CBFC Removes Political References From Satya Dev's Rao Bahadur Ahead of Tomorrow's Release

Actor Satya Dev and director Venkatesh Maha are gearing up for the theatrical release of Rao Bahadur , but the psychological drama has attracted attention even before reaching cinemas due to changes ordered by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) . The film is scheduled to release in theatres this Friday.

According to the film's censor report, the CBFC instructed the makers to remove references to Mahatma Gandhi and the Emergency before granting certification. The board has not publicly explained the reasons behind these edits, and it remains unclear how these references originally fit into the film's narrative. The censor changes have sparked curiosity among moviegoers ahead of the release.

Set against the backdrop of a fading aristocracy, Rao Bahadur is a psychological drama that has steadily built anticipation through its promotional campaign. Satya Dev and Venkatesh Maha have expressed confidence in the project, with the film being regarded as one of their most ambitious collaborations.

The film features Deepa Thomas as the female lead, alongside Vikas Muppala , Bala Parasar , Anand Bharathi , Pranay Vaka , Kunal Kaushik , and Master Kiran in important supporting roles.

Rao Bahadur is presented by Mahesh Babu under the GMB Entertainment banner. It is produced by Sri Chakraa Entertainments and A+S Movies in association with Mahayana Motion Pictures .

With the censor formalities now complete, all eyes are on whether Rao Bahadur can translate its growing pre-release buzz into strong box office numbers when it opens in theatres this week.