After a brief lull, 2012 marked the beginning of the "Gabbar Singh" era, making him an unstoppable force at the box office.
: Roared past ₹100 crore worldwide on its first day of release in late 2025. Hari Hara Veera Mallu (Upcoming/2025) : A high-budget period action film. Ustaad Bhagat Singh (Upcoming/2026) : Directed by Harish Shankar of any specific movie from this list?
A tragic romantic drama that struck a chord with the youth. Kalyan's portrayal of a selfless lover established him as a household name. 4. Tholi Prema (1998) Role: Balu Director: A. Karunakaran pawan kalyan all movies list
A high-octane cop drama that suffered heavily due to excessive hype and pacing issues, though A.R. Rahman's music was a highlight. 15. Teen Maar (2011) Role: Arjun Palwai / Michael Velayudham Director: Jayanth C. Paranjee
Whether you are watching Kushi for the 20th time or giving Panjaa a fresh chance, every film on this list offers a glimpse into the mind of the Power Star. After a brief lull, 2012 marked the beginning
– The directorial debut of Puri Jagannadh. Pawan Kalyan’s aggressive dialogue delivery and aggressive styling in this romantic action film created a massive craze.
Kalyan took the director’s chair for this raw, martial-arts-heavy sports drama. While it failed commercially due to immense expectations, the action choreography and realistic filmmaking gained cult appreciation years later. 9. Gudumba Shankar (2004) Role: Shankar / Gudumba Shankar Director: Veera Shankar Ustaad Bhagat Singh (Upcoming/2026) : Directed by Harish
Action thriller with Trivikram Srinivas.
(2003)
– Directed by Puri Jagannadh, this political action film showcased Pawan Kalyan as an aggressive journalist fighting social injustices.
Kushi is arguably the most influential romantic comedy of modern Tollywood. From the waistline controversy scene to the massive chartbuster audio by Mani Sharma, this movie elevated Pawan Kalyan to the status of an absolute demigod among the youth. The Experimental and Turbulent Phase (2003–2011)