Rao Bahadur is Satyadev's new film that has Satyadev of Kingdom and Arabia Kadali fame in the lead role. The teaser showcases Satyadev in a crazy role which he has never attempted to date

Last Updated: 01.45 PM, Aug 18, 2025
Venkatesh Maha, the young director, impressed one and all with his debut film Care of Kancharapalem, which won many awards. He then continued his good form with Uma Maheswara Ugraroopasya, starring Satyadev, and that film too ended as a good hit on OTT. He has now teamed up with Satyadev once again for a psychological thriller titled Rao Bahadur. The first-look poster was released the other day, and Satyadev was showcased as a rich old man with trust issues.
Well, S.S. Rajamouli released Rao Bahadur's impressive trailer, and it has stunned one and all with its visuals, content, and Satyadev's magical transformation. The film is about the character of Rao Bahadur, a rich aristocrat, set in the time of colonial rule. The character of Rao Bahadur is showcased in various avatars, each one of them creating an intriguing experience right away. The man has trust issues, and he is going through a crisis disguised in various characters, which has been designed quite well.
Venkatesh Maha manages to design yet another crazy story with Rao Bahadur, and the production design, visuals, BGM, and casting are the icing on the cake. Vikas Muppala, Deepa Thomas, Bala Parasar, Anand Bharathi, Pranay Vaka, Kunal Kaushik, and Master Kiran play key roles in this film, which is being co-produced by superstar Mahesh Babu.
Smaran Sai has composed the music for the film, and his background score for some key aspects in the teaser stand out. Karthik Parmar has cranked the camera, and he has elevated the period drama to another level. The art work and the way the colonial setup has been showcased is top notch.

It has been quite a long time since we have seen a Telugu film with such intriguing characters and great production values, and Rao Bahadur makes up for the void. The shooting of the film is still on, and the makers have announced that Rao Bahadur will be out in the summer of 2026. For now, the teaser has struck a chord with all those who watched it. Stay tuned for more updates.
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.