Pawan Kalyan, born Konidela Kalyan Babu on September 2, 1971, is a renowned Indian actor and politician who primarily works in the Telugu film industry. “Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi” marked the debut of Pawan Kalyan as a lead actor in the Telugu film industry. The film, released on October 11, 1996, was directed by E. V. V. Satyanarayana and produced by Allu Aravind under the banner of Geetha Arts. Pawan Kalyan, then known as Konidela Kalyan Babu, was introduced to the audience with this youthful romantic drama.
Tholi Prema (1998):
“Tholi Prema” is often regarded as one of Pawan Kalyan’s finest performances. He portrayed the role of Balu, a young man who falls in love with a girl, but circumstances lead them apart, only to reunite later in life. Pawan’s portrayal of the emotional journey of his character won widespread acclaim. The film was a massive commercial success and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. It established Pawan Kalyan as a bankable star.
Gabbar Singh (2012):
Pawan Kalyan’s role as a cop named Venkataratnam Naidu, who adopts the alias Gabbar Singh, showcased his impeccable comic timing and intense action sequences. He brought a new life to the character with his charismatic performance. “Gabbar Singh” was a blockbuster hit and became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films then.
Attarintiki Daredi (2013):
In this family drama, Pawan Kalyan essayed the role of Gautham Nanda, who goes on a mission to reconcile with his estranged aunt. His performance in emotional scenes and witty dialogues added depth to the character. “Attarintiki Daredi” was a phenomenal success, breaking several box office records and becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films ever.
Jalsa (2008):
As Sanjay Sahu, Pawan Kalyan portrayed a fun-loving young man in a dangerous situation. His portrayal of the character’s transformation impressed both critics and the audience.
“Jalsa” was a commercial hit, contributing to Pawan Kalyan’s growing popularity as a mass entertainer.
Gopala Gopala (2015):
In this satirical drama, Pawan Kalyan played the role of Lord Krishna, who takes a human form to address social issues. His composed and serene demeanour as Krishna garnered praise from all quarters.” Gopala Gopala” performed exceptionally well at the box office and was well-received by the audience.
Katamarayudu (2017):
Pawan Kalyan played the role of Rayudu, a fearless man who takes it upon himself to protect his family. His intense action sequences and the character’s emotional depth were widely appreciated. “Katamarayudu” was a commercial success and added another hit to Pawan Kalyan’s filmography.
Upcoming movies:
Hari Hara Veera Mallu is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language period action adventure film directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, starring Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Nargis Fakhri, and Vikramjeet Virk. Set in the 17th century Mughal Empire, the film follows legendary outlaw Veera Mallu as he steals the Koh-i-Noor diamond. The film will be released in Telugu and dubbed in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action drama directed by Harish Shankar and produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers. The film stars Pawan Kalyan as the titular character and is an adaptation of the 2016 Tamil film Theri. Ustaad Bhagat Singh, an IPS officer, fakes his family’s deaths to live in a safe environment. However, trouble arises when his enemies realize their existence and must settle scores to protect his daughter.