
Gautamiputra Satakarni(2017)
Telugu135 mins
Gautamiputra Satakarni (2017) is a 135-minute Telugu film directed by Krish. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Shriya Saran and Kabir Bedi. With an audience rating of 7.7/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Gautamiputra Satakarni stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2017.
Director:Krish
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- OTT Release Date
- 13 March 2017
- Theatrical Release
- 12 January 2017
- Director
- Krish
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A king faces challenges when he tries to convince his wife that their son must become a warrior and defeat their enemies. He believes it is the boy's destiny to fight in battles.
“A king's son must fight. A father must convince his mother.”
Film Details
7.7Rating
135Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date12 January 2017
Also Known AsGautamiputra Shatakarni
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
identityfamilysurvivaljustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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.






