Maharshi Telugu Movie 2019 Cast

Maharshi, meaning “Great sage,” is a Telugu-language action drama film released in 2019. Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the movie was produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations, Vyjayanthi Movies, and PVP Cinema. The stellar cast of Maharshi includes Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde, and Allari Naresh, who deliver captivating performances.

Maharshi Telugu Movie 2019 Cast, Plot, Soundtrack, & Release

The film’s musical score was composed by the talented Devi Sri Prasad. Maharshi hit the screens on 9th May 2019, captivating audiences with its compelling narrative and powerful performances. Maharshi garnered a mixed response from critics, who praised various aspects of the film such as the exceptional performances by the cast, captivating action sequences, engaging plot, emotional depth, and technical craftsmanship.

Plot

Rishi Kumar is appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Origin, a thriving company located in the United States of America. Excited about his new role, Rishi decides to bring his mother from India to stay with him in his new life abroad.

Meanwhile, his colleague Priya plans a surprise party to celebrate his achievement, inviting some important people from Rishi’s past. This includes his childhood friend Kanna, whom he hasn’t seen in years, as well as Professor Chandrasekhar and his college friends.

As the story progresses, a flashback takes us seven years back in time. Rishi was then part of a modest middle-class family residing in Hyderabad. His father, Satyanarayana, worked as a clerk in a private corporation but struggled to make ends meet, accumulating debts due to his low income. This financial burden led to strained relations between Rishi and his father, causing them to drift apart.

Cast

Mahesh Babu

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Pooja Hegde

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Prakash Raj

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Meenakshi Dixit

Ananya

Kamal Kamaraju

Nassar

Mukesh Rishi

Kota Srinivasa Rao

Allari Naresh

The pivotal role of Ravi Shankar in Mahesh Babu’s 25th film ‘Maharshi’.

Jagapathi Babu

Jayasudha

Vennela Kishore

Sai Kumar

Tanikella Bharani

Rao Ramesh

Kaikala Satyanarayana

Annapoorna

Production

Development

After successfully producing three films – Munna (2007), Brindavanam (2010), and Yevadu (2014) – Dil Raju announced his fourth collaboration with Vamshi Paidipally in early 2018, under Sri Venkateswara Creations.

Filming

Following an extensive period of script development, the principal photography for the film commenced in June 2018. The team embarked on an exciting journey to bring the story to life on the big screen. The initial phase of filming, known as the first schedule, took place in diverse locations including Hyderabad, Goa, and Dehradun.

Soundtrack

The film’s captivating soundtrack album and immersive background music were masterfully composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Sri Mani skillfully penned all the evocative lyrics that beautifully complemented the musical compositions.

Release

The film’s captivating soundtrack album and immersive background music were masterfully composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Sri Mani skillfully penned all the evocative lyrics that beautifully complemented the musical compositions.

Theatrical Release Poster

Marketing

A 43-second video titled #MeetRishi was released on 9 August 2018, coinciding with Mahesh Babu’s birthday

Home Media

The satellite rights of the film were purchased by Sun TV Network for ₹25 crores, and the Telugu version was sold for Gemini TV for ₹16.5 crore

Reception

Critical Reception

Maharshi received mixed reviews from critics who praised the cast performances, action sequences, technical aspects, plot, and emotional quotient while criticizing the predictable and lengthy narration.

Box office

On its opening day, the film achieved remarkable success, garnering a gross collection of ₹59 crore worldwide. Specifically, in the Telugu-speaking states of India, the film amassed an impressive gross collection of ₹33.3 crores, while the distributors’ share reached an outstanding ₹24.6 crore.