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Rao Bahadur
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Directed by Venkatesh Maha. With Satyadev Kancharana, Vikas Muppala, Deepa Thomas.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Plagued by guilt and fear, an eccentric aristocrat retreats into his ancestral manor, creating an alternate world that deeply blurs reality and imagination.
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6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTPlagued by guilt and fear, an eccentric aristocrat retreats into his ancestral manor, creating an alternate world that deeply blurs reality and imagination.
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MoviHero lists July 2, 2026 as the release date for Rao Bahadur. Venkatesh Maha is the listed director. The listed cast includes Satyadev Kancharana as Bhuvanam Ramappa "Ramudu" Rao Bahadur, Vikas Muppala as Dr. Narayanachari "Achari", Deepa Thomas as Renuka, Master Kiran as Bhuvanam "Kusuma" Kusumappa. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 2, 2026
GenresDrama · Thriller · Fantasy
Runtime2h 49m
DirectorVenkatesh Maha
CastSatyadev Kancharana as Bhuvanam Ramappa "Ramudu" Rao Bahadur, Vikas Muppala as Dr. Narayanachari "Achari", Deepa Thomas as Renuka, Master Kiran as Bhuvanam "Kusuma" Kusumappa
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Images5 stills
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Rao Bahadur runs 2h 49m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 10 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required8/10
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otherBhuvanam Ramappa "Ramudu" Rao BahadurBhuvanam Ramappa "Ramudu" Rao Bahadur appears in Rao Bahadur (2026).Open character guide otherBhuvanam "Kusuma" KusumappaBhuvanam "Kusuma" Kusumappa appears in Rao Bahadur (2026).Open character guide otherDr. Narayanachari "Achari"Dr. Narayanachari "Achari" appears in Rao Bahadur (2026).Open character guide otherBhuvanam "Lavana" LavanappaBhuvanam "Lavana" Lavanappa appears in Rao Bahadur (2026).Open character guide otherAchchammaAchchamma appears in Rao Bahadur (2026).Open character guide otherRenukaRenuka appears in Rao Bahadur (2026).Open character guide
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