Rao Bahadur is Satya Dev’s new psychological drama that is being directed by Venkatesh Maha. Superstar Mahesh Babu and his wife Namrata Shirodkar co-produce the film

Satya Dev in Rao Bahadur
Last Updated: 06.56 PM, Aug 12, 2025
Satya is making headlines for all the right reasons. His performance in Vijay Devarakonda’s Kingdom stunned one and all, and once again proved what a terrific actor he is. Just after the release of Kingdom, Satyadev’s new web series Arabia Kadali landed on Amazon Prime Video and is now getting decent views. Satya Dev’s performance in particular, as a fisherman caught in Pakistani waters, has become a talking point all over.
If this was not enough, Satyadev announced his new film titled Rao Bahadur and wowed one and all with a crazy first look from the film. Satya Dev has transformed himself into an elderly man from the bygone era. He is seen sporting a handlebar moustache and a grim expression that gives an idea about his character.
Ever since the first look went viral, everybody has wanted to know what the film is all about. Well, we at OTT Play have all the details for you. One of the sources close to the unit revealed to us that Rao Bahadur is a period drama and is about a person who has trust issues. Satya’s character is set in such a way that he does not believe anyone, and due to this nature of his, he lands in a lot of problems.
The special aspect of this film is that none other than superstar Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar have co-produced the film with A+S Movies and Sri Chakra Entertainments, who last made the superhit film Kaanthara, now streaming on OTT Play Premium.

Rao Bahadur is a psychological drama set against an aristocratic legacy, directed by the acclaimed Venkatesh Maha, who last made Care of Kancharapalem and Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, both huge hits. Once again, he has teamed up with Satya for a rustic drama that will be high on performances. Smaran Sai scores the music, and Karthick Parmar handles the camera.
With the backing of the likes of Mahesh Babu, Rao Bahadur is surely a film to watch out for. More details about this psychological thriller will be out soon. Stay tuned for more updates on this project.
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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.