Satya Dev’s Rao Bahadur in talks for a direct OTT release, here's what we know

Satya Dev’s Rao Bahadur is a gripping that is all set for a theatrical release soon. News has come out that the film might opt for a direct OTT release.

Satyadev in Rao Bahadur 

Venkatesh Maha made heads turn with his small film C/O Kancharapalem, which won several awards. Well, he is now ready with his new film, Rao Bahadur, featuring Satya Dev as the main lead. The period drama's promo was released recently and won the hearts of many.

Rao Bahadur to skip its theatrical release

Now, one of the sources close to the unit has revealed to us that the makers are in talks with Netflix for a direct OTT release. The source also goes on to add that Netflix is willing to pay a handsome amount to bag the OTT rights.

Considering the genre and content of the film, insiders feel that having a direct OTT release is the best way to go for Rao Bahadur. Though an official confirmation is yet to be made in this regard, this news is slowly making headlines in film circles.

Satya Dev plays an aged king who has trust issues. To come out of his mental issues, he makes weird plans that cause problems for others. How all this is narrated thrillingly is the basic story of Rao Bahadur. Made on a shoestring budget, if the makers decide to let go of the theatrical release, they will make big money.

Satya Dev plays the titular role in Rao Bahadur

Satya Dev has pinned a lot of hopes on this project as he plays the titular role and has given a mind-blowing performance, according to team members. These days, content that is serious and different is not being entertained much in theaters.

As Rao Bahadur mostly falls in the arthouse cinema category, the box office response might not be that great despite the film getting great word of mouth. In the days to come, we need to see what the makers will do with the digital release. Stay tuned for more updates.

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FAQs

Q. Who is the director of Rao Bahadur?

A. Venkatesh Maha of C/O Kancharapalem is the director.

Q. Who is the producer of Rao Bahadur?

A. Superstar Mahesh Babu and his wife Namrata are co-producing the film.

Q. When will Rao Bahadur release?

A. The shooting is yet to start and the film will be out in 2026.

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