Pawan Kalyan Meeting with RNC Chairman Michael Steele in Washington DC

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has given a major boost to Satya Dev’s Rao Bahadur by publicly praising the film and encouraging audiences to watch it in theatres.

After watching the film, the Animal director took to X to share an emotional note, calling Rao Bahadur a rare cinematic experience that reminds people why they fell in love with movies in the first place. He urged every genuine cinema lover to spend three hours watching the film, saying it is a rewarding experience that deserves appreciation.

“I have one request to every genuine film lover… give this film three hours of your life. It deserves your attention, your patience, and your applause,” Vanga wrote.

The filmmaker was particularly impressed with director Venkatesh Maha, praising him for bringing such a challenging story to life with remarkable craftsmanship despite budget constraints. He said making a film of this nature requires extraordinary courage, conviction, and complete faith in the creative vision.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga also showered praise on Satya Dev, describing his performance as sensational and one of the film’s biggest strengths. He added that Rao Bahadur stands out because it relies entirely on honest storytelling and powerful performances instead of commercial shortcuts or loud gimmicks.

Wrapping up his note, Vanga congratulated the entire cast and crew, stating that films like Rao Bahadur deserve to be celebrated and supported by audiences. His endorsement has further strengthened the film’s positive word-of-mouth and is expected to draw more viewers to theatres.