Pawan Kalyan's highly anticipated period drama film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu – Part 1: Sword vs Spirit' finally released in theaters on July 24. Originally slated for release on June 12, the film hit the big screen after a month's delay.
Entertainment: South superstar and politician Pawan Kalyan's much-awaited film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu – Part 1: Sword vs Spirit' hit theaters on July 24, 2025, and delivered a blockbuster performance at the box office on its first day. This period action drama film earned ₹43.86 crore in India on its opening day, surpassing the opening day collection record of the Bollywood film 'Sayyara'.
Hari Hara Veera Mallu's First Day Box Office Collection
'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' was initially scheduled for release on June 12, but its release was postponed by a month to July 24 due to post-production and promotion work. The film is directed by Krish and Jyoti Krishna and features a powerful blend of action, emotion, and heroism with a historical backdrop.
According to initial figures from box office tracking website Sacnilk, the film grossed a remarkable ₹43.86 crore in India. Out of this, approximately ₹12.7 crore came from premieres, while the remaining ₹31.5 crore was earned from the first day's theatrical collection. This has become one of the biggest opening films of Pawan Kalyan's career to date. Previously, his film 'Bro' earned ₹30.5 crore on its first day, 'Bheemla Nayak' earned ₹37.15 crore, and 'Vakeel Saab' collected ₹40.10 crore.
Gave 'Sayyara' a Tough Competition
The recently released Mohit Suri-directed 'Sayyara' earned ₹21.5 crore on its first day, which was considered a great start at the box office. But 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' surpassed this figure by more than double, creating history with its collection. These figures show that the star power of South Indian cinema, especially with a personality like Pawan Kalyan, is now making a tremendous impact among audiences across India.
Along with Pawan Kalyan, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' also features Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj in prominent roles. Bobby Deol has played an important historical character in the film, which has been highly appreciated by both critics and audiences. Trade reports and audience reactions on social media have been overwhelmingly positive. In particular, the film's cinematography, background score, and action sequences have been praised.
The film has received the most response in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where theaters have had an average occupancy of over 80%. Apart from this, the film has also had a b start in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and many parts of North India.
