Rao Bahadur is a 2026 Indian Telugu-language psychological dark comedy film written, directed and edited by Venkatesh Maha. The film stars Satyadev in the titular role alongside Vikas Muppala and Deepa Thomas.
It is set against the backdrop of a fading aristocracy that blends elements of suspense, dark comedy, and magical realism.
Directed by – Venkatesh Maha
Written by – Venkatesh Maha
Produced by – Anurag Reddy, Sharath Chandra, Chinta Gopalakrishna Reddy & Eshwaran Vijayaraghavan
Starring – Satyadev, Vikas Muppala, Deepa Thomas
Cinematography – Kartik Parmar
Edited by – Venkatesh Maha
Music by – Smaran Sai
Production – A+S Movies, Srichakraas Entertainments, Mahayana Motion Pictures & Better Invest Media Vision Fund
Release date – 3 July 2026
Running time – 170 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
