SS Rajamouli Unveils Teaser Of Satyadev-starrer Rao Bahadur: ‘Can't Wait'
SS Rajamouli shared the teaser on his official handle along with a note where he praised actor Satyadev and the team behind the project.
SS Rajamouli has unveiled the haunting teaser of Rao Bahadur, a psychological drama presented by Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar's GMB Entertainment. Starring Satyadev in the lead and directed by Venkatesh Maha, the film is set for a global release in Summer 2026, and fans can't stop talking about it. The ace filmmaker shared the teaser on his official X handle along with a note, praising the actor and the team behind the film.
He wrote, 'Happy to see Satyadev evolving and portraying larger-than-life characters. My best wishes to him and Maha for Rao Bahadur. Can't wait to see what you guys are up to…"
Happy to see Satyadev evolving and portraying larger-than-life characters.My best wishes to him and Maha for #RaoBahadur. Can't wait to see what you guys are up to… @ActorSatyaDev @mahaisnotanoun pic.twitter.com/hNAdkIJIAk — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) August 18, 2025
Satyadev's Note For Rajamouli
Actor Satyadev, who plays the titular role of Rao Bahadur in the upcoming film, gave a special shout-out to SS Rajamouli via a post on Instagram. In a heartfelt note, he wrote, 'I always give my everything to bring you the best cinematic experience. With Rao Bahadur, we as a team have pushed ourselves beyond limits — body, mind, and soul. This one will be a true feast in theatres next year."
Acknowledging Rajamouli's support, Satyadev added, 'A big thank you to SS Rajamouli garu for unveiling the teaser of Rao Bahadur. You are an epic visionary who always inspires us to dream bigger. Thank you for giving us the much-needed push."
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Teaser Of Rao Bahadur
Directed by filmmaker Venkatesh Maha, Rao Bahadur is a psychological drama set against the backdrop of a fading aristocracy. The teaser opens with a chilling visual of a man staring into the camera and admitting to being consumed by doubt, setting the tone for the haunting narrative.
Then, it shows Satyadev in a younger, intense avatar, promising a performance that could mark another milestone in his career. The film is produced by A+S Movies in association with SriChakraas Entertainments and will be released in Telugu with subtitles across multiple languages.
The Big Summer 2026 Release
With Mahesh Babu & Namrata Shirodkar's GMB Entertainment presenting the film, Venkatesh Maha in the director's chair and SS Rajamouli launching the teaser, Rao Bahadur has already become one of the most awaited Telugu releases of 2026.
Meanwhile, SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu have also joined forces for the most-awaited film SSMB29.
Adding to the excitement, Priyanka Chopra has also come on board to play the female lead, according to reports. The shooting for the epic, rumoured to blend mythological depth with high-octane action, is underway.
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