'Rao Bahadur' teaser: Satya Dev says he gave his 'Body, Mind, and Soul' to the role - Read

Actor Satya Dev has always been known for his commitment to every role he takes on. On Monday, the actor revealed that his upcoming film 'Rao Bahadur' demanded more from him than ever before, so much so that he had to push himself beyond the limits of "body, mind, and soul.

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Note on X

Marking the teaser launch of 'Rao Bahadur', Satya Dev took to his X and wrote a message which reads, "I've always give my everything to bring you the best cinematic experience. With Rao Bahadur, I’ve pushed myself beyond limits body, mind, and soul."

Gratitude to his director and team

The actor also expressed gratitude to director Venkatesh Maha, whom he called a "master craftsman," for entrusting him with the lead role, and to the film's makers. "This one will be a true 'racha' in theatres next year.

Forever indebted to my master craftsman @mahaisnotanoun a dream only he could imagine, and for choosing me to bring it to life," his post read.The film is being presented by superstar Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar under their banner.

What the teaser revealed

The film is a psychological drama and the teaser released earlier Monday has already generated interest. It features Satya Dev as Rao Bahadur, a man who believes he is possessed by a demon. Though the people around him think he is crazy, the character feels that what he is saying has some truth.

In one sequence, he explains the demon through a fill-in-the-blank analogy, "Doubt is a deadly demon. That is the demon I am possessed by."Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli launched it and shared his admiration for Satya Dev's evolution on social media, writing, "Happy to see Satyadev evolving and portraying larger-than-life characters. My best wishes to him and Maha for Rao Bahadur." Satya Dev expressed his gratitude in response.

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