Pawan Kalyan returned to the big screens after a while with period action drama, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, that too after a long-delayed production cycle. The film, which stormed theatres on July 24, received mixed response from audiences, particularly grabbing criticism for the poor visual effects work.
According to reports, the makers are now considering a re-edited version of the film to address these criticisms. Some of the scenes that were reportedly deemed substandard in terms of CGI may be removed or replaced, and improved VFX may be inserted in a revised cut. While an official announcement is yet to be made, speculation suggests the updated version could be released in the coming days.
HHVM stars Pawan Kalyan as Veera Mallu, a rebellious outlaw who takes on the Mughal Empire, with a mission that begins as a heist for the Kohinoor diamond and evolves into a broader resistance against Emperor Aurangzeb. Bobby Deol plays Aurangzeb, with Nidhhi Agerwal, Nassar, Sunil, and Sachin Khedekar in supporting roles.
Initially directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, the project later saw AM Jyothi Krisna take over direction. The film has been in production for over three years, facing multiple delays before its eventual release. It is produced by Dayakar Rao under the Mega Surya Production banner and presented by AM Rathnam.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu’s music is composed by MM Keeravaani, with cinematography by Gnana Shekar VS and Manoj Paramahamsa, and editing by KL Praveen. The CE review of Hari Hara Veera Mallu observes, “HHVM is not a terrible film, That would be too easy. It is something worse: a dull film with no spirit, even if the title argues otherwise. There are a few charms, some ideas, some shots, some sparks, and definitely an interesting setup. But the film quickly goes off-track, and becomes a lazy fight against oppression of those times.”
