Director Jyothi Krishna on challenges faced while shooting Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'

IANS May 22, 2025 235 views

Director Jyothi Krishna's latest film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' promises to be a landmark historical epic starring Pawan Kalyan. The movie required meticulous reconstruction of an entire historical era, involving extensive research and creative vision. From authentic costumes to intricate set designs, every element was carefully crafted to transport audiences to a different time. Scheduled for release on June 12, the film represents a significant milestone in Telugu cinema's storytelling approach.

"It was challenging but equally fulfilling" - Jyothi Krishna
Mumbai, May 22: Tollywood heartthrob Pawan Kalyan's historical action adventure, "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" is all set to reach the audience soon.

Key Points

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Extensive CGI and period-accurate set design demanded immense creative effort

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Casting involved talent sourced from across India

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Historical drama explores cultural and emotional depth

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Film represents significant cinematic undertaking for Tollywood

During an exclusive conversation with IANS, director Jyothi Krishna opened up about the challenges faced while shooting the historical drama. He revealed that for him the most challenging aspect was recreating the era authentically.

"As I mentioned, everything had to be built from scratch—costumes, sets, and the entire atmosphere. It demanded extensive CGI work, accurate casting across different regions, and a deep understanding of the period’s emotional and cultural nuances. It was a huge task," the filmmaker told IANS.

Revealing some more titbits about the highly-awaited drama, Krishna said, "Hara Hari Veeramallu is a historical drama that required recreating an entire era from scratch. From the sets to the costumes, everything had to reflect the time period accurately. It’s a costume drama with a grand vision. The film involved a lot of effort, time, CGI work, and period-specific emotions. Casting was done from across India, and we shot in various locations throughout the country. It was truly a massive undertaking."

Sharing his experience of working on "Hari Hara Veera Mallu", he added, "It was an enriching experience. The scale of the project, the historical context, and the commitment of the entire team made it very special. It was challenging but equally fulfilling."

Krishna further disclosed the key reason for choosing the Pawal Kalyan starrer. He stated, "The story and its depth attracted me. It’s not just a film—it's a journey through our culture, our values, and our history. That emotional and cultural connection is what drew me to this project."

Besides Pawan Kalyan, the project stars Nidhi Aggarwal and Bobby Deol in key roles, along with Nassar, Sathyaraj, Thalaivasal Vijay, Raghu Babu, Subbaraju, and Sunil as supporting cast.

"Hari Hara Veera Mallu" will be reaching the theatres on June 12.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Can't wait for this film! Pawan Kalyan is perfect for historical roles - his screen presence is unmatched. The effort put into authenticity shows the team's dedication. Hope the CGI doesn't overshadow the storytelling though. 🤞
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Priya M.
Historical films are tricky - too much CGI can ruin the feel. But from what director Jyothi Krishna says, they've balanced it well. Excited to see how they've portrayed our cultural heritage. June 12 can't come soon enough!
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Suresh V.
As someone who loves history, I appreciate films that take the effort to recreate eras accurately. But I hope they don't compromise historical facts for commercial elements. The casting from across India sounds promising!
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Ananya R.
The combination of Pawan Kalyan and historical drama is 🔥! But I'm more curious about Bobby Deol's role - interesting to see Bollywood actors in Tollywood period films. Hope the music matches the grandeur they're promising.
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Vikram J.
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't another case where style overshadows substance. Many historical films focus too much on visuals and forget to tell a compelling story. Fingers crossed this one gets it right!
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Meera S.
The director's passion shines through in his words. It's refreshing to see filmmakers who care about cultural authenticity. Hope this inspires more quality historical films from the South industry. All the best to the team! 🌟

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