Last updated: 3 Apr 2026
Telugu · Biography, Drama
2h 8m · 22 Feb 2019
DOP: Gnana Shekar V. S. | Writer: Sai Madhav Burra, Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, Abhimanyu Srivastava
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2
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu is a biographical drama that chronicles the political journey of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, focusing on his transition from a celebrated film actor to a powerful political leader and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The film explores his struggles, leadership qualities, and the challenges he faced while establishing his political legacy.
Nandamuri Balakrishna: Powerful and commanding portrayal of N.T. Rama Rao, capturing his charisma and political acumen.
Vidya Balan: Subtle and dignified performance as Basavatarakam, N.T.R's wife.
Kalyan Ram: Supportive role with adequate screen presence.
Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi: Effective in a pivotal role with a strong screen presence.
Nandamuri Balakrishna: Limited but impactful role.
Vidya Balan: Brief appearance with a decent contribution.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi delivers a sincere and respectful biopic with a focus on historical accuracy and emotional depth, though the narrative suffers from a lack of engaging momentum and overly detailed political exposition.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 30% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics appreciated the earnest attempt to portray the life of N.T. Rama Rao with strong performances, especially by Balakrishna. However, many pointed out the film's slow pace, excessive length, and lack of engaging screenplay as major drawbacks. The film was noted for its technical finesse but criticized for failing to connect with a wider audience.
Final Box-Office Result
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu released on 22 February 2019 (2019).
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. OTT date will be updated soon.
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi. Produced by Nandamuri Balakrishna.
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vidya Balan, Kalyan Ram.
Tollybo rates N.T.R: Mahanayakudu 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
N.T.R: Mahanayakudu — Genre: Biography, Drama, Runtime: 128 minutes, Language: Telugu.
