India, July 24 -- Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection day 1: Krish and Jyothi Krisna's Pawan Kalyan-starrer Hari Hara Veera Mallu hit screens on Thursday with paid premieres held on Wednesday evening. According to Sacnilk, the historical epic has collected Rs.44.20 crore net in India on its opening day.

As per the trade website, HHVM brought in Rs.12.7 crore net in India from its premiere and Rs.31.5 crore on its opening day. This is one of Pawan's highest-grossing openings yet, as compared to his recent releases. For context, Bro made Rs.30.5 crore net on day 1, while Bheemla Nayak made Rs.37.15 crore. Vakeel Saab had brought in Rs.40.10 crore net on its opening day.

Compared to other big releases this year, HHVM did not manage...