Director Jyothi Krisna revealed that Pawan Kalyan’s role in Hari Hara Veera Mallu was inspired by iconic actors NTR and MGR. He drew from their mythological and socially conscious roles to design a character of strength, virtue and leadership
Modi pay tributes on X, saying "I pay homage to Thiru MGR on his birth anniversary. We are greatly inspired by his efforts to empower the poor and build a better society"