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Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Pawan Kalyan, is one of the most disappointing movies in recent Telugu cinema. What was expected to be a grand, historic action drama ended up as a complete disaster.

The biggest letdown comes from the unnecessary hero elevation scenes that pop up again and again. Instead of building a solid story, the film relies on random, over-the-top sequences that add no real value. This has become a recurring problem in many Telugu films - trying to glorify the hero rather than focusing on meaningful storytelling. It feels shameful when a movie that could have been rooted in history and emotion ends up reduced to a collection of flashy moments.

The screenplay lacks coherence and fails to keep the audience engaged. Characters come and go without impact, and many scenes feel like fillers rather than an organic part of the narrative. The visual scale and production design were supposed to be highlights, but even they couldn't hide the weak writing and shallow execution.

Even Pawan Kalyan's star power couldn't save the film, as his role was written more as a showcase of fan service than as a believable character. Instead of immersing viewers in a legendary story, the movie left them frustrated and disconnected.

In the end, Hari Hara Veera Mallu is not just a failed film, but a reminder that without strong writing and direction, no amount of hero worship or random spectacle can hold a movie together.

Glad I didn't wasted my money watching this disaster movie in a theater, Kingdom turned out to be a disappointing watch for me. The film's execution was very poor, and instead of pulling me into the story, it left me feeling disconnected most of the time.

One of the biggest problems was the number of unnecessary scenes scattered throughout the movie. They added nothing to the flow and only dragged the pacing further. The so-called "brothers combo," which was expected to be the main strength of the film, didn't work at all. Their chemistry felt forced, and instead of being engaging, it made the drama feel flat.

The story itself had potential, but the way it was handled lacked focus and emotional depth. Because of that, the film never managed to create any real impact. Overall, Kingdom failed to deliver both in terms of storytelling and entertainment.

I rarely write reviews, but Retro compelled me to speak out - mostly out of frustration. This film is hands down one of the worst-directed movies I've watched in 2025. The director completely failed to deliver anything close to a coherent story. It honestly felt like he took random scenes from a bunch of outdated movies, stitched them together without thought, and called it a film.

The lead actor, Suriya, looked more like a clueless caricature than a hero. There wasn't a single moment where I could connect to his character - no emotional depth, no proper arc, just an empty performance in a badly written role. As for the heroine, there's barely anything worth mentioning. At this point, I've stopped expecting substance or strength in female characters from many Indian directors - and this movie is another prime example of that problem.

The film had no soul, no originality, and no purpose. It dragged on like a YouTube mashup of failed ideas, offering zero engagement. I'm just relieved I didn't waste my money watching this in a theater - that would've been an unforgivable disaster.

It's honestly confusing how movies like this still get made. With all the talent and creativity out there, why are we still being served recycled trash like Retro.

Watch only if you enjoy punishing yourself.