Pawan Kalyan is currently working on his upcoming movie '

Hari Hara Veera Mallu

: Part 1 Sword vs Spirit' directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and Jyothi Krishna. The movie is currently in the production phase amidst multiple delays. Recent reports suggest the film's shoot is progressing.
According to a report by 123Telugu, the film is currently in its final stages of production. Although there are reports of rapid

shooting progress

in Khammam, it remains unclear whether Pawan Kalyan has joined the sets or will be filming his portions later.
The makers have released two singles, "Maata Vinaali" and "Kollagottinadhiro," which have been well-received by fans.

'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' is set in the

17th century Mughal Empire

. The film tells the story of Veera Mallu, a legendary outlaw who fights against oppression. Pawan Kalyan plays the titular role, while Bobby Deol portrays the antagonist, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The cast also includes Nidhhi Agerwal, Anupam Kher, Jisshu Sengupta, Nargis Fakhri, and Nora Fatehi in pivotal roles.
Principal photography began in September 2020 but faced several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Pawan Kalyan's political commitments. The film was initially scheduled for release on March 29, 2025, but was postponed to ensure completion of post-production work. The shooting resumed in various phases, with significant portions filmed in Hyderabad and other locations.

This period action drama will be Pawan Kalyan's first pan-Indian film.
'Hari Hara

Veera Mallu

: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit' will be released on May 9, 2025, in Telugu, with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. The digital rights have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video.
The music is composed by M. M. Keeravani.