Satyadev’s Rao Bahadur Earns Rave Reviews from Sukumar and Mahesh Babu
Sukumar and Mahesh Babu praise Satyadev’s Rao Bahadur, calling it a genre-defining film ahead of its July 3rd release. The psychological thriller is one of the most anticipated Telugu films this…
Dumtika Editorial
June 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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Satyadev’s upcoming psychological thriller, Rao Bahadur, has caught the attention of industry stalwarts even before its theatrical release. The film, directed by Venkatesh Maha, recently had a private screening that saw celebrated filmmaker Sukumar in attendance, and his reactions have set the bar high for audience expectations.
Sukumar, known for his innovative storytelling in Indian cinema, rarely showers such effusive praise, making his comments on Rao Bahadur particularly noteworthy. Reflecting on the experience, he stated, "I have never seen such a genre being attempted in Indian Cinema like Rao Bahadur. This is a daring step forward by the makers in delivering a Hollywood level experience. I am thrilled to watch such a film and everyone pulled it off brilliantly." His endorsement follows closely on the heels of Mahesh Babu’s glowing remarks, which have only intensified the film's pre-release buzz.
Produced by Anurag Reddy, Sharath Chandra Ankaraju, and Chinta Gopalakrishna Reddy—with GMB Entertainments presenting—the film boasts uncompromising production values. Its songs, teasers, and trailers have already generated considerable curiosity among Telugu audiences, and social media is abuzz with anticipation for this fresh psychological thriller.
With Rao Bahadur set to release on July 3rd, all eyes are on whether the film will live up to the extraordinary hype. Fans can look forward to a unique cinematic experience in theatres very soon.


