Director Sukumar has praised Satyadev and Venkatesh Maha’s upcoming psychological drama Rao Bahadur, calling it a surreal and immersive film unlike anything seen in Indian cinema.

Sukumar’s praise raises expectations:
The buzz around Rao Bahadur is growing stronger ahead of its July 3 release. The much-awaited psychological drama, starring Satyadev and directed by Venkatesh Maha, has already drawn attention after presenter Mahesh Babu appreciated the film. Now, successful director Sukumar has also watched a special preview and praised the film, adding more curiosity among audiences and industry circles.

A rare cinematic experience:
Speaking about the film, Sukumar described Rao Bahadur as a surreal film and said Indian cinema has not seen this kind of movie before. He called it a magical and immersive cinematic experience that keeps surprising audiences throughout. His comments suggest that the film is not a regular drama but a visually and emotionally distinct story designed to offer something fresh on the big screen.

Satyadev’s role gets special mention:
Sukumar also praised Satyadev’s performance, saying that an actor rarely gets such a strong opportunity in his career. He described the role as a great gift given to Satyadev by the entire team. This appreciation is important because Rao Bahadur appears to depend heavily on performance, atmosphere and psychological depth. Satyadev’s role is expected to be one of the major highlights of the film.

Venkatesh Maha’s direction appreciated:
Sukumar congratulated director Venkatesh Maha for bringing the story to the screen without losing its soul. He said writing a story is one thing, but presenting it in such a surreal form while preserving its emotional core is a major achievement. After nearly eight years, Venkatesh Maha is returning with a film that is being positioned as a bold and original cinematic attempt.

Technical team and production praised:
Sukumar also appreciated the world created in Rao Bahadur, mentioning the costumes and technical departments for their strong contribution. He said every department worked at a high level. He also praised producer Anurag Reddy, saying his passion can be seen in every frame and that audiences will understand his effort after watching the film.

Release buzz grows stronger:
With Mahesh Babu and Sukumar both praising Rao Bahadur before its release, expectations around the film have increased significantly. The combination of Satyadev’s performance, Venkatesh Maha’s direction and the film’s surreal psychological-drama setup has made it one of the most discussed Telugu releases ahead of July 3.