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Mahatma(2009)
Telugu145 mins
Mahatma (2009) is a 145-minute Telugu film directed by Krishna Vamsi. Starring Brahmanandam, Srikanth and Jayaprakash Reddy. With an audience rating of 6.6/10, Mahatma stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2009.
Director:Krishna Vamsi
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2009
- Director
- Krishna Vamsi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A reckless gangster decides to run for a seat in the state legislature. He uses his bold, lawless approach to challenge the political system and fight for his community.
“A goon takes on politics.”
Film Details
6.6Rating
145Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityrevenge
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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BrahmanandamActor
→#2
BhavanaActor
→#3
SrikanthActor
→#4
Meka SrikanthActor
→#5
Jayaprakash ReddyActor
→#6
UttejActor
→#7R
Ram JaganActor
→#8
#9G
Gopalakrishna ParuchuriActor
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Sampoornesh BabuActor
→#10
Charmy KaurActor
→#11
Krishna VamsiDirector
→#12
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Pasupuleti Krishna VamsiDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Mahatma' was inspired by the protagonist's journey from a goon to a people's leader, echoing Gandhi's transformation.
- Director Krishna Vamsi cast newcomer Srikanth in the lead role, marking a rare instance of a fresh face headlining his film.
- The movie was shot extensively in real locations across Andhra Pradesh to capture the raw atmosphere of rural politics.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, who played a key political figure without any prior announcement.
- The soundtrack, composed by Koti, included folk-inspired songs that highlighted the local culture but didn't achieve major chart success.
- Despite its political theme, the film avoided direct references to any real-life parties or leaders to stay neutral.
- Krishna Vamsi reportedly rewrote parts of the script during filming to better reflect the evolving political landscape of the time.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Mahatma
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