Rao Bahadur Movie Review
రావు బహదూర్
3 Jul 2026
Rao Bahadur movie review: what critics say (6)
What critics say Critics are divided: none of the 6 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 1 gave it 2 or less.
Director Venkatesh Maha returns after five years with a psychological thriller that slowly creeps under your skin and makes you appreciate cinema as an artform. Satyadev delivers a career-best performance.
Read the full reviewRao Bahadur features a fascinating central character, brought to life by an excellent Satyadev, and offers thoughtful commentary on class privilege and ancestral pride.
Read the full reviewRao Bahadur is a sincere attempt to tell a story in a distinctive manner. The idea is admirable, and the climax justifies much of the film’s thematic ambition, with Satyadev delivering a performance worthy of applause.
Read the full reviewSatyadev in the role of Bhuvanam Ramappa Rao Bahadur, delivered a once-in-a-lifetime performance.
Read the full reviewThe film, built on a theatrical setup, takes a while to warm up but leaves you with plenty of afterthoughts.
Read the full reviewThis review is in Telugu. Read it in full at the source.
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What we know
Plagued by guilt and fear, an eccentric aristocrat retreats into his ancestral manor, creating an alternate world that deeply blurs reality and imagination.
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Cast and crew
Satyadev KancharanaBhuvanam Ramappa "Ramudu" Rao BahadurVVikas MuppalaDr. Narayanachari "Achari"
Deepa ThomasRenukaMMaster KiranBhuvanam "Kusuma" Kusumappa
Pranay VakaBhuvanam "Lavana" LavanappaBBala ParasarAchchamma
AnandJagannadhanVVenkat ShowryaChild LavanaKKunal Kaushik
Venkatesh MahaRamapppa's Founding Ancestor Where to watch in India
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Is Rao Bahadur worth watching?
Critics rate it mixed: 2.5 out of 5, with 1 of 6 critics recommending it.
When did Rao Bahadur release?
3 Jul 2026.
Who is in the cast of Rao Bahadur?
Satyadev Kancharana, Vikas Muppala, Deepa Thomas, Master Kiran, Pranay Vaka, Bala Parasar, Anand, Venkat Showrya.
Who directs Rao Bahadur?
Venkatesh Maha.
What do critics say about Rao Bahadur?
6 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.5 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.