Mahanati
Seen it?2018 | 176 min | Drama, History
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mank or Belfast, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 56 min.
- It's in Telugu, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Mahanati depicts the life and career of one of Telugu cinema's greatest and most iconic starlets, the first Indian female super star, Savitri.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
32 wins and 25 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 252K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nag Ashwin
- Keerthy SureshSavitri
- Dulquer SalmaanGemini Ganesan
- Samantha Ruth PrabhuMadhura Vani
- Vijay DeverakondaVijay Anthony
- Prakash RajAluri Chakrapani
- Shalini PandeySusheela
- Mohan BabuS.V. Ranga Rao
- Krish JagarlamudiK. V. Reddy
- Mahesh AchantaSatyam
- Tharun BhasckerSingeetham Srinivasa Rao