Daaku Maharaaj is a Telugu-language action film starring Nandamuri Balakrishna as Sitaram IES, Bobby Deol as Balwant Singh Thakur, and Urvashi Rautela as SI Janaki, among others. The film was released in theatres on January 12, 2025, and received an overwhelming response from audiences and critics.
After the theatrical release, the film became the third highest-grossing Telugu film of 2025 and the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. It is set to release on OTT in February 2025.
When and where to watch Daaku Maharaaj?
The anticipated film will be released digitally on February 21, 2025, and will be available to watch on Netflix. The streaming giant shared the poster of the film on Instagram and wrote,"We would just like to say pranaam maharaj 🙏😎Watch Daaku Maharaaj, out on February 21 on Netflix! #DaakuMaharaajOnNetflix."
Plot
The plot of the film is set in the Madanapalle region and revovles around MLA Trimurthulu Naidu (played by Ravi Kishan) and his brother Manohar Naidu, who clandestinely engage in illegal activities, including smuggling animal skins and elephant tusks, under the facade of a tea estate. Their nefarious operations come under threat when Krishna Murthy (portrayed by Sachin Khedekar) discovers their illicit deeds and confronts them. What happens next is revealed in the film.
Cast and production of Daaku Maharaaj
The cast of the film includes Nandamuri Balakrishna as Sitaram IES, Pragya Jaiswal as Kaveri IES, Bobby Deol as Balwant Singh Thakur, Urvashi Rautela as SI Janaki, Shraddha Srinath as Nandini Thakur IAS, Aadukalam Naren as Minister Udham Singh, and Ravi Kishan as MLA Thrimurthulu Naidu, among others.
It is directed and written by Bobby Kolli. K Chakravarthy Reddy, Vineeth Potluri, and Hari Mohana Krishna has done the screenplay of the film. It is produced by Sai Soujanya and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi under the banner of Sithara Entertainment, Srikara Studios, and Fortune Four Cinemas.
