Has Pawan Kalyan Charged Less to Be a Part of This Period Drama? Actor Reveals…
Pawan Kalyan is trending with his new movie Hari Hara Veera Mallu—and so is his remuneration for the film. Was the actor willing to take a pay cut for this period drama? Find out below.
Pawan Kalyan’s Big Comeback
South star Pawan Kalyan has been grabbing headlines because of his film Hari Hara Veera Mallu. After five years of exercising his artistic soul, the film is finally in theatres.
- Release Date: July 24, 2025
- Director: Krish Jagarlamudi
- Writer: Jyothi Krishna
- Notable Cast: Bollywood actor Bobby Deol plays a pivotal role.
Only the first part, Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit, has been released. Pawan Kalyan also promoted the film extensively and addressed his pay at one of the events.
Pawan Kalyan Reduced His Fees for Hari Hara Veera Mallu?
According to a report by Hindustan Times, it’s being speculated that Pawan Kalyan charged only ₹11 to ₹20 crore for the film—much lower than his previous fee of ₹50 crore.
During a media interaction, Pawan Kalyan commented:
“I don’t know, I’ll think about it if it could be a hit tomorrow. My concept is that the film would be released and it should do well to protect the producer. For this even my salary, to hell with this.”
He revealed that he typically avoids promotional activities, but due to the film’s delays and the pressure on producers, he felt a sense of responsibility this time. He referred to the situation as “extenuating circumstances.”
Why Was Hari Hara Veera Mallu Delayed?
The film was initially announced in 2020 but faced multiple delays:
- COVID-19 pandemic halted production early on.
- Pawan Kalyan’s political commitments during the Andhra Pradesh elections further postponed the schedule.
Current Reception
The movie is now playing in most theaters and is receiving a mixed reaction from viewers.
