“She brought the legendary actress back to life,” he wrote on his Twitter page.
. @KeerthyOfficial’s potrayal of Savitri garu is one of the finest performances I’ve ever seen. It is not just imitating. She brought the legendry actress back to life. @dulQuer is absolutely fantastic. I am his fan now.
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 9, 2018
He further praised the director Nag Ashwin and producer Swapna Dutt for envisioning the concept and bringing it to life.
Congratulations Nag Ashwin and Swapna. Your belief, persistence and determination are remarkable. #Mahanati
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) May 9, 2018
Keerthy, who is being lauded by everyone for her performance, was pleasantly surprised by Rajamouli’s praises.
I still can’t believe my eyes sir!! Means a LOT to me . Thanks a TON sir !!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/6pjtFz3RsP
— Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) May 9, 2018
Dulquer Salmaan, too, had a fanboy moment after Rajamouli’s tweet.
I’m literally a fanboy of yours sir. This coming from you is such a huge deal for me ! Thank you so much for the kind words and text. Eternally grateful !
— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) May 9, 2018
Others, too, have been appreciative of the film including Telangana’s minister KT Rama Rao.
What an incredible movie!! Truly blown away by #Mahanati@KeerthyOfficial just lived the role, Stunning performance 👏👏
My Compliments to outstanding direction by Nag Ashwin, Swapna and terrific performances by @Samanthaprabhu2 @dulQuer @TheDeverakonda @chay_akkineni
— KTR (@KTRTRS) May 9, 2018
#Mahanathi classic ,emotional inspirational bio epic of savithri Amma @KeerthyOfficial brought back the legendary actress hats off espl Mayabazar dance @Samanthaprabhu2 Thambi u rocked , congrats to whole team & Spl Thx to @VyjayanthiFilms for this unforgettable classic … pic.twitter.com/2xvylpqufy
— atlee (@Atlee_dir) May 9, 2018
👌👏👏👏#StandingOvation #Awestruck #Mahaanati Team a University of Acting Nailed @dulQuer @TheDeverakonda @Samanthaprabhu2 #RajendraPrasadGaru 🙏Respect initiative @ Director-Producers #TeamMahanati Thank you for this lifetime experience
— Mehreen Pirzada (@Mehreenpirzada) May 10, 2018
Incredible performances @KeerthyOfficial @dulQuer @Samanthaprabhu2 @VijayDevarkonda @chay_akkineni 👌👌
Hatsoff & Congratulations to the whole Team ! @nagashwin7 @SwapnaDuttCh @VyjayanthiFilms #priyankadutt#mahanati
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) May 10, 2018
The biopic by Nag Ashwin, who previously made the movie Yevade Subramanyam, was released on May 9 with the Tamil version released on May 11. Apart from the two leads, the cast also includes Samantha Akkineni as a journalist, Vijay Deverakonda as a photographer, Prakash Raj as Aluri Chakrapani, Mohan Babu as SV Ranga Rao and Naga Chaitanya as Akkineni Nageswara Rao.
