(1998)

Pawan Kalyan entered the industry with high expectations as the younger brother of Megastar Chiranjeevi. However, he carved his own niche with distinct mannerisms and storytelling choices.

During this period, the actor focused heavily on his political career (founding the Jana Sena Party), which reflected in his film choices.

| Year | Movie | Director | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1996 | Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi | E. V. V. Satyanarayana | Average | | 1998 | Tholi Prema | A. Karunakaran | | | 2001 | Kushi | S. J. Surya | Blockbuster | | 2008 | Jalsa | Trivikram Srinivas | Blockbuster | | 2013 | Attarintiki Daredi | Trivikram Srinivas | All-Time Blockbuster | | 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Venu Sriram | Blockbuster |

After a brief hiatus for politics, he returned to the screen with social-themed films. Vakeel Saab (2021) – A successful remake of the film Bheemla Nayak

(2003) – His directorial debut; despite high expectations, it was a box office failure. Gudumba Shankar (2004) – An action comedy. (2005) – An action drama that received average reception. (2006) – Action film focused on a journalist's story. (2006) – A successful remake of the Tamil film Thirupaachi