Maharshi Unveiled: A Riveting Journey of Success & Trials
Maharshi” is a 2019 Telugu action drama film. The story revolves around K. Rishi Kumar, a successful CEO in the USA, who returns to India to reconnect with his roots. Upon learning about his college friend Ravi’s struggles in his native village Ramavaram, Rishi engages in a fight against a pipeline project threatening the village. The film explores themes like ambition, friendship, and the importance of farming. Rishi’s journey from a corporate magnate to a supporter of agriculture and rural life forms the crux of the story.
| Character Name | Actor Name | Role in Film |
|---|---|---|
| K. Rishi Kumar | Mahesh Babu | US-based businessman and main protagonist |
| Pooja Mahalakshmi | Pooja Hegde | Rishi’s love interest |
| Ravi Shankar | Allari Naresh | Rishi’s best friend |
| Vivek Mittal | Jagapathi Babu | Mumbai-based businessman and antagonist |
| K. Satyanarayana | Prakash Raj | Rishi’s father |
| Yashoda | Jayasudha | Rishi’s mother |
| Nidhi | Meenakshi Dixit | Supporting role |
| Pallavi | Ananya | Ravi Shankar’s love interest |
| Chief Minister Jaidev Das | Nassar | Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh |
| Ramesh | Sai Kumar | Pallavi’s father |
| Chandrasekhar Roy | Rao Ramesh | Rishi’s professor |
| MP Bhanu Prasad | Mukesh Rishi | Ajay’s father |
| Kasthuri Ram | Kota Srinivasa Rao | Pooja’s maternal grandfather |
| Kanna | Vennela Kishore | Rishi’s childhood friend |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Maharshi |
| Release Year | 2019 |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Action Drama |
| Director | Vamshi Paidipally |
| Producers | Dil Raju, C. Ashwini Dutt, Prasad V. Potluri |
| Lead Actor | Mahesh Babu (as K. Rishi Kumar) |
| Lead Actress | Pooja Hegde (as Pooja Mahalakshmi) |
| Supporting Actors | Allari Naresh, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj |
| Music Composer | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Commercial Success | Significant Gross over Budget |
| Critical Reception | Mixed Reviews; Praise for Theme, Performances |
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| IMDb Rating | 7.2/10 (Based on recent search, please refer to IMDb for the latest rating) |
| Fan Comments | Fans appreciated the depth of the storyline, Mahesh Babu’s performance, and the film’s social message. |
| Special Locations | Ramavaram village, a central point in the plot; Forest Research Institute in Dehradun (fictionally portrayed as IIET Vizag). |
| Notable Speeches | Impactful speeches by Mahesh Babu on success, farming, and social responsibility, including “In success, there are no full stops..there are only commas,” “Success is not a destination…Success is a Journey,” and poignant lines about the plight and importance of farmers. |
| Overall Reception | The film is viewed as a thought-provoking action drama with strong performances, receiving mixed critical responses. |
