Maharshi (2019) Review – Rating, Verdict & Box Office | Tollybo
Last updated: 5 May 2026
Maharshi (2019) Review
Maharshi (2019) — a Telugu action, drama film directed by Vamshi Paidipally. Starring Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde, Allari Naresh. Rishi Kumar is a billionaire and the CEO of Origins, someone who has always strived for the success he now owns. His friend Ravi needs help, how will he come through? Our Rating: 3/5. Verdict: HIT. Released: 8 May 2019. Runtime: 2h 56m.
Maharshi(2019)
Join the journey of Rishi
Telugu · Action, Drama
2h 56m · 8 May 2019
DOP: K.U. Mohanan | Writer: Hari, Ahishor Solomon, Vamshi Paidipally
Ratings
Our Rating
3
📖 Story
Maharshi follows the journey of Rishi, a successful CEO who returns to India and reconnects with his roots and childhood friends. The film explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the importance of agriculture, as Rishi takes on the challenge of empowering farmers and addressing rural issues.
Mahesh Babu: Strong and charismatic portrayal of Rishi, balancing emotional depth and action.
Pooja Hegde: Supportive role with limited scope but effective in emotional scenes.
Allari Naresh: Provides comic relief with timing and energy.
Vamshi Paidipally: Solid performance as a mentor figure.
Mahesh Babu: Convincing antagonist with a commanding presence.
Pooja Hegde: Emotional and impactful in her role as Rishi's mother.
💪 Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ✓Strong lead performance by Mahesh Babu
- ✓Engaging social message about farming and rural development
- ✓Good production values and cinematography
- ✓Emotional moments that connect with the audience
Weaknesses
- ✕Lengthy runtime leading to pacing issues
- ✕Predictable storyline with some clichés
- ✕Supporting characters underutilized
- ✕Some melodramatic sequences
🎬 Direction & Writing
Vamshi Paidipally delivers a well-intentioned film blending commercial elements with a social message. The direction is competent, though the screenplay could have been tighter to avoid dragging in parts.
- - Cinematography by K.U. Mohanan
- - Editing
- - Music and background score
- - Production design
📰 Ratings Sources
No rating sources available.
Our Rating
💰 Box Office Collection
No collection data available yet.
🏛️ Centers & 🏅 Awards
| Run | Centers |
|---|---|
| 50 Days Centers | 211 |
| 100 Days Centers | 3 |
No awards data available.
🏆 Records & Box Office
- - Strong opening weekend
- - Sustained good collections in Telugu states
- - Positive word of mouth helped box office run
😊 Sentiment Breakdown & 🧠 Critics
| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 65% |
| Neutral | 20% |
| Negative | 15% |
Critics
Critics praised Mahesh Babu's performance and the film's social message, though many pointed out the predictable plot and pacing issues. The technical aspects, especially cinematography, received positive mentions. Overall, the film was seen as a decent entertainer with a meaningful core.
Final Box-Office Result
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Maharshi release in theatres?▾
Maharshi released on 8 May 2019 (2019).
Is Maharshi a hit or flop?▾
Maharshi is declared a HIT at the box office.
What is the budget of Maharshi?▾
Budget of Maharshi is approximately ₹75 Crore.
Where to watch Maharshi online? OTT release date?▾
Maharshi is available on Prime Video, JioHotstar, JioHotstar. OTT date will be updated soon.
Who directed Maharshi?▾
Maharshi directed by Vamshi Paidipally. Produced by C. Ashwini Dutt, Dil Raju, Kavin Anne, Param V Potluri, Pearl V. Potluri.
Who are the main cast members of Maharshi?▾
Maharshi stars Mahesh Babu, Pooja Hegde, Allari Naresh.
What is the Tollybo rating for Maharshi?▾
Tollybo rates Maharshi 3/5. Verdict: HIT.
What is the genre and runtime of Maharshi?▾
Maharshi — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 176 minutes, Language: Telugu.