Pawan Kalyan Confirms He Will Continue Acting Despite Political Duties

Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, has made it clear that he is not stepping away from films, despite his busy political career. In a recent interview with Tamil media, he stated that he will continue acting as long as he needs money, but without compromising his political and administrative responsibilities. This statement comes as a relief to his massive fanbase, which was concerned about his future in films after his political success.

Fully Committed to Politics, But Films Are Not Off the Table

Since taking office, Pawan Kalyan has been fully focused on his political duties, leaving no time for movie shoots. As a result, all his upcoming film projects have been put on hold. However, the actor-turned-politician confirmed that he is committed to completing his pending films, even though he may not take on new projects frequently.

Pending Films: Releases and Uncertain Future

Pawan Kalyan still needs to wrap up filming for three major projects: Hari Hara Veera Mallu, OG, and Ustaad Bhagat Singh.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which has faced years of delays, is finally set to release on May 9, 2025. This long-awaited period drama has raised high expectations among fans.

OG is also nearing completion and is expected to hit screens in September 2025.

However, the future of Ustaad Bhagat Singh remains uncertain. The film still requires a significant amount of shooting, making its release timeline unclear.

Multi-Part Films Could Add to Pawan Kalyan’s Workload

Interestingly, both Hari Hara Veera Mallu and OG are planned as multi-part films. If the first parts perform well, Pawan Kalyan will need to make time for their sequels. This could make his film commitments even more demanding, despite his political schedule.

No Plans for Retirement, But Less Frequent Screen Presence

Despite his packed political schedule, Pawan Kalyan’s latest statement confirms that he has no plans to retire from acting. However, fans should expect to see him on screen less frequently. He intends to balance his film career with his political duties, ensuring he fulfills his administrative responsibilities while continuing to entertain his audience.

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