Bharat Ane Nenu
Bharat Ane Nenu (transl. I, Bharat) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language political drama film written and directed by Koratala Siva, while D. V. V. Danayya produced it. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Kiara Advani (in her Telugu debut), alongside a supporting cast including Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar, Aamani, Devaraj, Posani Krishna Murali, P. Ravi Shankar, Yashpal Sharma, Rao Ramesh, and Brahmaji. The music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad, while A. Sreekar Prasad edited the film.
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| Directed by | Koratala Siva |
| Written by | Koratala Siva |
| Produced by | D. V. V. Danayya |
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| Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
| Music by | Devi Sri Prasad |
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Running time | 173 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Budget | ₹65 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹187.6–225 crore |
The plot follows Bharat, an Oxford university student who returns to India following the demise of his father, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh (United Andhra Pradesh). Disillusioned by the corruption he encounters, Bharat decides to bring about a change in the system after becoming the new chief minister, eventually facing controversies and making enemies.
The film was released theatrically on 20 April 2018. Bharat Ane Nenu grossed between ₹187.6–225 crore. It was a major commercial success at the box office.