Nihar Kapoor surprises everyone in Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Power Star Pawan Kalyan, is making waves in cinemas. Alongside Pawan, a tall supporting actor has caught the attention of audiences—Nihar Kapoor, the son of veteran actress Jayasudha.
Though his role had no dialogues, Nihar appeared in many scenes with Pawan Kalyan, impressing viewers with his strong presence and striking looks. At a recent success meet for the film, Pawan praised Nihar’s performance and revealed that his character was inspired by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as the ‘Frontier Gandhi’, a Pashtun freedom fighter.
Audiences have also responded positively to Nihar’s portrayal. His silent yet powerful performance has sparked interest among filmmakers, especially for negative roles in Telugu cinema.
In recent times, Tollywood has often brought in actors from other industries to play villains in big-budget films. However, Nihar’s role in Hari Hara Veera Mallu might make him a top choice for such roles within Telugu cinema itself.
Nihar Kapoor made his acting debut with the 2022 film Gangster Gangaraju. But it is Hari Hara Veera Mallu that marks his first major role and could be a turning point in his career. It may open up many new opportunities for him in the industry.
The film, directed by Krish and Jyothi Krishna and produced by A.M. Rathnam, was released grandly on July 24. According to trade analysts, its premiere and opening day collections could cross ₹70 crore.
It remains to be seen how this success impacts Nihar’s future in Telugu cinema, but his performance has definitely made a mark.