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Sukumar Hails 'Rao Bahadur' as Surreal Indian Cinema Gem
28 Jun
Summary
- Filmmaker Sukumar experienced a rare, surreal cinematic journey.
- Satya Dev's role in 'Rao Bahadur' is highly coveted by actors.
- 'Rao Bahadur' is slated for theatrical release on July 3, 2026.
Filmmaker Sukumar recently experienced a special screening of Venkatesh Maha's upcoming psychological drama, 'Rao Bahadur,' starring Satya Dev. Sukumar described the film as surreal cinema, offering a rare, magical, and immersive experience that he believes is unprecedented in Indian cinema. He lauded Satya Dev's performance, stating that the actor has been gifted a role that any performer would aspire to play.
Sukumar also commended director Venkatesh Maha for his remarkable achievement in crafting such a unique story with emotional depth. This project signifies the second collaboration between Maha and Satya Dev, following 'Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya.' The film also features Deepa Thomas as the female lead.
Presented by Mahesh Babu and Namratha Shirodkar's GMB Entertainment, 'Rao Bahadur' boasts cinematography by Kartik Parmar and music by Smaran Sai. Other notable cast members include Vikas Muppala, Bala Parasar, Anand Bharathi, Pranay Vaka, and Master Kiran. The film is set to be released on July 3, 2026.
