Hari Hara Veera Mallu

Visually, "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" is a significant letdown for a film of this scale. The much-touted VFX are often jarringly poor, pulling the viewer out of any immersion the period setting might attempt to create. From unconvincing CGI animals to laughably fake-looking environmental effects like avalanches and tornadoes, it's clear that visual polish was sacrificed somewhere along the prolonged production journey. This lack of attention to detail undermines the very spectacle the film strives to achieve.

Furthermore, the film's attempt to intertwine historical events with a strong religious undertone feels forced and inorganic. While the theme of protecting Dharma is present, it's often imposed rather than seamlessly integrated into the narrative, leading to a preachy tone that detracts from the adventurous spirit. The long production delays are palpable on screen, with an inconsistent look and feel that suggests a patchwork effort rather than a singular vision.

Ultimately, "Hari Hara Veera Mallu" is an ambitious misfire. It's a film that relies heavily on its star's appeal and a rousing background score (courtesy of M. M. Keeravaani, a rare highlight) to mask its fundamental flaws. It ends on a cliffhanger, promising a "Part 2" that, given the uneven ride of the first installment, many viewers might not be eager to see. For a film that had all the makings of a captivating folk hero story, it sadly devolves into a sluggish, visually unpolished, and narratively scattered experience that fails to deliver on its grand promises.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Part 1 is now streaming on Prime Video.

To be honest, I had zero expectations for this film right from the time it was announced - and sadly, it delivered exactly that.

MM Keeravani's music is probably the only department that did its duty reasonably well when compared to the rest.

The first half is somewhat watchable, but the second half completely loses steam and falls flat.

Action sequences lack authenticity, and the VFX is extremely poor at times even laughable. There are moments where the actors appear overly made-up, and in some shots, their faces look unnaturally smooth, almost as if AI filters were applied.

To top it off, the inclusion of political dialogues in almost every scene feels forced and makes the experience even more frustrating.

Yesterday I have watched this movie with so much expectations but utterly disappointted, how many times we have to watch same plot same story about Aurangzeb being a bad guy and our hero try to save the people like robinhood?? Direction was so bad , vfx were also below par, bgm music are not in synchronisation, and at times you will feel that what's going on.

Vera mallu is not just a person, the character arc was perfectly built and it gets revealed very well.

As always mentioned it's a fantasy story based around Kollur jewels.

When Krish started it, he was with three flops.. So, he convinced pawan Kalyan (who is making remakes) and had a producer (who is not regular) tells the weight of story.

And the story is good, So what failed here is PK focussing completely on politics while the shoot was half finished, he couldn't give much schedules and krish's commitment to other scripts.

Gautam krishna is not a director by choice, he tried to direct his father's film with bare minimum experience.

I know the reasons are not an excuse but I it's not just that.

It's my disappointment being carried from 2014, being a fan.

Ok, all that apart, if you ignore VFX and few unnecessary scenes, it's a good watch.

Btw, people watching in OTT missed the extended climax, kinda good.

You're opinions would have far changed if watched it and in theatres..

Finally, the movie to me is far better than recent cringe movies which became hit(idk how telugu audience made that possible). Yeah it didn't disappoint me much, I liked it.

I'd sit for this whole movie to re-watch one more time when I'm completely free..

The overall movie is fine in all the aspects.

A great come back movie for Pawankalyan Sir. His screen presence and acting was superb.

Big Congratulations to the entire Cast & Crew. This movie definitely going to bang at the Indian Box office collection. If Krish would have directed this film , then this would have gone in higher level and create the history collections. But still Jyothi Krishna managed well.