| Year | Movie | Verdict | Key Takeaway | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Katamarayudu | Flop | Remake of Tamil’s Veeram ; outdated script. | | 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Disaster | Trivikram’s biggest failure. Poorly received despite a huge budget. | | 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Super Hit | Remake of Pink . His performance as a lawyer fighting for women’s rights was universally praised. | | 2022 | Bheemla Nayak | Blockbuster | Remake of Ayyappanum Koshiyum . Fierce performance as a volatile cop. | | 2023 | Bro | Average | A time-travel drama; opened well but faded quickly. | | 2024 | OG (They Call Him OG) | Post-production | One of India’s most anticipated action dramas. | | 2025 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Filming | A period swashbuckler delayed for years; high expectations. |
Following his initial success, Kalyan ventured into direction and experimented with different genres, though many faced challenges at the box office.
This period established Pawan Kalyan as a youth icon with a string of massive hits. Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996) – Acting debut. Gokulamlo Seetha (1997) – His first film credited as "Pawan Kalyan". Suswagatham (1998) – A romantic drama that became a major hit. Tholi Prema pawan kalyan all movies list
A defining milestone in his career. This coming-of-age romantic drama directed by A. Karunakaran won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu and achieved cult classic status.
Performed bit songs and full tracks in movies such as Thammudu , Johnny , and Attarintiki Daredi . | Year | Movie | Verdict | Key
During this period, Pawan Kalyan balanced his acting commitments with his growing political career in the Jana Sena Party.
(2005): An action drama that received average theatrical response. | | 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Super Hit | Remake of Pink
(2001): A landmark romantic drama that achieved legendary status among fans for its style and energy. Experimental and Transition Phase (2003–2011)