Pawan Kalyan
ActingAbout Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan is an Indian film actor, director, screenwriter and action choreographer in Telugu cinema. He is the brother of Indian actor Chiranjeevi. Kalyan made his acting debut in 1996 Telugu film Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi.
Pawan Kalyan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Pawan Kalyan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Pawan Kalyan's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 11% of Pawan Kalyan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Thammudu, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Pawan Kalyan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Pawan Kalyan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Pawan Kalyan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ustaad Bhagat Singh | Bhagat Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | They Call Him OG | Ojas "OG" Gambheera | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit | Veera Mallu | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | BRO | Titan | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bheemla Nayak | SI Sarhad Bheemla Nayak | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Konidela Satyadev | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Abhijith Bhargav | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Katamarayudu | Katamarayudu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Gopala Gopala | Govinda Gopala Hari | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Atharintiki Daaredi | Goutham Nanda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu | Ram Babu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Panjaa | Jai | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Teen Maar | Michael Velayudham/Arjun Palwai | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Komaram Puli | Komaram Puli | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Jalsa | Sanjay sahu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shankar Dada Zindabad | Cameo Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Annavaram | Annavaram | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Bangaram | Bangaram | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Balu | Ghani/Balu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. | Special appearance in song | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Gudumba Shankar | Gudumba Shankar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Shart: The Challenge | special appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Johnny | Johnny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Khushi | Sidhartha "Siddhu" Roy | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Badri | Badrinath | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Thammudu | Subhramanyam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Tholi Prema | Balu | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Suswagatham | Ganesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gokulamlo Seetha | Pavan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | Kalyan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | PSPK32 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | They Call Him OG 2 | Ojas "OG" Ghambeera | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Untitled SVC - Pawan Kalyan Movie | - | Flop | Similar → |
Pawan Kalyan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Pawan Kalyan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pawan Kalyan is "Thammudu" with a rating of 7.2/10.
How many movies has Pawan Kalyan acted in?
Pawan Kalyan has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Pawan Kalyan?
Other notable films include "Jalsa", "Atharintiki Daaredi", and "Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.".