Comeback fever and career longevity: Pawan Kalyan's OG revival talk versus Abbas Mustan's rumored decline

Buzz around Pawan Kalyan's OG revival is fueling a comeback-vs-relief debate ^[1]. Fans point to his visible happiness at recent success meets and chatter that he’s lined up dates with Dil Raju and PMF—even if the viral note about KVN productions was months old when it circulated ^[1]. Some say OG is more “relief from flops” than a true comeback, while others insist a proper hit proves the turnaround ^[1].

Abbas Mustan's rumored decline sits in stark contrast. The duo once courted SRK, Akshay Kumar, and other A-listers; today the chatter pins them as past-their-prime, with the last big film being Race 2 and shelved projects like the thriller 3 Monkeys with Arjun Rampal ^[2]. Reports that Penthouse didn’t see release on Netflix add fuel to the “downfall” narrative, even as supporters note age and changing tastes complicate careers ^[2]. In threads, a counterpoint pops up: aging filmmakers aren’t retiring by choice, and public sentiment can shift quickly ^[2].

Meanwhile, the industry mourns Asrani. The veteran comedian’s passing at 84 sparks memories of a career that spanned jailers, jokey one-liners, and evergreen gags; fans call it the end of an era and flood tributes ^[3].

What ties it together: aging stars are framed either as a long-awaited return or a fading legacy, and social chatter mirrors that split in real time.

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