Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 (U/A)
24/Jul/2025 Action, Drama 2hrs 43mins

2.00

A Poorly Executed Period Actioner

An one-liner which is apt to make a convincing commercial outing is brought down to the ground level with weak screenwriting and cheap looking visuals. The idea to prolong the conclusion further to a separate movie is shocking us on a bad note.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

1.50

Pawan Kalyan's epic is a long, loud misfire

Instead, the film busies itself as an agenda vehicle that doesn�t value one�s time, effort or money. Although it positions itself as a �seeker of uncomfortable truths�, it doesn�t equip itself with the right kind of intent or artistry to deliver the experience that many sought from it. For the fans ...(more)

Source: Swaroop, Indian Express

3.00

A passable period drama with mass appeal

Hari Hara Veera Mallu is a decent cinematic experience. Pawan Kalyan anchors this period film with a performance that balances strength and restraint, while Keeravaani�s music amplifies its emotional and dramatic highs. The action sequences are a major highlight and bring energy to the narrative. On...(more)

Source: 123 Telugu, 123telugu.com

2.00

This ambitious misfire relies heavily on Pawan Kalyan's star power

The final hour is centred on the battle for dharma. This portion leans heavily on religious sentiment, in an attempt to offset the wavering narrative. The closing moments are reminiscent of SS Rajamouli's RRR. It is hard to elaborate without giving too much away, but the intended high point lacks bo...(more)

Source: SANGEETHA DEVI DUNDOO, The Hindu

2.50

Pawan Kalyan's film is no Chhaava, just one elevation scene after another

All this would be buyable, especially because we all know commercial cinema heroes can do it all, if the film's writing and VFX weren�t a massive letdown. I want to believe Veera is safeguarding his odd little motley crew from danger as they travel from Golconda to Delhi, but the execution doesn't ...(more)

Source: Neeshita Nyayapati,, Hindustan Times