Mayasabha: Sai Kumar plays legendary NTR, first-look poster creates a stir

Mayasabha is SonyLiv’s new show, which has become a major talking point ever since its first-look teaser was released. Though the makers have not officially confirmed it, Mayasabha is said to be loosely based on the lives of two powerful political leaders from Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy.

Sai Kumar plays NTR in Mayasabha

Deva Katta, the director who made the cult classic Prasthanam, has created Mayasabha, which stars Aadhi, Pittisetty, Chait anya Rao, and Sai Kumar in key roles. We at OTT Play have been bringing you regular updates about this much-anticipated show. The latest buzz is about Sai Kumar’s character.

We at OTTplay have learned that he will be portraying the role of legendary NTR in the series. As Sai Kumar recently celebrated his birthday, the makers unveiled his first-look poster. Dressed in a strikingly familiar avatar, Sai Kumar is seen waving his hand, a signature gesture reminiscent of how NTR greeted his fans.

Sai Kumar is known for his powerful dialogue delivery, and the makers say his portrayal of NTR will surprise everyone. Deva Katta had earlier given Sai Kumar a career-defining role in Prasthanam and later in Autonagar Surya. Now, with Mayasabha, he's given him another memorable character. With his commanding screen presence and baritone voice, Sai Kumar is considered a perfect fit to play NTR.

Mayasabha creates a new wave of controversies

Meanwhile, Aadi plays the role of Chandrababu Naidu, and Chaitanya Rao portrays Y. S. Rajasekhar Reddy. Mayasabha is all set to stream on SonyLiv (OTTplay Premium) from August 7, 2025. Ever since the promos were released, the series has sparked controversy. 

Ardent fans of the two political parties have started taking sides, with some alleging that the show may contain factual errors. However, the makers have remained silent and are seemingly enjoying the buzz surrounding the project.

Now that Sai Kumar has joined Aadhi and Chaitanya Rao, the hype around the show has reached the next level. Mayasabha is one web series that has generated more anticipation than many feature films in recent times. With Sai Kumar’s look now revealed, the excitement has grown even more. It remains to be seen whether the project lives up to the massive expectations.