Powerstar Pawan Kalyan Once Dreamed of Following Aamir Khan’s Path—Reveals AM Rathnam

Powerstar Pawan Kalyan continues to be a beacon of inspiration for today's generation—both in cinema and politics. But few know that, at one point, Pawan’s aspirations leaned entirely toward filmmaking, with no political ambitions in sight.

In a recent promotional interview for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, veteran producer AM Rathnam shared an intriguing story from the past that has now resurfaced in industry circles.

According to Rathnam, Pawan Kalyan once envisioned a career path similar to Aamir Khan’s, focusing on direction and content-driven cinema. This creative ambition centered around a film titled Satyagrahi, which Pawan intended to direct himself after his film Johnny. The project even had a formal muhurtam ceremony, but unfortunately, it never moved beyond that stage.

“Had Satyagrahi happened and become a success,” Rathnam recalled, “Pawan told me he might have followed Aamir Khan’s footsteps and not considered politics at all.”

The revelation paints a fascinating "what-if" scenario: a version of Pawan Kalyan's journey that stayed rooted in cinema, possibly as a thoughtful filmmaker and creative force—rather than the political leader he has become.

Though Satyagrahi was shelved, it continues to linger in the memories of fans and filmmakers alike. More than just an abandoned project, it represents a crossroads moment in Pawan Kalyan’s life—one where the choice between cinema and public service hung delicately in the balance.

Even today, fans wonder: What could have been if Satyagrahi had seen the light of day?