Gautamiputra Satakarni(2017)
Gautamiputra Satakarni is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language epic historical action film directed by Krish. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the title role, alongside Shriya Saran and Hema Malini. It is based on the life of the 2nd-century CE Satavahana ruler Gautamiputra Satakarni. The story follows his 18-year mission to unite 32 kingdoms under one flag and defend India from foreign invaders. The film was praised for its patriotic themes, grand battle sequences, and strong performances. It was a commercial success, grossing ₹78.60 crore worldwide. The film won multiple awards including Best Actor and Best Director at the Cinegoers Awards and TSR-TV9 National Film Awards. It was released on 12 January 2017 across 1320 screens worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 13 March 2017
- Theatrical Release
- 12 January 2017
- Director
- Krish
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A young king takes an oath to unite all 32 kingdoms of India under one flag. He spends 18 years conquering South India. But a powerful enemy holds princes as hostages, and a Greek emperor waits to invade. The king must defeat both enemies while protecting his family and his dream of unity.
“One king. One flag. One India.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Gautamiputra Satakarni
Cast reunions in this film: Shriya Saran & Devi Sri Prasad (4 films together), and Shriya Saran & Nandamuri Balakrishna (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Krish, spent over two years researching the Satavahana dynasty before writing the script.
- Lead actor Balakrishna performed most of his own stunts, including a dangerous chariot sequence.
- The movie was shot in extreme desert locations of Rajasthan, with temperatures reaching 50°C (122°F).
- It was the first Indian film to release in the 4DX format, which includes motion seats and environmental effects.
- The war scenes used over 1,000 junior artists and 200 horses to recreate large-scale battles.
- A special 'blood rain' effect was created using safe, colored liquid during a key emotional scene.
- The film's climax was inspired by historical accounts of Satakarni's conflict with the Saka ruler Nahapana.
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