The much-hyped and long-delayed period action drama hari Hara Veera Mallu finally hit the screens on Thursday, but instead of roaring applause, it was met with a wave of harsh criticism and disappointment. Directed by krish Jagarlamudi and starring actor-politician pawan kalyan in the titular role, the film was expected to be a visual spectacle steeped in grandeur and heroism. However, audiences were quick to point out its glaring flaws, especially in storytelling, pacing, and production values. Despite years of anticipation, the film's execution fell flat, leaving fans disillusioned and critics merciless in their reviews.
The backlash intensified particularly over the second half of the film, which viewers described as chaotic, sloppy, and directionless. Many labeled it as an incoherent mess with laughably bad visual effects and cringeworthy sequences that betrayed the scale the makers promised. social media was ablaze with memes and sarcastic posts, mocking everything from the fight choreography to the CGI used in key sequences.
One viral post compared the climax visuals to a “school annual day play gone wrong,” highlighting the jarring disconnect between expectation and reality. The lack of finesse in VFX, coupled with disjointed editing, made the last act almost unbearable for many viewers.
What has added fuel to the fire is the silence from pawan kalyan himself. Leading up to the release, his involvement and repeated viewings of the film had raised expectations. He, along with director Trivikram, reportedly watched the movie multiple times before its release — something his fans proudly touted as a testament to the film’s quality. Now, that very detail is being used to mock him, with netizens asking how he could sit through it so many times. As deputy cm of andhra pradesh and a prominent public figure, this cinematic failure has turned into political ammunition as well, with many questioning his priorities and judgment. The film, instead of being a triumphant return to the big screen, has become a subject of ridicule and regret.
The backlash intensified particularly over the second half of the film, which viewers described as chaotic, sloppy, and directionless. Many labeled it as an incoherent mess with laughably bad visual effects and cringeworthy sequences that betrayed the scale the makers promised. social media was ablaze with memes and sarcastic posts, mocking everything from the fight choreography to the CGI used in key sequences.
One viral post compared the climax visuals to a “school annual day play gone wrong,” highlighting the jarring disconnect between expectation and reality. The lack of finesse in VFX, coupled with disjointed editing, made the last act almost unbearable for many viewers.What has added fuel to the fire is the silence from pawan kalyan himself. Leading up to the release, his involvement and repeated viewings of the film had raised expectations. He, along with director Trivikram, reportedly watched the movie multiple times before its release — something his fans proudly touted as a testament to the film’s quality. Now, that very detail is being used to mock him, with netizens asking how he could sit through it so many times. As deputy cm of andhra pradesh and a prominent public figure, this cinematic failure has turned into political ammunition as well, with many questioning his priorities and judgment. The film, instead of being a triumphant return to the big screen, has become a subject of ridicule and regret.
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