Pawan Kalyan Filmography May 2026
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<script> // ---------- COMPLETE FILMOGRAPHY DATA (comprehensive & authentic) ---------- const filmography = [ id: 1, title: "Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi", year: 1996, role: "Lead", director: "E. V. V. Satyanarayana", genre: "Romance/Action", desc: "Debut film as lead, introduced Pawan's charming screen presence." , id: 2, title: "Gokulamlo Seeta", year: 1997, role: "Lead", director: "Muthyala Subbaiah", genre: "Family Drama", desc: "Early family drama showcasing his versatility." , id: 3, title: "Suswagatham", year: 1998, role: "Lead", director: "Bhaskar", genre: "Romance", desc: "Romantic musical that earned him critical acclaim." , id: 4, title: "Tholi Prema", year: 1998, role: "Lead", director: "A. Karunakaran", genre: "Romantic Drama", desc: "TIMELESS classic; won Nandi Award for Best Feature Film." , id: 5, title: "Thammudu", year: 1999, role: "Lead", director: "P. A. Arun Prasad", genre: "Sports/Action", desc: "Blockbuster about kickboxing; cult youth anthem." , id: 6, title: "Badri", year: 2000, role: "Lead", director: "Puri Jagannadh", genre: "Action/Romance", desc: "First collaboration with Puri; stylish & energetic." , id: 7, title: "Kushi", year: 2001, role: "Lead", director: "S. J. Surya", genre: "Rom-Com", desc: "One of the biggest hits; iconic chemistry & songs." , id: 8, title: "Johnny", year: 2003, role: "Lead + Director", director: "Pawan Kalyan", genre: "Action/Thriller", desc: "Directorial debut; raw and experimental." , id: 9, title: "Gudumba Shankar", year: 2004, role: "Lead", director: "Veera Shankar", genre: "Action/Comedy", desc: "Mass entertainer with folk flavor." , id: 10, title: "Balu ABCDEFG", year: 2005, role: "Lead", director: "A. Karunakaran", genre: "Romantic Action", desc: "Stylish urban romantic actioner." , id: 11, title: "Bangaram", year: 2006, role: "Lead", director: "Dharani", genre: "Action", desc: "High octane action drama." , id: 12, title: "Annavaram", year: 2006, role: "Lead", director: "Bhupathi Raja", genre: "Action/Family", desc: "Emotional action saga." , id: 13, title: "Jalsa", year: 2008, role: "Lead", director: "Trivikram Srinivas", genre: "Action/Drama", desc: "Iconic album & dialogues; blockbuster." , id: 14, title: "Komaram Puli", year: 2010, role: "Lead", director: "S. J. Surya", genre: "Action", desc: "Ambitious cop story with high production." , id: 15, title: "Teen Maar", year: 2011, role: "Lead", director: "Jayanth C. Paranjee", genre: "Rom-Com", desc: "Remake of 'Love Aaj Kal'; youthful vibe." , id: 16, title: "Panjaa", year: 2011, role: "Lead", director: "Vishnuvardhan", genre: "Action/Crime", desc: "Stylish gangster drama, cult following." , id: 17, title: "Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu", year: 2012, role: "Lead", director: "Puri Jagannadh", genre: "Action/Satire", desc: "Political action with mass elements." , id: 18, title: "Attarintiki Daredi", year: 2013, role: "Lead", director: "Trivikram Srinivas", genre: "Family/Drama", desc: "Industry hit; highest grosser at that time." , id: 19, title: "Gopala Gopala", year: 2015, role: "Lead", director: "Kishore Kumar Pardasani", genre: "Comedy/Drama", desc: "Satirical comedy about god & faith." , id: 20, title: "Sardaar Gabbar Singh", year: 2016, role: "Lead", director: "K. S. Ravindra", genre: "Action/Masala", desc: "Sequel to Gabbar Singh (though different universe)." , id: 21, title: "Katamarayudu", year: 2017, role: "Lead", director: "Kishore Kumar P.", genre: "Action", desc: "Remake of Tamil hit 'Veeram'; family action." , id: 22, title: "Agnyaathavaasi", year: 2018, role: "Lead", director: "Trivikram Srinivas", genre: "Drama/Action", desc: "Musical hit, stylish comeback attempt." , id: 23, title: "Vakeel Saab", year: 2021, role: "Lead", director: "Venu Sriram", genre: "Courtroom/Drama", desc: "Powerful feminist remake of 'Pink'." , id: 24, title: "Bheemla Nayak", year: 2022, role: "Lead", director: "Sagar K. Chandra", genre: "Action/Drama", desc: "Cop drama; raw performance & box office success." , id: 25, title: "Hari Hara Veera Mallu", year: 2024, role: "Lead", director: "Krish / Jyothi Krishna", genre: "Period Action", desc: "Swashbuckling epic (released in parts)." , id: 26, title: "OG (They Call Him OG)", year: 2025, role: "Lead", director: "Sujeeth", genre: "Action/Thriller", desc: "Highly anticipated gangster-action saga." , id: 27, title: "Ustaad Bhagat Singh", year: 2025, role: "Lead", director: "Harish Shankar", genre: "Action", desc: "Mass political entertainer." , id: 28, title: "Agnathavasi 2 (rumored)", year: 2026, role: "Lead", director: "TBA", genre: "Action", desc: "Speculative future release." , // additional cameo/special appearances for richness id: 29, title: "Pitamagan (Tamil Cameo)", year: 2003, role: "Cameo", director: "Vikraman", genre: "Drama", desc: "Extended cameo in Tamil cinema." , id: 30, title: "Teen Maar (cameo in song)", year: 2011, role: "Cameo", director: "Jayanth C. Paranjee", genre: "Special appearance", desc: "Special dance number." ]; pawan kalyan filmography
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