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320 days ago

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Mahavatar Narsimha Vs Hari Hara Veera Mallu First Monday Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Stuns Pawan Kalyan-starrer With 3x More Collection

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Hyderabad, July 29 - In the shocking turn of events, Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' low-budget animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has stunned superstar Pawan Kalyan-fronted period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu at the domestic box office on their respective first Mondays. ## Released on July 25, the first chapter in the ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe is rewriting the rules, registering a Monday collection (Day 4) of approximately 7.25 crore gross domestically, which is more than triple the 2.25 crore gross earned by Hari Hara Veera Mallu on its first Monday (Day 5). ## Even though there is no comparison between the two movies, as the scale and budget of Hari Hara Veera Mallu are much higher than the animated film, the former had a shocking collapse after an underwhelming opening weekend. This once again proved the power of word of mouth and the unpredictable, harsh reality of the box office. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, Hari Hara Veera Mallu was envisioned as a grand period saga starring one of Telugu cinema’s biggest superstars. However, the film's inability to maintain momentum beyond the opening day highlights the fickle nature of box office performance and the increasing influence of word of mouth. In 5 days so far, the movie has grossed approximately 91 crores, after taking the opening of 55 crores domestically.## In stark contrast, Mahavatar Narsimha is turning out to be a sleeper success story. After opening at 2.10 crore gross, the film saw explosive weekend growth, collecting 19 crore in three days. The rock-solid Monday performance has taken its total to 26.25 crore gross in just four days. With strong legs and surging demand, the film is racing towards the 50 crore milestone — an incredible feat for an animated feature in India. ## Stay tuned...

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321 days ago

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Hari Hara Veera Mallu Day 4 Collection: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Tops 100 Crore Worldwide But Remains Underwhelming In The Opening Weekend

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Hyderabad, July 28 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu has officially crossed the 100 crore gross mark at the worldwide box office. However, despite hitting this major milestone, the film's performance over its extended four-day opening weekend has been widely regarded as underwhelming. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film was released amid massive hype and fan frenzy, which translated into a record-breaking opening day for the superstar. But the euphoria was short-lived. The movie started shrinking afterwards due to poor reviews and word of mouth. ## HHVM had all the makings of a blockbuster — a mass hero in a grand avatar, period setting, wide promotions and a big opening, which ideally should have helped it to top the 100 crore mark on its second day itself, but that wasn't the case, as it took the complete 4-day extended weekend (plus paid premiere) to get there. ## While the film did register a slight upward trend on Saturday and Sunday, the sharp drop on Friday was too steep to recover from. This abrupt fall halted any chance of a stable box office trajectory. ## What Is Next For Hari Hara Veera Mallu? ## There were criticisms of the VFX and the runtime of the movie, which led to its downfall. The makers have reportedly uploaded the updated version in cinemas worldwide. However, the rebound seems extremely difficult from hereon, as the negative word of mouth has already spread all across. ## The weekday audience profile will shift significantly compared to the fan-dominated weekend crowd. Unless there's a miraculous word-of-mouth turnaround, it seems unlikely that Hari Hara Veera Mallu will be able to sustain enough momentum to reach its break-even mark of 225 crore worldwide gross. ## Stay tuned...

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323 days ago

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Hari Hara Veera Mallu Day 2 Collection: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Plummeted After Record Opening

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Hyderabad, July 26 - The negative word of mouth appears to have made its presence felt earlier than anticipated, as Pawan Kalyan's period action adventure Hari Hara Veera Mallu plummeted on its second day, after the record-breaking opening for the superstar at the worldwide box office. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film opened to an impressive 67 crore worldwide gross, including paid premiere shows. However, things started getting screwed by the evening of its opening day, as poor reviews and word of mouth began influencing footfalls. This trend only intensified on Friday, leading to a heavy drop in collections across regions. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Dropped By +70% On Day 2 ## It is normal for South Indian films to witness a decline in collections in early days, especially when met with mixed or negative word of mouth, but the Pawan Kalyan-starrer is among the worst hit films, where the collection plummeted domestically. Despite the immense hype and strong initial turnout, the film has suffered a steep decline in collections, pointing to a serious disconnect with audiences. ## While the official numbers are yet to come, HHVM grossed less than 10 crore on its first Friday, marking a devastating 80%+ drop from its full opening day (including premieres), and about 75% from the pure day 1 figures. ## The film’s two-day domestic gross now stands at approximately 65 crore, while the worldwide total has reached around 77 crore gross. Even in the early days, a heavy drop for a poorly received South Indian film doesn't surprise much, but in the case of HHVM, it came as a shocker with huge cost involved. ## What is Next For Hari Hara Veera Mallu? ## After crashing badly on its second day, there seems to be no way forward for HHVM. It might still attract some audience over Saturday and Sunday, but beyond that, it is looking extremely difficult for the film to sustain. The movie needs around 225 crores worldwide gross collection to break even, but that target is looking far from reality. ## Stay tuned...

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324 days ago

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Hari Hara Vaara Mallu Day 1 Collection: Biggest Opening For Pawan Kalyan But A Tough Road Ahead

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Hyderabad, July 25 - Power star Pawan Kalyan's long-awaited period action adventure Hari Hara Veera Mallu - Part 1 Sword vs Spirit finally hit the big screens on July 24 amid huge fanfare. The film delivered a solid opening day performance at the worldwide box office, living up to the pre-release hype, at least in terms of opening day numbers. ## Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film benefited from one of the strongest advance bookings for a Telugu film. With pre-sales collections of around 45 crore gross worldwide, Hari Hara Veera Mallu opened with a bang, riding on the superstar's mass appeal and a long buildup of anticipation. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Scored Biggest Opening For Pawan Kalyan ## Backed by Mega Suriya Production, the film held paid domestic premieres on July 23, raking in an estimated 15 crore gross from them. Its first official day on July 24 added another 38–40+ crore gross at the domestic box office, bringing the total India gross to 53–55+ crore. ## However, the film's overseas performance was underwhelming, grossing an estimated 10–12 crore, including premieres. This total mostly matched its earlier pre-sale estimates of 6–7 crore (corrected in previous articles), showing minimal walk-in traction on Day 1. ## In total, Hari Hara Veera Mallu registered a worldwide opening day gross in the 65 crore range, marking the biggest ever opening for a Pawan Kalyan film, surpassing Bheemla Nayak's 57 crore debut in 2022. ## Big Opening But A Tough Road Ahead For Hari Hara Veera Mallu ## Despite the huge opening at the box office, the road ahead for HHVM appears uncertain. The film has been met with harsh reviews from critics and largely mixed to negative word of mouth from early audiences. Advance bookings for Day 2 and the remainder of the weekend are reportedly poor, with no signs of a bounce back in demand. While the film might manage decent footfalls over the weekend, sustaining beyond Sunday seems difficult. ## This situation echoes a growing pattern in the Telugu film industry, where even massive openings fail to translate into sustained runs when content fails to connect with audiences. Despite the record-breaking opening, the box office success of HHVM is far from guaranteed. With word of mouth spreading fast, the film now faces the real challenge, which is surviving beyond the opening weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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325 days ago

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'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Final Worldwide First Day Advance Booking Finishes Near 50 Crore Gross

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Hyderabad, July 24 - Superstar Pawan Kalyan's long-awaited period action-adventure film Hari Hara Veera Mallu finally arrives in cinemas today, July 24. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film features Pawan Kalyan in the role of the legendary fictional outlaw Veera Mallu. In the lead-up to its nationwide release, the film held paid premieres on July 23 in India. The response to the early access was massive, with pre-sales for the premieres becoming the second highest ever for a Telugu film, second only to Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu scored near 50 crores worldwide pre-sales for the first day ## Despite being in production for an extended period of five years, the excitement surrounding Hari Hara Veera Mallu never waned. The film registered one of the biggest day-one bookings, reflecting the strong anticipation among fans. Including paid premiere shows, the film amassed around 39 crore gross in pre-sales across India for its opening day. Internationally, the film also saw a solid response, raking in approximately 6-7 crore gross in overseas bookings for the first day. Notably, in North America, the film collected 4.50 crore gross, selling over 18,000 tickets through premiere shows alone. ## In total, Hari Hara Veera Mallu achieved a massive 45+ crore gross in bookings for day one, setting the stage for a thunderous opening at the global box office. ## About Hari Hara Veera Mallu ## Produced by Mega Suriya Productions, the film stars Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, alongside Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj in prominent roles. Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the story follows legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who is entrusted with the mission of stealing the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. The movie will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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326 days ago

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'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' First Day Advance Booking: Pawan Kalyan-starrer Crosses 30 Crore Gross Worldwide

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Hyderabad, July 23 - Power star Pawan Kalyan’s period action adventure drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu is all set to take a strong opening at the domestic as well as worldwide box office. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film is scheduled for release on July 24. ## The advance booking for Hari Hara Veera Mallu has opened across India and international markets, receiving an excellent response so far. The first day pre-sales, including premieres, have already crossed 30 crore gross globally. ## The film is having its premiere in the Telugu states today (July 23), where pre-sales have reached approximately 7 crore gross. In India, total bookings for the first day have crossed 25 crore gross, with a few hours still left before release. ## In the overseas market, the film has collected around 6-7 crore gross in pre-sales for day one. In North America alone, premiere sales are around 4.50 crore gross, with over 18,000 tickets sold. The final worldwide pre-sales are expected to close around 40 crore gross, setting the stage for a massive opening. ## About Hari Hara Veera Mallu ## Produced by Mega Suriya Productions, the film stars Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, alongside Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj in prominent roles. Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the story follows legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who is entrusted with the mission of stealing the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. The movie will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages. ## Stay tuned...