Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Pawan Kalyan’s Period Drama Delayed; New Release Date Announced

Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1—Sword vs Spirit has become one of Pawan Kalyan’s most anticipated films. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, the project has faced several delays, largely due to the veteran actor’s political responsibilities. However, in celebration of Holi, the filmmakers revealed an important update, confirming that the movie’s release date has been pushed back from March 28.

Yes, you read that correctly! Hari Hara Veera Mallu will now be released on May 9. The official announcement was made on X, where the creators shared: “The battle is set, and the fight for JUSTICE and DHARMA will be unstoppable! #HariHaraVeeraMallu charges into battle at breakneck speed, and NOTHING will alter the hunt this time.” The post continued, “A saga of valor is all set to ignite the screens on May 9th, 2025. A POWER-PACKED ENTERTAINER is loading from @PawanKalyan Garu. Brace for the storm!”

Check out the announcement below:

In 2019, producer A. M. Rathnam approached Pawan Kalyan for a film to be directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. At the time, Kalyan was focused on his political career but agreed to take on the project after a look test in early 2020.

The film, set in the 17th century, revolves around the Mughals and the Qutb Shahis. In March 2021, the title Hari Hara Veera Mallu was officially confirmed. Originally intended to be a standalone film, the makers later decided to split it into two parts. In 2024, they unveiled the first part, Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1—Sword vs Spirit. Oscar-winning composer M. M. Keeravani is providing the music, while Gnana Shekar V. S. is in charge of cinematography. VFX is being supervised by Ben Lock.

In terms of the cast, Bobby Deol replaced Arjun Rampal as Aurangzeb, and Nargis Fakhri stepped into the role of Roshanara. Nidhhi Agerwal plays the female lead, Panchami.