Rao Bahadur Is One Of The Most Original Films: Naga Chaitanya

Rao Bahadur, starring Satya Dev and helmed by Venkatesh Maha, is finding strong support from across the Telugu film industry. Appreciated for its unique storytelling and unconventional narrative, the film has now won praise from Naga Chaitanya and Adivi Sesh.

After watching the film, Naga Chaitanya called Rao Bahadur “one of the most original films I’ve seen in a long time.” He said it takes tremendous conviction to make a film that doesn’t rely on commercial formulas and instead trusts its storytelling.

The actor appreciated Venkatesh Maha for creating a layered narrative filled with meaningful details and memorable characters. He noted that every audience can walk away with a different interpretation, making the film a deeply engaging experience.

Naga Chaitanya also urged audiences to ignore outside opinions and watch the film with an open mind. Calling the film a benchmark, he thanked the makers and added, “You guys have inspired me, seriously.”

Adivi Sesh, too, was all praise after watching the film. In his X post, he described Rao Bahadur as “truly outrageous and inventive,” saying its mix of magical realism, psychological elements and dark comedy created a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience.

He applauded Mahesh Babu, Namrata Shirodkar and the producers for backing such an original film, while calling Satya Dev’s work the performance of his career. “@ActorSatyaDev delivers the performance of a lifetime, In fact, Kudos to The excellent cast – everyone from Dr.Achari #Vikasmuppala to Acchamma #BalaParasar, to Deepa Thomas…even the lovely child actors…beautiful beautiful performances.”

Sesh also praised technical brilliance and Venkatesh Maha’s uncompromising vision.

With appreciation from two respected actors and strong word of mouth, Rao Bahadur continues to build its reputation as a bold and unforgettable film.