Mahanati (2018): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Mahanati
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2018
Duration: 176 min
Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vijay Deverakonda, Prakash Raj

What Mahanati Is About

Mahanati, directed by Nag Ashwin, is a biopic of the real legendary Telugu actress Savitri Ganesan, made on a budget of around 25 crore rupees and grossing an estimated 83 crore, including over a million dollars overseas. It won three prizes at the 66th National Film Awards: Best Feature Film in Telugu, Best Actress for Keerthy Suresh, and Best Costume Design. Who it's for: anyone curious about the life of Telugu cinema's first female superstar, told through a biopic that achieved both critical and commercial success. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a light, brief star biography, since the film covers both the rise and fall of Savitri's life.

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What is Mahanati about?

Mahanati, directed by Nag Ashwin, is a biopic of the real legendary Telugu actress Savitri Ganesan, made on a budget of around 25 crore rupees and grossing an estimated 83 crore, including over a million dollars overseas. It won three prizes at the 66th National Film Awards: Best Feature Film in Telugu, Best Actress for Keerthy Suresh, and Best Costume Design.

Where can I watch Mahanati?

Mahanati is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Mahanati?

Mahanati runs for 176 minutes (2h 56m).

When did Mahanati come out?

Mahanati was released in 2018.

Who directed Mahanati?

Mahanati was directed by Nag Ashwin.

Who stars in Mahanati?

Mahanati stars Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vijay Deverakonda.

What is Mahanati's rating?

Mahanati holds 8.4/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.