Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited film Hari Hara Veera Mallu has finally hit the theatres after facing multiple delays since its initial announcement in 2020. The movie has generated significant buzz among fans. However, while the film got mixed reviews from critics, it saw a strong turnout from audiences on its first day.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Collection Day 1:

According to Sacnilk, Hari Hara Veera Mallu earned Rs 12.7 crore in India from its premieres and Rs 31.5 crore on its first day, taking its total Day 1 collection to Rs 44.20 crore net. The historical epic marks one of Pawan Kalyan’s biggest openings in recent times. For comparison, Bro made Rs 30.5 crore on Day 1, Bheemla Nayak earned Rs 37.15 crore, and Vakeel Saab collected Rs 40.10 crore.

However, Hari Hara Veera Mallu couldn’t beat the record set earlier this year by Pawan’s nephew Ram Charan’s Game Changer, which made Rs 51 crore on Day 1. Still, it performed better than Daaku Maharaaj (Rs 25.35 crore), Sankranthiki Vasthunam (Rs 23 crore), and Dhanush’s Kuberaa (Rs 14.75 crore).

All About Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and AM Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu also stars Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj in pivotal roles. Pawan Kalyan plays the titular role. Its music is composed by M. M. Keeravani.

While speaking to The Hindu, Pawan Kalyan talked about why Hari Hara Veera Mallu faced delays. He revealed, “Director Krish Jagarlamudi approached us with a high-concept story that we all liked. The film faced delays during the pandemic, and later I got busy with my political career. Though Krish stepped back due to varied reasons, Rathnam and Jyothi Krishna, who took up the task of direction, were relentless and ensured that the film was completed.”

The plot is set in the Mughal Era and focuses on Veera Mallu, who is tasked with a mission of stealing the Kohinoor from the Mughals.