Mahanati chronicles the life of South Indian film industry’s first lady superstar – Savitri. Savitri was raised by her uncle who introduces her to film at the age 16 for money. Despite unmatched beauty and talent, Savitri initially faces rejection. She eventually got a break as a lead actress in Pelli Chesi Choodu (1952), and her life changed forever. Her journey to fame, marriage to Tamil super star Gemini Ganeshan and dramatic downfall make her story one of the most heart wrenching romantic tragedies ever.
Cast: Keerthy Suresh, Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Crew: Nag Ashwin (Director), Dani Sanchez-Lopez (Director of Photography), Mickey J Meyer (Music Director)
Rating: U (India)
Release Dates: 10 May 2018 (New Zealand | Wide Theatrical Release), 09 May 2018 (India | Limited Theatrical Release), 08 May 2018 (United States | )
Tagline: Come be a part of History
Telugu Name: మహానటి
Did you know? Director Ashwin had considered actor Suriya and Madhavan for the role of Gemini Ganesan, Savitri's husband before finalizing Dulquer Salmaan for the character. Read More
Block buster 👌
Awesome movie industry hit savitri garu nice out standing acting by Keerthy Suresh Sam darling 👌 Vijay devarkonda and dulquer Salman good
*SPOILER* Blockbuster Bio Pic Movie Ever in Telugu cinema
legacy remains forever and ever...
Message,Drama,Tragedy,Fire,Loyality...
And great actress of all time.... MAHANATI & once again kudos to dulquer/keeethi for his epic performance as SAVITRI GARU & GG
as Savitri
as Madhura Vani
as Akkineni Nageswara Rao
as Durgamamba
as Subhadramma
as Sathyam
as Alamelu, Gemini Ganesan First wife
Supporting Actor
as SV Ranga Rao
as Keshava
as Aluri Chakrapani
as KV Reddy
as KV Chowdary
as Pingali Nagendra Rao
as Vedantam Raghavaiah
as Susheela
as LV Prasad
as Nissankara Rao Guruviah
as Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
as Madhuravani’s Mother
as Vijay Anthony
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Music Label
Playback Singer
Costume and Wardrobe
Costume Designer
Editorial
Editor
Post Production
Post Production Facility
Visual Effects
Visual Effects Studio
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Telugu
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
Archival Source:
QubeVault
Music Label: Santhosh Audios, Aditya Music
Music Director: Mickey J Meyer
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Ramajogayya Sastry
04:14
Music Director: Mickey J Meyer
Playback Singer: Shreya Ghoshal, Anurag Kulkarni
03:17
Music Director: Mickey J Meyer
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Playback Singer: Charulatha Mani
02:33
02:33
Music Director: Mickey J Meyer
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Playback Singer: Ramya Behara
02:59
Music Director: Mickey J Meyer
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Playback Singer: Sunitha Sarathy
03:41
Music Director: Mickey J Meyer
Lyricist: Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Playback Singer: Ramya Behara
Taglines:
Come be a part of History
Movie Connection(s):
Dubbed into: Nadigaiyar Thilagam (Tamil)
Dubbed into: Mahanati (Malayalam)
Dubbed into: Mahaanati (Hindi)
Dubbed into: Mahanati (Malayalam)
Dubbed into: Mahaanati (Hindi)
Trivia:
Actress Mahanati Savitri was the only actress to achieve equal pay as male superstars like NTR and ANR.
Actress Savitri's marriage to actor Gemini Ganeshan got revealed to the public when she accidentally signed the Lux contract as Savitri Ganesh.
Director Ashwin had spent six months in research by reading articles and books, while meeting old journalists and actors who had been associated with the actress.
Director Ashwin had considered actor Suriya and Madhavan for the role of Gemini Ganesan, Savitri's husband before finalizing Dulquer Salmaan for the character.
'Mahaanati' was screened at The Shanghai International Film Festival which was held in China between 15th to 24th of June 2019.
Actress Savitri's marriage to actor Gemini Ganeshan got revealed to the public when she accidentally signed the Lux contract as Savitri Ganesh.
Director Ashwin had spent six months in research by reading articles and books, while meeting old journalists and actors who had been associated with the actress.
Director Ashwin had considered actor Suriya and Madhavan for the role of Gemini Ganesan, Savitri's husband before finalizing Dulquer Salmaan for the character.
'Mahaanati' was screened at The Shanghai International Film Festival which was held in China between 15th to 24th of June 2019.
Filming End Date:
22 Mar 2018
Trailers
Posters
Videos
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Sneak Peek
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Deleted Scene
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Deleted Scene
Mahaanati - Deleted Scene
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Deleted Scene
Mahaanati - Deleted Scene
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Sneak Peek
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Promo
Mahaanati - Making
Mahaanati - Motion Poster
Mahaanati - Motion Poster
Music Clips
0. Mahaanati - Juke Box
1. Mooga Manasulu
2. Sada Nannu
3. Mahanati
4. Aagipo Baalyama
5. Chivaraku Migiledi
6. Gelupuleni Samaram
