Pawan Kalyan completes 27 years in cinema; here are his best films

Srivathsan Nadadhur

 Mar 12, 2023

Debut

Pawan Kalyan’s first film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi, directed by EVV Satyanarayana released in 1996

Formidable career

Despite the failure of his debut, Pawan Kalyan didn’t lose hope and acted in many memorable films 

Suswagatham

The coming-of-age drama, a remake of Vijay’s Love Today, alongside Devayani clicked with crowds

Tholi Prema

His tender romance with Keerthy Reddy struck a chord for its performances, humour and  music

Thammudu

A loose remake of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, audiences loved Pawan Kalyan in a massy avatar

Kushi

Undoubtedly his career best work, the entertainer with great music has aged beautifully over the years

Badri

Puri Jagannadh’s directorial debut is an edgy romance, with some terrific dialogues for Pawan Kalyan

Gabbar Singh

This remake of Dabangg, helmed by Harish Shankar, resurrected Pawan Kalyan’s career after a lull phase

Bheemla Nayak

In a no-holds-barred avatar, Pawan Kalyan packed a punch as a police officer confronting a crooked goon