at the back of his mind at the cost of his acting career, keeping projects like these on hold.
The producers and directors’ spooky silence only fueled their anger, with no word on when these movies will resume production.
With all that ambiguity, fans are left speculating if Pawan Kalyan will ever resume acting full-time or if these movies will forever be stuck in limbo.
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Will Pawan Kalyan’s Films Ever Get Released?
The destiny of Hari Hara Veera Mallu, OG, and Ustaad Bhagat Singh now rests entirely in Pawan Kalyan’s hands.
While his political life continues to flourish, his film life suffers. If he does not make it a point to finish these films at the earliest, the delays could irrevocably destroy the box office value of these films.
Producers and audiences eagerly wait for an open indication that the actor will return to working on the movie set. The wait continues for the time being, and fan aggravation mounts.
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