Mahanati (2018)
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Mahanati is streaming in India on 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, fine for the whole family. 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
- you're after something harder. It's rated U
- 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 weekend watch with the family
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 |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Telugu |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Nag Ashwin
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 9 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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