| Year | Movie Title | Role | Notes | |------|-------------|------|-------| | 2020 | (No release) | – | Due to political campaigns & COVID | | 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Satyadev | Remake of Pink ; | | 2022 | Bheemla Nayak | Bheemla Nayak | Remake of Ayyappanum Koshiyum | | 2023 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu (delayed) | Veera Mallu | Period drama (post-production) | | 2024 | OG (They Call Him OG) | Ojas Gambheera | Under production | | 2025 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | Bhagat Singh | Announced |
(2022) – A blockbuster action film co-starring Rana Daggubati. (2023) – A fantasy comedy co-starring Sai Dharam Tej. Upcoming Movies Hari Hara Veera Mallu (Expected 2025) – A period action adventure. OG (They Call Him OG) (Expected 2025) – A gangster drama directed by Sujeeth. Ustaad Bhagat Singh (Expected 2026) – Directed by Harish Shankar. or details on a specific upcoming movie
Marked as Pawan Kalyan’s landmark 25th film. Despite immense hype and music by Anirudh Ravichander, the movie tanked at the box office. Following this film, Pawan Kalyan took a hiatus to focus entirely on his political party, Janasena.
(2011) & Panjaa (2011): Both films experiments with modern love and gangster themes, receiving mixed reviews. The Blockbuster Comeback (2012–2018)
Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and AM Jyothi Krishna, this is Pawan Kalyan’s first-ever pan-Indian period action adventure. He plays a legendary outlaw hero in the Mughal era.
Known as "Power Star" by millions, Pawan Kalyan is one of the most influential actors in Telugu cinema. Beyond his acting, he is a filmmaker, politician, and philanthropist. His career spans over two decades, marked by unique style, philosophical dialogues, and massive box-office records.
After a few ups and downs in the late 2010s, including (2018) which didn't click as expected, the Power Star made another strong comeback in the 2020s. The socially relevant courtroom drama "Vakeel Saab" and the intense actioner "Bheemla Nayak" were both declared superhits, proving that Kalyan's on-screen presence remained unmatched.
After a brief hiatus for politics, he returned to the screen with social-themed films. Vakeel Saab (2021) – A successful remake of the film Bheemla Nayak
(2013). Other notable films covering various box office results range from Gabbar Singh Bheemla Nayak Upcoming Projects Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit : Expected 2025. They Call Him OG : Slated for 2025. Ustaad Bhagat Singh : Expected 2026, directed by Harish Shankar. PSPK32 (Untitled) : Pre-production project directed by Surender Reddy.
Following his early peak, Kalyan ventured into direction and explored different genres. While some films underperformed at the box office, they often maintained a cult following for their style.
The official Telugu remake of the Hindi hit Pink . Directed by Venu Sriram, it marked his triumphant comeback to theaters, addressing crucial societal themes while delivering the ultimate "Power Star" fan moments.
A mass action entertainer re-teaming him with director Harish Shankar. A Legacy Beyond the Silver Screen
A decade marked by high expectations but inconsistent box office results. Johnny
Another action-packed film directed by Puri Jagannadh.