Mahanati (2018)
Audiences love it.
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Mahanati is streaming in the UAE on Amazon Prime Video.
What the audience says
Mahanati rates well above most Telugu films. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 70 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 56m on it?
2h 56m of Telugu drama with history threaded through. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather go with a consensus. Only 70 people have rated it
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 56m
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 70 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
Mahanati depicts the life and career of one of Telugu cinema's greatest and most iconic starlets, the first Indian female super star, Savitri.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 56m — long |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Telugu |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Nag Ashwin
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in the UAE
Trailer
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