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: Dulquer Salmaan, Keerthy Suresh, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Vijay Devarakonda
Crew: Nag Ashwin (Director), Dani Sanchez-Lopez (Director of Photography), Mickey J Meyer (Music Director)
Rating: U (India)
Release Dates: 09 May 2018 (India), 08 May 2018 (United States)
Tagline: Come be a part of History
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
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as Gemini Ganesan
as Savitri
as Madhura Vani
as Vijay Anthony
as Akkineni Nageswara Rao
as Durgamamba
as Sathyam
as Alamelu
Supporting Actor
as S.V. Ranga Rao
as Keshava
as Aluri Chakrapani
as KV Reddy
as KV Chowdary
as Vedantam Raghavaiah
as Susheela
as LV Prasad
as Nissankara Rao Guruviah
as Singeetham Srinivasa Rao
Distribution
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Music
Music Director
Music Label
Playback Singer
Costume and Wardrobe
Costume Designer
Editorial
Post Production
Post Production Facility
Special Effects
Special Effects Coordinator
Visual Effects
Visual Effects Supervisor
Visual Effects Studio
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
Malayalam
Colour Info:
Color
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1, 2.39:1 (Scope)
Stereoscopy:
No
Taglines:
Come be a part of History
Movie Connection(s):
Trivia:
Actress Mahanati Savitri was the only actress to achieve equal pay as male superstars like NTR and ANR.
Director Ashwin had considered actor Suriya and Madhavan for the role of Gemini Ganesan, Savitri's husband before finalizing Dulquer Salmaan for the character.
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.
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.
Filming End Date:
22 Mar 2018
