Pawan Kalyan's films once commanded strong openings in the U.S., with premieres regularly crossing the $1 million mark. “Agnyaathavaasi” even grossed $1.5 million from its premiere shows.
However, in recent years, his box office pull in the U.S. has declined, largely due to his increasing focus on politics.
While his core fan base remains loyal, the general audience has adopted a more cautious "wait and watch" approach.
As a result, his previous film “Bro” posted surprisingly low premiere numbers in North America.
A similar trend was observed for “Hari Hara Veera Mallu”—until yesterday.
Following Pawan Kalyan’s appearance at the pre-release event and multiple media interactions, the buzz around the film picked up significantly. This renewed interest has led to a sharp increase in advance bookings in the U.S.
The film has already surpassed the half-million-dollar mark in advance ticket sales for premiere shows and is now expected to gross between $700K and $800K.
All signs point to “Hari Hara Veera Mallu” registering a strong premiere performance in the coming hours.
However, the real test lies ahead. The film must receive positive reviews and generate strong word-of-mouth to maintain momentum beyond the initial hype.
