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High Court to Hear Challenge to Pawan Kalyan’s Film Work Next Week

Judges declined immediate notices, so no interim curb applies to the deputy chief minister’s entertainment activities.

Pawan Kalyan's first film after entering politics, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, was released in theatres on 24 July.
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Overview

  • Former IAS officer Vijay Kumar filed a writ petition seeking interim orders to bar Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan from acting, producing, promoting films, appearing in advertisements, or joining entertainment programmes.
  • The Andhra Pradesh High Court refused to issue immediate notices to Pawan Kalyan, the CBI, or the ACB and scheduled a hearing for next week.
  • The petition alleges misuse of office and government funds linked to the film Hari Hara Veera Mallu and argues that a sitting minister engaging in commercial cinema creates a conflict of interest.
  • Vijay Kumar cites Pawan Kalyan’s public remarks about relying on cinema for income and references ticket-price increases tied to the recent release.
  • Coverage notes Pawan Kalyan signed multiple films before elections, completed shoots after taking office, and participated in promotions for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, while stating he limits any acting to a short daily window.