Ever since his massive political victory in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls, actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan has been riding high on a wave of adulation from colleagues across Indian cinema. The mass hero has cultivated a massive following in Tollywood over the years through his performances in numerous commercial blockbusters. As fans continue celebrating his achievements, let's take a look back at 6 of Pawan Kalyan's biggest box office smash hits that cemented his status as a true icon of Telugu cinema.
This romantic action drama directed by S.J. Suryah remains one of Pawan Kalyan's most beloved and iconic films to date. Co-starring Bhumika Chawla, Nassar, and others, 'Kushi' was a runaway success upon its initial release, grossing an impressive ₹36.9 crore and becoming the second highest-grossing Telugu film of its time.
This comedy drama directed by Trivikram Srinivas proved to be a landmark film in Pawan Kalyan's illustrious career. Upon its release, 'Attarintiki Daredi' became the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time, surpassing the previous record held by the epic fantasy 'Magadheera.' The film, which also starred Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Pranitha Subhash, and Boman Irani in key roles, went on to gross a staggering ₹187 crore at the worldwide box office.
In this satirical comedy directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani, Pawan Kalyan took on the unique role of Govinda Gopala Hari, an incarnation of Lord Krishna. Though the film faced legal hurdles from the Central Board of Film Certification over allegations of hurting religious sentiments, it managed to win over audiences with its clever humour.
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Inspired by the Salman Khan blockbuster 'Dabangg,' this action comedy saw Pawan Kalyan in the titular role of a tough cop. Also starring Shruti Haasan, Abhimanyu Singh, and others in pivotal roles, 'Gabbar Singh' struck a chord with masses and emerged as one of Kalyan's biggest hits, grossing over ₹101 crore at the global box office.
This hard-hitting legal action-thriller was the official Telugu remake of the Hindi film ‘Pink’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. Directed by Venu Sriram, 'Vakeel Saab' featured Pawan Kalyan in the lead role of Advocate Konidela Satyadev, who takes on the case of three young women played by Nivetha Thomas, Anjali, and Ananya Nagalla. Tackling the sensitive themes of consent, harassment, patriarchal mindsets, and the legal and social obstacles in gender crime cases, the film struck a chord with audiences. 'Vakeel Saab' opened to a thunderous response, grossing an impressive ₹137.65 crore worldwide and becoming the highest-opening film in India post the pandemic with over ₹38 crore on its debut day.
In this gripping action thriller directed by Sagar K Chandra, Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati played allies-turned-foes in a story that explored themes of power, ego, and conflict. The film, which also starred Samyuktha Menon, Nithya Menen, and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles, was an official remake of the critically acclaimed Malayalam hit ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’.
With a string of blockbuster hits spanning various genres, from intense action thrillers to romantic dramas and masala entertainers, Pawan Kalyan has truly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in Telugu cinema.
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