'Rao Bahadur' teaser out: SS Rajamouli unveils Mahesh Babu-Venkatesh Maha's Satya Dev starrer
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, was officially launched by filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli. The 2-minute 30-second teaser was released on Superstar
's YouTube channel, as his production house is backing the project.
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World of mystery and psychological drama
'Rao Bahadur' offers a glimpse into an intriguing and layered universe. Subtitled "Not Even A Teaser', the preview leans more towards mood-building than straightforward narration. It presents audiences with a rich mystery, suspense, and a specific form of psychological drama. The tone indicates a story working between both realism and the surreal, a hallmark trait of director Venkatesh Maha's past works.
Rao Bahadur | Teaser | Satya Dev | Venkatesh Maha | GMB | SriChakraas | A+S | Summer 2026
Satya Dev's transformation
Satya Dev, who has been recognized for taking on different roles, is now shown in a completely new avatar. His look and performance snippets in the teaser are noteworthy for their intensity, leading to discussions about how thoroughly he must have considered the role.
The teaser itself is curated, visually, heavily layered, and laden with an air of mysticism. Through in-and-out glimpses of symbolic imagery, the uneasy sense in the background score places the film as more than a psychological thriller.
The plot of the film is yet to be unveiled by the makers.
Title and poster of the film
Earlier, the makers revealed the title and first look poster featuring Satya Dev in a regal, royal-inspired avatar, the poster showed him with a thick moustache, ornate jewels, and a purple Jamewar kurta suit topped with a turban. The composition carried an air of mystery, blending grandeur with surreal touches like floral patterns and a child's recurring presence. The tagline, 'Doubt is a Demon', hinted at themes of mistrust and suspense.
With SS Rajamouli launching the teaser of the film, he is working with Mahesh Babu on the upcoming globetrotter film, tentatively named 'SSMB29'.
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