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Pawan Kalyan’s action comedy earns less than Hari Hara Veera Mallu; struggles to cross Rs 90 crore mark

Pawan Kalyan’s action comedy earns less than Hari Hara Veera Mallu; struggles to cross Rs 90 crore mark

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3 min readKochiMar 23, 2026 12:28 PM IST Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 4: In a significant setback for Telugu star Pawan Kalyan, his latest action comedy Ustaad Bhagat Singh has completed its opening weekend without crossing even the Rs 90 crore mark globally. Unfortunately, the movie hasn’t even recorded a two-digit daily collection since the second day of its release, and its poor performance continued on Sunday, March 22, as it earned just a few crores more than what the Telugu version of director Aditya Dhar’s Ranveer Singh-led Dhurandhar: The Revenge minted on the same day. If Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s performance continues this way, it will become an even bigger box-office bomb than Pawan Kalyan’s globally panned Hari Hara Veera Mallu (2025). On Sunday, the movie recorded an India net collection of just Rs 8 crore across 3,200 shows, taking its total domestic earnings to Rs 60.80 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. On the same day, the Telugu version of Dhurandhar 2 earned Rs 5.25 crore, besides its original Hindi edition’s Rs …

Indian motorsport legend Hari Singh no more

Indian motorsport legend Hari Singh no more

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Veteran Indian rally driver Hari Singh, famously known as the “Gypsy King”, has been confirmed dead, with search authorities indicating that his and the boat captain’s body may be trapped in a coral reef. The 59-year old, along with seven others including industrialist Gautam Singhania, had gone missing after a speedboat capsized off the Maldives near Felidhoo island on March 19, triggering an extensive search operation by local authorities. According to local media reports in the Maldives, the speedboat carrying seven passengers — five Indian men, including Singh and Singhania, and two women from the UK and Russia — capsized around 1.15 am local time. Singh was on holiday with friends, including Singhania and a former naval officer from Mumbai, when the accident occurred. 🚨#News l Hari Singh, a legend of Indian motorsport passes away🕊️ The 59-year-old, five-time National Rally Champion and the first Indian to win the Asia Zone Rally Championship has been confirmed dead after a speedboat capsized off the Maldives near Felidhoo island.His body is… pic.twitter.com/IIqkWVjbg5 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) March 22, …

Indian rally legend Hari Singh missing after speedboat accident | Motor-sport News

Indian rally legend Hari Singh missing after speedboat accident | Motor-sport News

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3 min readMar 21, 2026 11:59 PM IST Veteran Indian rally driver Hari Singh, widely known as the “Gypsy King”, has gone missing after a speedboat accident in the Maldives, triggering an extensive search operation by local authorities. The incident took place late on Thursday, March 19, when a speedboat carrying at least seven people, including Singh and industrialist Gautam Singhania, capsized near Felidhoo island. When contacted Simar Kaur, wife of Hari Singh, she refused to comment. According to reports, the boat overturned roughly two nautical miles southwest of Keyodhoo. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation. Singhania, chairman and managing director of the Raymond Group, sustained injuries in the mishap but was rescued and later brought back to Mumbai. He is currently recovering. However, Singh and at least one other person remain untraceable, with search efforts continuing. The Maldives National Defence Force’s Male Area Command Coast Guard Second Squadron has been deployed for the rescue operation. The Maldives authorities have been scanning the surrounding waters since the incident. A prominent name …

Mohanlal, Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s former co-star and child artist Hari Murali passes away at 27

Mohanlal, Mammootty, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s former co-star and child artist Hari Murali passes away at 27

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Trigger Warning: This article contains references to a person’s demise. Hari Murali, the former child artist who co-starred with Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dileep and Mammootty, passed away on March 12, 2026. According to several reports, including Mathrubhumi, the actor was found dead at his home in Annur village in Payyanur, Kannur, Kerala. After appearing in more than 50 films, Hari Murali had been working largely as a VFX artist. While further details surrounding his death have not yet been revealed, the actor was reportedly 27 years old. For those unaware, Hari Murali was best known for his appearance in the Dileep-starrer comedy thriller Rasikan, released in 2004. Directed by Lal Jose and written by Lucifer writer Murali Gopy, the film made the actor a recognizable face in households at the age of six through a single humorous scene that later became a meme in contemporary Malayalam pop culture. Apart from Rasikan, Hari appeared in key roles in several notable Malayalam films such as Mammootty-starrer Annan Thambi, Pattanathil Bhootham, Mohanlal’s Madampi, the Dileep-led Don, and Ulakam Chuttum …

Probe to unearth any conspiracy to halt Hari Hara Veera Mallu release

Probe to unearth any conspiracy to halt Hari Hara Veera Mallu release

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Telugu film industry seems to be witnessing unprecedented developments. A day after producer Allu Aravind made it clear that he was not part of the Big 4 group who are controlling the theatres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, AP cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh held a press conference on Monday. Irked by the recent buzz that the film theatres in the Telugu speaking states would head for a potential closure, Durgesh stated that an official probe has been ordered to hear the concerns of the film industry — exhibitors, distributors, and producers. The probe would be conducted by the Principal Secretary of the Home Department. It also aims to identify the reasons that triggered speculation for the potential closure of film theatres. Govt. extends cooperationMinister Durgesh met Home Secretary Kumar Vishwajeet and ordered an investigation into the problems.  He reinstated that the inquiry would seek to find out the solutions for current problems and offer a means of progression for the industry. He further stated that the coalition government (NDA) in AP is ready to provide …

Pawan Kalyan gets objectifying lyrics changed in Hari Hara Veera Mallu ‘item’ song; internet questions why it’s there

Pawan Kalyan gets objectifying lyrics changed in Hari Hara Veera Mallu ‘item’ song; internet questions why it’s there

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A press meet was held in Hyderabad on Wednesday to promote Krish and AM Jyothi Krishna’s upcoming film Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Music composer MM Keeravaani spoke about how Pawan Kalyan, the lead actor of the film and Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, got objectifying lyrics changed in an ‘item song’. But people wondered why the period film had a song like that in the first place. (Also Read: Exhibitors put theatre bandh in Telugu states on hold temporarily for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Thug Life) Nidhhi Agerwal and Pawan Kalyan in a still from Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Pawan Kalyan gets lyrics to ‘item song’ changed Keeravaani spoke about Pawan at the event and said, “I believe the story of Hari Hara Veera Mallu is a perfect fit for Pawan Kalyan, who fights against injustice. He has the kind of fire that cannot be drenched by rain.” He then revealed that the film has a special number, and it was tweaked because Pawan raised objections to the objectifying lyrics, “There is an item song …

Exhibitors put theatre bandh in Telugu states on hold temporarily for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Thug Life

Exhibitors put theatre bandh in Telugu states on hold temporarily for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Thug Life

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May 22, 2025 11:20 AM IST Both Thug Life and Hari Hara Veera Mallu have the potential to bring in good business to exhibitors in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Exhibitors in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh initially called for a theatre bandh from 1 June due to issues with film producers over the revenue sharing model. A Cinema Express report states that they have now decided to temporarily call off the bandh due to the release of Hari Hara Veera Mallu (HHVM) and Thug Life. (Also Read: Kamal Haasan says he and Mani Ratnam ‘want the audience to forget Nayakan’ when they watch Thug Life) Pawan Kalyan and Kamal Haasan in stills from Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Thug Life. Theatre bandh temporarily put on hold Telugu film producers and the exhibitors’ association met on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing dispute over the revenue share model. The meeting was reportedly inconclusive, and the parties will discuss it further before reaching an agreement.  However, an unofficial interim was reached, as a source close to the Telugu Film …

As Thug Life and Hari Hara Veera Mallu gear up for release, theatres in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana likely to face complete shutdown from June 1 | Telugu News

As Thug Life and Hari Hara Veera Mallu gear up for release, theatres in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana likely to face complete shutdown from June 1 | Telugu News

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In a significant development that could affect several South Indian films gearing up for release, including Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life, theatres in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are likely to face a complete shutdown starting June 1. Exhibitors are planning to take stringent steps against the current rental-based revenue model and have reportedly agreed to switch to a percentage-based model. On Sunday, Cinema Express reported the exhibitors held the first joint meeting with their association concerned, and as many as 60 members, including biggies such as Dil Raju and Suresh Babu, were present on the occasion. During the discussion, they also decided to formally issue a request and a bandh notice. The meeting, which attracted attention due to the notable absence of several bigwigs, suggesting a disagreement over the proposal, apparently also saw exhibitors expressing dissatisfaction with the short window between a movie’s theatrical and OTT release. The members are reportedly planning to push for a longer window, at least for films that perform well in theatres. Also Read …

Exhibitors call for theatre bandh in Telugu states from June 1; Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Thug Life among films affected

Exhibitors call for theatre bandh in Telugu states from June 1; Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Thug Life among films affected

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May 19, 2025 03:15 PM IST The exhibitors of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana held a meeting with some industry figures on Sunday over the current rental-based revenue model.  Theatres in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana might have a shutdown from June 1 if the exhibitors and producers don’t reach a consensus soon. A CinemaExpress report states that around 60 exhibitors met Telugu film producers like Dil Raju and Suresh Babu on Sunday to hash out long-standing issues around the current rental-based revenue model. (Also Read: Mega157: Nayanthara returns to Telugu cinema for her ‘hat-trick’ film with Chiranjeevi. Watch announcement video) Pawan Kalyan and Kamal Haasan in stills from Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Thug Life. Single screen theatres bandh from June 1 in AP, TS A joint meeting was held in Hyderabad on Sunday between the exhibitor association and some film industry bigwigs. The exhibitors pressed for a percentage-based model, calling for a bandh in the Telugu states from June 1 till the issue is sorted. Concerns were also raised over films releasing on OTT quickly …

Following delays, Pawan Kalyan finally wraps up the shoot for Hari Hara Veera Mallu; see PIC

Following delays, Pawan Kalyan finally wraps up the shoot for Hari Hara Veera Mallu; see PIC

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Pawan Kalyan is all geared up to hit the big screens next with the film Hari Hara Veera Mallu. After facing multiple delays, the Power Star has finally wrapped up shooting for the film. The official wrap-up was announced by the makers through their social media handle. Sharing a group picture featuring the actor, they wrote: “Powerstar Pawan Kalyan Garu finishes shooting for #HariHaraVeeraMallu. The shoot wraps with a bang, and what’s coming next will set screens on fire! A MASSIVE trailer and Blockbuster songs are on the way!” See the post here: Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit is an upcoming Telugu-language historical epic action film, partially directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, with the remainder helmed by A. M. Jyothi Krishna. The screenplay, penned by Jagarlamudi and Sai Madhav Burra, follows the story of an outlaw named Veera Mallu, who embarks on a mission against the Mughal Empire to steal the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond. Bobby Deol plays the main antagonist, while the film also stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, …