“Working With Pawan Kalyan Is Like Doing 100 Films”: Nidhhi Agerwal On Her Powerful Role in Hari Hara Veera Mallu
As the release of Hari Hara Veera Mallu draws near, excitement is building across fans and film circles alike. Ahead of the film’s grand theatrical release on July 24, actress Nidhhi Agerwal sat down for an exclusive conversation with the media to talk about her transformative journey as Panchami, her experience working with Power Star Pawan Kalyan, and what makes this epic period drama stand out.
“A Character With Many Shades”
Opening up about her role, Nidhhi said,
“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 — and that’s the beauty of it.”
She further revealed the meticulous effort involved in embodying the regal character of Panchami.
“The costume and jewellery 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.”
On Sharing Screen With Pawan Kalyan
Nidhhi turned emotional when speaking about her co-star.
“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 emphasized the depth of the film’s narrative, adding,
“‘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.”

Training, Transformation & First-Day Feels
To prepare for the role, Nidhhi underwent intense training.
“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 first day on the sets, she shared,
“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 continued,
“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.”
Fiction Rooted In History
Describing the genre, Nidhhi said,
“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.”
On M.M. Keeravani’s Music
Nidhhi praised the film’s music and background score.
“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.”
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