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Kushi, Badri, Gababr Singh and more: Pawan Kalyan action movies that are worth watching

People love Telugu cinema star Pawan Kalyan, who is sometimes called the "Power Star," because of his unique style, charm, and strong presence on screen. He has made a lot of action movies over the years that people still like. You should watch these eight action movies from his filmography.

September 25, 2025 / 13:36 IST
1. Tholi Prema (1998)  Tholi Prema is mostly remembered as a love story, however Pawan's fierce side showed through in the action scenes. The National Award-winning movie completely revolutionized his career and showed how flexible he was.
1/8
1. Tholi Prema (1998)
Tholi Prema is mostly remembered as a love story, however Pawan's fierce side showed through in the action scenes. The National Award-winning movie completely revolutionized his career and showed how flexible he was.
2. Badri (2000)  Puri Jagannadh's Badri made Pawan Kalyan a well-known hero. Kids enjoyed it right away because the speech was strong, the characters were fierce, and the action was excellent.
2/8
2. Badri (2000)
Puri Jagannadh's Badri made Pawan Kalyan a well-known hero. Kids enjoyed it right away because the speech was strong, the characters were fierce, and the action was excellent.
3. Kushi (2001)  The movie was mostly about love, but it also included some great action scenes and dangerous situations that showed off Pawan's fighting skills. The movie did well, therefore he became well-known in all the Telugu states.
3/8
3. Kushi (2001)
The movie was mostly about love, but it also included some great action scenes and dangerous situations that showed off Pawan's fighting skills. The movie did well, therefore he became well-known in all the Telugu states.
4. Jalsa (2008)  Trivikram Srinivas directed Jalsa, and Pawan still loves it. His humorous timing was perfect for the parts that made your heart race. It was a terrific show for the whole family.
4/8
4. Jalsa (2008)
Trivikram Srinivas directed Jalsa, and Pawan still loves it. His humorous timing was perfect for the parts that made your heart race. It was a terrific show for the whole family.
 5. Gabbar Singh (2012)  This version of Salman Khan's Dabangg did very well at the box office and changed the course of his career. Fans said that Pawan did a good job at playing a strange police officer.
5/8
5. Gabbar Singh (2012)
This version of Salman Khan's Dabangg did very well at the box office and changed the course of his career. Fans said that Pawan did a good job at playing a strange police officer.
6. Attarintiki Daredi (2013)  They worked on this movie together again, Pawan and Trivikram. It included a mix of comedy, family drama, and Pawan's own style, including action scenes that were masterfully choreographed. It turned out to be one of the best Telugu movies ever.
6/8
6. Attarintiki Daredi (2013)
They worked on this movie together again, Pawan and Trivikram. It included a mix of comedy, family drama, and Pawan's own style, including action scenes that were masterfully choreographed. It turned out to be one of the best Telugu movies ever.
7. Katamarayudu (2017)  One of the best things about this version of Ajith's Veeram was how well Pawan played the elder brother who likes action and looks out for his little brother. People liked how he fought and how he made them feel like they were part of his family.
7/8
7. Katamarayudu (2017)
One of the best things about this version of Ajith's Veeram was how well Pawan played the elder brother who likes action and looks out for his little brother. People liked how he fought and how he made them feel like they were part of his family.
8. Vakeel Saab (2021)  Vakeel Saab took place mostly in a courtroom, but the action moments showed how adept the actor was at acting. His massive battles and violent outbursts made the movie better.
8/8
8. Vakeel Saab (2021)
Vakeel Saab took place mostly in a courtroom, but the action moments showed how adept the actor was at acting. His massive battles and violent outbursts made the movie better.
Entertainment desk
first published: Sep 25, 2025 01:36 pm

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