Nidhhi Agerwal Opens Up on 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu': 'A Hundred Films is Equal to Doing Just One with Pawan Kalyan Garu'
As anticipation for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' reaches a fever pitch, actress Nidhhi Agerwal shared her experiences and excitement in an exclusive interaction with print and web media. With the epic period action drama set to hit theaters on July 24th, the actress opened up about her powerful role, the film’s grand scale, and the invaluable experience of working alongside Power Star Pawan Kalyan.
Embracing the Shades of Panchami
"I absolutely loved this character. Getting a role like this in a big film is always a blessing. It comes with so many shades. If you look at ‘Kollagottinadhiro’ and ‘Tara Tara’, they’re completely contrasting from each other — and that’s the beauty of it," Nidhhi shared, highlighting the versatility of her role.
Donning the character of Panchami, Nidhhi revealed the immense effort that went into her transformation: "The costume and jewelry credits go to the stylists — they worked so hard. It used to take me nearly two hours every day to get into the Panchami look. Every detail, no matter how small, was taken care of with great care and precision."
Privileged to Work with Pawan Kalyan: "Stardom is Truly Unmatched"
When asked about working with Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi was visibly emotional: "I feel privileged to work with Pawan Kalyan Garu. His stardom is truly unmatched. Doing a hundred films is equal to doing just one with him."
She also highlighted the profound essence of the film, echoing its tagline: "‘Sword vs Spirit’ is the perfect tagline for Part 1. It clearly defines what the film is all about — a war of ideals, faith, and identity."
Intense Training and Memorable First Day
Beyond delivering intense performances, Nidhhi also underwent rigorous training for the film's action sequences: "I’ve been part of a few fight sequences and also learned horse riding and Bharatanatyam specifically for this film. It pushed me as a performer in every way."
Recollecting her very first day on set, Nidhhi vividly described the scale: "The song ‘Kollagottinadhiro’ was shot on a real set, and it was my first day. From the moment I stepped in, I could feel the scale and seriousness of this film." She emphasized how confident and committed the entire crew was: "I have the most combination scenes with Pawan Kalyan Garu and several others. Every artist and technician gave their best — you’ll see it on screen."
"Indian Version of Indiana Jones with Royal Intensity"
Speaking about the film’s fictional roots within a real historical timeline, Nidhhi offered an intriguing comparison: "Veera Mallu is a fictional character placed in a real era — just like how we could create a story during COVID with imaginary characters. It’s the Indian version of Indiana Jones with royal intensity."
And of course, the music, a crucial element for any period drama: "The periodic genre is Keeravani Garu’s forte. He’s an Oscar winner for a reason. The background score in this film is going to elevate every scene. ‘Tara Tara’ and ‘Kollagottinadhiro’ are my songs, and they’re both very close to my heart."
Directed by Jyothi Krishna, with music composed by M.M. Keeravani, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' is presented by A.M. Rathnam and produced by A. Dayakar Rao under Mega Surya Productions. The countdown to July 24th has truly begun, and with Nidhhi Agerwal promising both grace and grit, expectations are sky-high for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' to be a cinematic spectacle.
