Maharshi(2019)
Telugu178 mins
An action film directed by Vamsi Paidipally, starring Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde and Allari Naresh in the lead roles.
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Hotstar, Prime Video, Aha, ShemarooMe, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 9 May 2019
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A wealthy tech CEO returns to his hometown when an old friend needs help. He reconnects with his past and sees the struggles of local farmers. This experience leads him to take action to support his community.
“A billionaire's past calls for help.”
Film Details
7.1Rating
178Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date9 May 2019
Also Known AsMaharishi · Ungalukkaga Oruvan · มหาฤษี
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
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Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
friendshipfamilyjusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
Vidyullekha RamanSupporting Actress
→#2Pooja HegdePooja
→#3Allari NareshRavi Kishore
→#4Srinivas AvasaralaSupporting Actor
→#5Vennela KishoreSupporting Actor
→#6Mahesh BabuRishi Kumar
→#7AnanyaSupporting Actress
→#8Anish KuruvillaSupporting Actor
→#9BrahmajiSupporting Actor
→#10Jagapathi BabuSupporting Actor
→Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Maharshi
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Prakash Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (24 films together), Posani Krishna Murali & Vennela Kishore (24 films together), Nassar & Kota Srinivasa Rao (21 films together), Rao Ramesh & Posani Krishna Murali (21 films together), and Prakash Raj & Devi Sri Prasad (19 films together).
Trivia
- The film's working title was 'Project 25' because it was Mahesh Babu's 25th film as a lead actor.
- A real-life farmer named Ravi Kumar inspired the character Ravi, who is shown struggling in the film.
- The college scenes were shot at Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur, not a film set.
- Director Vamshi Paidipally also contributed to the story of the blockbuster 'Maharshi'.
- The movie had a special premiere for farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana before its public release.
- Pooja Hegde's role was initially offered to another actress, but she was finalized later.
- The film's soundtrack by Devi Sri Prasad includes a song that reuses the tune from an older Telugu hit.
