Let me tell a fact.
This film is a combination of two great hindi movies.
First half of the movie before intermission - it took reference from 3 Idiots.
Second half of the movie after intermission - it took reference from Swades.
But overall it is a good movie with a important social message. 6 🌟
186 Reviews
Industry should make it look more natural
sidsiddarth5 July 2019
Gone are the days when masses would enjoy hero fighting 10-15 villains.
I strongly feel the movies should not have too ideal scenes for instance actress extremely good looking. Colleges like Oxford University. Girl falling for the guy in just seconds. Student's wearing western dresses.
All these feel more like a fantasy.
More natural scenes is what the current generation loves is what I feel.
A Good Watch.
pragione9 May 2019
I think this movie is some what close to Mahesh Babu's previous movie Srimanthudu. But this is Much Better. But The same Telugu style Still goes on. The Film Makers can change a little bit nah!
But however I am Not a telugu guy. So may be you people like it even more.
A landmark 25th film could not have been better than this
gaslulothe9 May 2019
First half was a one man show the friend ship bond between Mahesh and naresh is like magic. Naresh have a very major key role and the second half started a bit slow but worth the time The fight was too op just wow that intensity involving the fight gives you goosebumps last 45min was excellent this social message sending journey have excellent dialogues in last 45min padara padara and ide kadha songs are visually very appealing where action speaks with songs lyrics while characters in the movie stay calm don't miss watching this one
Typical story
kulkarnisantosh20 September 2019
Masterpiece
salmaniac-266889 May 2019
A boring journey
srinivashimakshi18 May 2019
Beautiful movie
manoharrao-294439 May 2019
i might be the only one who can see mahesh babu's acting
rick-jatti24 May 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Mahesh babu has not been a good actor for years. he gave some very good performances in 2010 and 2011 with khaleja and dookudu, but since then he has been praised for srimanthudu, bharat ane nenu, and this movie, but his facial expression literally does not change throughout this entire film, and it doesn't in either of those other two. it seems like he can cry on command, which is good, but if he doesn't move his face, it can't be considered good acting. i will give him credit that his vocal inflection is great. i can hear his characters emotion in the voice but i can't see it on his face. the only times i saw some good acting was in the very few comedy scenes he was in, which were a big part of his earlier movies and why i used to thing he was a very good actor.
the plot of this movie was a good idea. there were a lot of great emotional moments, and it was at many points very touching. i think allari naresh stole this film. he was incredible as ravi. i've also been a fan of pooja, who has had a great rise in the last three years. she was good in this movie, but very underused. it seems like they quickly wrote in a female character for the typical female lead role, and the character doesn't bring much to the story. at the end, when she comes back to rishi, it seems like the writers wanted to say that rishi was right the entire time and that she was wrong and it seems like she came crawling back, which isn't a great message for any women who watch this movie. tollywood movies are almost always male-lead, which i'm used to, but that doesn't have to mean you can't make a strong female character. a big reason i went to watch this movie was for pooja, and i wish she had a bigger role.
the plot of this movie was a good idea. there were a lot of great emotional moments, and it was at many points very touching. i think allari naresh stole this film. he was incredible as ravi. i've also been a fan of pooja, who has had a great rise in the last three years. she was good in this movie, but very underused. it seems like they quickly wrote in a female character for the typical female lead role, and the character doesn't bring much to the story. at the end, when she comes back to rishi, it seems like the writers wanted to say that rishi was right the entire time and that she was wrong and it seems like she came crawling back, which isn't a great message for any women who watch this movie. tollywood movies are almost always male-lead, which i'm used to, but that doesn't have to mean you can't make a strong female character. a big reason i went to watch this movie was for pooja, and i wish she had a bigger role.
Overall a good experience
saru202015 May 2019
Watched it in BIGPIX which itself was a fabulous experience for me.
The movie portrayed the Mahesh Babu, the lead actor as a genius perfectly, nearly, with nicely packed drama(sentiments, emotions), actions and commercial-ness with usual flaws like Telugu movies, but it was watchable to a certain extent and definitely a treat for Mahesh Babu's fans.
The major drawbacks were its music, songs especially and its length of 3hours, which feels horrendous to watch nowadays.
Just an average and routine drama with a big star!!!!
vinodkoka20127 June 2019
Seriously, I don't think this movie got anything new worth watching from mahesh babu as we are seeing him since Srimanthudu, it was like just one character in different movies(like Sherlock solving different cases).
As An actor mahesh did justice to the character but you cannot expect anything new from him in this movie but I felt mahesh babu was more into the character that at times somescenes done by him in this movie felt a bit dramatic and artificial. I was wondered by the reception and the promotions being done to this movie claiming blockbuster and trendsetting movie.I personally felt that our directors were not able to bring the best of this versatile actor... finally not a great movie not even a good movie. Can be watched in tv
Mahesh Babu & Allari Naresh are the show stealers
mynameisswayam8 May 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Story: As Maharshi begins, Mahesh Babu is seen as a big businessman in the US and Meenakshi is his secretary. In an interview, a USA journalist Mahesh about his roots and Mahesh goes on to narrate his flashback story. He sees all the problems faced by the farmers, but he is least bothered about them. All he wants in life is to earn money and get richer. Naresh is son of farmer and he invites Mahesh to his village for holidays. Naresh's family is in trouble with village heads and Mahesh fights for them as a friend. His family commits suicide after Mahesh left the village. Mahesh tries to pacify Naresh. But Naresh lets him know that this is the case of all farmers and requests him to help by staying in village.
But Mahesh does not agree and says he does not care to stay even after getting job in India. He leaves the country for the US. After narrating his flashback story in the interview, Mahesh calls Pooja Hegde, who stays in India and asks about Naresh. She reveals that Naresh was killed. Mahesh relaizes his mistake and comes to india. How he tries to help the villagers and farmers forms its story of the second half.
Absolutely, a brilliant work by Vamsi Sir. He managed make the movie entertaining. Music is not too good, but background music is a plus. The climax scene is very emotional and the scene of conversations between Mahesh Babu and the media is well written.
A huge blockbuster on the way after Bharat Ane Menu for MB sir
But Mahesh does not agree and says he does not care to stay even after getting job in India. He leaves the country for the US. After narrating his flashback story in the interview, Mahesh calls Pooja Hegde, who stays in India and asks about Naresh. She reveals that Naresh was killed. Mahesh relaizes his mistake and comes to india. How he tries to help the villagers and farmers forms its story of the second half.
Absolutely, a brilliant work by Vamsi Sir. He managed make the movie entertaining. Music is not too good, but background music is a plus. The climax scene is very emotional and the scene of conversations between Mahesh Babu and the media is well written.
A huge blockbuster on the way after Bharat Ane Menu for MB sir
Mediocre, Interesting..
ritesh65710 June 2020
🎬 MAHARSHI (2016) REVIEW
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📜 Plot : Rishi after becoming a millionaire CEO of a big company in US returns home to reunite with his friend and in the process becomes champion of the poor and downtrodden farmers.
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👨⚖️ Review : Maharshi is all about a techie realizing his roots and taking up plough and telling us the importance of saving farmers and caring for their problems. The slender plot is unoriginal and is stretched into 3-hours runtime. The second half is musty and leaves us unsatisfied. The movie work in parts but overall its a dull show for 178 mins.
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👍 Goods : Mahesh Babu's Dialogues are the only respite. Unoriginal Story but has an inspiring message.
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👎 Bads : Very Bad Writting, Extremely Illogical Runtime, Forced Emotional Moments.
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🔥 Final Rating : 6.5/10
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✅ Recommendation : Watch it if you have nothing to do. Skip it if possible.
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Combination of old mahesh movies.
harikommamuri5 July 2019
Mahesh is such a talented actor and he has to choose a script which can bring out a new version of him like pokiri and athadu. This movie was so boring to watch near the middle to end the movie became like a documentary of farming which made me almost fall asleep. Vamsi crunched in a mix of movies like srimanthudu and Bharat Ane nenu and made Maharshi.
About the maharshi movie. Land mark film for mahesh babu garu
balajivaddadhi9 May 2019
Movie is excellent...
But don't ask about story because it is not a story it is a journey
Journey of rishi
The movie is about a success story .
After seeing movie you will also how the CEO becomes a former..
Note : Stop writing negative reviews
Short review
sarathpillaijl27 August 2019
I always considered movie as a powerful tool for spreading awareness, this movie has used this fact to the fullest. Apart from being a feast to the fans, this movie has managed to address a rising problem along with solutions.
I love the fact that the actor has chosen role which address social issues.
The direction and screenplay was outstanding. The direction was simply perfect. he has managed to capture every detail needed to deliver the right emotions to the audience.
The cast is perfect. Each role was done greatly.
The story is somewhat fresh when you take out the social issues from the movie.
Overall a good movie
The Best Mahesh Babu Movie Yet.
mrzhuno9 May 2019
The movie starts off in a quick pace introducing us to 'Rishi' (Mahesh Babu), the CEO of an international software company pursuing his materialistic success ( Money and Fame ), the story then reverts back to Rishi's Past and his quest for success through his college life.
The college episodes are spectacular, the friendship, comedy, action, romance, everything is depicted quite well.
The college episodes are finished with an emotional note.
The Pre-Interval episodes are filled with emotions, you would actually feel what 'Rishi' is going through.
This preps you up for the second half which is quite an emotional rollercoaster.
The introduction of 'Vivek Mittal's (Jagapathi babu ) character moves the story forward to the actual plot which revolves around Rishi, Ravi (Allari Naresh), Vivek Mittal, Farmers of the country who are suffering due to the negligence of the general public.
The movie ends with 'Rishi' pursuing real success.
The last 45 mins are the Highlight of the Total Film.
Get ready to be amazed by every actors performances, they've all given their best to this film.
Though Other Reviews and Ratings might mislead you, the film is actually great, you should watch it atleast once.
DSP's Background Music is engaging. K U Mohanan's Cinematography is excellent.
The movie ends with 'Rishi' pursuing real success.
The last 45 mins are the Highlight of the Total Film.
Get ready to be amazed by every actors performances, they've all given their best to this film.
Though Other Reviews and Ratings might mislead you, the film is actually great, you should watch it atleast once.
DSP's Background Music is engaging. K U Mohanan's Cinematography is excellent.
One time watchable movie
melvinjoseph-9034023 August 2019
I felt the movie is a one time watch. The first half is good with college scenes and the friendship bonding. Mahesh babu stole the show and narash acting was good. In the second half movie bcame slow and predictable. I felt itz a mix of Srimanthudu and kathhi
Normal Story
kathulakkc5 January 2020
#Maharshi movie
dineshkumarsamsani9 May 2019
Maharshi is an complete super Movie, with all emotions. Mahesh acting super.
First half college scenes, Mahesh & Naresh friendship bond super. And second half is too good with emotional scenes.
Finally the story line & direction is super.
Good movie with strong characters
srinivasreddychitukula1 June 2019
Pros:
1. The development of the main characters was pretty good starting them as something radically different from what they end up.
2. Subtle use of character artists and their influence on the development of main characters without largely diverting from the main story.
3. Great work with cinematography, editing and direction.
5. acting of Naresh and Mahesh Babu are good.
4. Creation of story aligned situations to portray true nature of characters.
Cons: 1. the love segment of story carries no meaning and has no relation with the development of any character. It is written only to get a few songs and to extend the length of the movie. 2. The Pooja Hegde character holds no significance in the plot. There would be no change in the movie even when her character is killed completely. At least adding her to help Naresh during the strike would have carried some weight. 3. The acting of Pooja Hegde is sub par and continuously reminded of her previous roles and the same is holdsfor Mahesh Babu's character.
***Nerd Fact! : The software that Rishi builds in the movie has no relation operating systems and may be something aligned with machine learning concepts would be Correct conceptually. ***
Cons: 1. the love segment of story carries no meaning and has no relation with the development of any character. It is written only to get a few songs and to extend the length of the movie. 2. The Pooja Hegde character holds no significance in the plot. There would be no change in the movie even when her character is killed completely. At least adding her to help Naresh during the strike would have carried some weight. 3. The acting of Pooja Hegde is sub par and continuously reminded of her previous roles and the same is holdsfor Mahesh Babu's character.
***Nerd Fact! : The software that Rishi builds in the movie has no relation operating systems and may be something aligned with machine learning concepts would be Correct conceptually. ***
Srimanthudu + Barat ane Nenu = this Movie
parvathsandeepreddy21 May 2019
The movie is a combination of the previous movies there is not amusing about this fact as mahesh is utterly as person who has got no proper facial expression and dance performance so it's quite common to find all his movies alike.
Amazing movie
rockynik-805109 May 2019
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