From Mohanlal to Kamal and Pawan: Heroes who turned action choreographers

It's been widely reported that Pawan Kalyan has personally choreographed a significant 18-20 minute action sequence, specifically the climax, in his upcoming film Hari Hara Veera Mallu. This involves applying his real-life martial arts expertise. Here are a few notable examples of actors who have been credited with or known for choreographing or significantly influencing action sequences in Indian cinema: Mohanlal : The legendary Malayalam actor is known to have choreographed fight sequences in some of his films, including Varavelpu (1989) and Ravanaprabhu (2001). Kamal Haasan : A multifaceted actor and filmmaker, Kamal Haasan has often been involved in the writing and choreography of action sequences in his films, such as Vishwaroopam. Vidyut Jammwal : Known for his martial arts skills (Kalaripayattu), Vidyut Jammwal often performs his own stunts and has been involved in designing action for his films, particularly the Commando franchise. Akshay Kumar : A trained martial artist, Akshay Kumar is known for doing most of his own stunts and has a significant input in the action choreography of his films. Tiger Shroff : Also a trained martial artist and gymnast, Tiger Shroff's films heavily feature elaborate action sequences that he performs himself, often with his own ideas contributing to the choreography. It's not a common occurrence for actors to fully choreograph extended fight scenes, as specialized action directors are usually employed for this purpose. However, actors with a strong background in martial arts or a keen interest in action often collaborate closely with stunt teams and offer creative input. Also Read : Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Audience and fans notice the unmistakable merits From Mughal-e-Azam to Hari Hara Veera Mallu: India's Cinematic Love Affair with the Mughal Era Continues