What is mahanati?

Mahanati (transl. The Great Actress) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language biographical drama film based on the life of Indian actress Savithri. It is written and directed by Nag Ashwin, and produced by Priyanka Dutt under Vyjayanthi Movies and Swapna Cinema. The film stars Keerthy%20Suresh as Savithri, along with Dulquer%20Salmaan as Gemini%20Ganesan, Samantha%20Akkineni as Madhuravani, and Vijay%20Devarakonda as Vijay Antony.

The film showcases Savithri's illustrious career, her personal life, and her tragic downfall due to alcoholism. It portrays her rise to stardom, her marriage to Gemini Ganesan, and the subsequent struggles she faced. Mahanati received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and technical aspects. Keerthy Suresh's portrayal of Savithri was particularly praised, earning her numerous awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actress. The movie is considered an important biographical work in Telugu cinema.