Satya Dev’s much awaited psychological drama ‘Rao Bahadur’ finally reached the audience with its first premiere shows and the first wave of response on social media has been largely positive.Directed by Venkatesh Maha, ‘Rao Bahadur’ stars Sathya Dev as Ramappa Rao Bahadur. Malayalam actress Deepa Thomas also received appreciation from early audiences.
Audiences appreciated the original story telling of the film
An early review of X praised the film’s screenplay and its refreshing narrative style.The user wrote, “#RaoBahadur Review (3.25/5) is a valiant effort that stands out for its unique storytelling! The screenplay packs a punch, and a few scenes will keep you connecting the dots even after the credits roll.” This is not your regular commercial entertainment—this is a film that makes you think, discuss and rethink its twists. Director Maha delivers a refreshing experience. # Raobahadur Review.”
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Another viewer praised the film’s originality. The review reads, “Rao Bahadur is truly one of a kind. It stands out for its unique original storytelling.
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The first 30 minutes of the film are a bit shaky, as it takes time to sync up with Ramappa Rao Bahadur, his Bhubanalayam, and the attempted world and accents of the magical realism genre. Once we get into it, you’ll travel with an appreciation for its versatility.”
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The review also read, “On many occasions, I wondered how a Telugu writer/director could imagine such a story and narrative. Any reference, inspiration, or plagiarism, if any, would be revealed at the end.At its heart, Rao Bahadur is not about a royal family; It’s about the prejudices we’ve inherited. Through humour, satire and philosophy, the film addresses society’s obsession with skin colour, bloodline and caste.”
‘A rare gem that is absolutely worth seeing’
Another audience member praised the film’s engaging narrative and Satya Dev’s performance.The review says, “#RaoBahadur starts on an interesting note. The first 5 minutes itself creates a completely different vibe and drags you into the world of Rao Bahadur. The second half is packed with impressive variety of #Satyadev’s performance, while the climax twist takes you by surprise.
Nani increases support
Even before the film hit the theatres, actor Nani expressed his excitement and wished the entire team through a social media post.
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He wrote, “Another ambitious film comes from a director who has made one of the greatest films in Telugu cinema. #Raobahadur. Eagerly waiting for the magic Venkatesh Maha and his team pull off. @ActorSatyaDev actor he deserves all great things.” The way @urstrulyMahesh sir, Anurag and Sharat have stepped up to support this passionate team is heart warming. Releasing tomorrow. Want nothing but the best. “During the promotional campaign, director Venkatesh Maha explained that emotion is the driving force behind the narrative.Quoting Gulte, he said, “The emotional journey is what drives the film. Unlike many films where subplots diverge from the main narrative, every track in Rao Bahadur is connected.”Presented by Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar, ‘Rao Bahadur’ stars Satya Dev, Vikas Muppala and Deepa Thomas in lead roles.
