The collection of Pawan Kalyan-starrer Hari Hara Veera Mallu dropped significantly on Friday. By the end of 10 days, the movie has earned Rs 81.2 crore (nett) at the India box office.
This is a less by any parameter for a Pawan Kalyan film.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu Reception
Released on July 24, the Telugu movie had garnered a lot of hype, but opened to a mixed response. However, the movie did not enjoy a positive word-of-mouth which eventually impacted its business on weekdays.
The Telugu film might struggle further to pull the audience to theatres as newly-released movie Kingdom starring Vijay Deverakonda has a better word-of-mouth than the Pawan Kalyan film.
As the business of Hari Hara Veera Mallu dropped, the buzz has started around its OTT release. Usually, a new movie will release in an OTT platform after four weeks. It now looks like the Telugu flick will be released much earlier than expected.
When Will Hari Hara Veera Mallu Be Released Online?
If we have to go by the industry talks, Hari Hara Veera Mallu might be out for Independence Day. The long holiday weekend is expected to get better eyeballs. Amazon Prime has acquired the digital rights of the movie for a good amount.
Set in the oppressive era of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the story revolves around Veera Mallu (Pawan Kalyan), a rebel who dares to challenge tyranny by plotting to steal the iconic Koh-i-Noor diamond from the emperor’s Peacock Throne.
It’s a setup ripe with possibilities-a heist layered within a freedom struggle, woven into the fabric of history and legend. Yet, the film squanders this potential with a screenplay that feels at once outdated and disjointed.
Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and backed by a strong ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, and Sathyaraj, the film sets out to be an epic period action drama but ends up lost in its own ambition.