I, Bharat) is a 2018 Indian Telugu-language political action drama film[4][5][6] written and directed by Koratala Siva, while D. V. V. Danayya produced it.
The film stars Mahesh Babu in the titlular role, with an ensemble cast of Kiara Advani, Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar, Aamani, Devaraj, Posani Krishna Murali, P. Ravi Shankar, Yashpal Sharma, Ajay, Rao Ramesh, Jeeva and Brahmaji.
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.
[7] Set in 2013 united Andhra Pradesh, Bharath Ram, a brilliant and curious student, graduates with his 5th degree from Oxford.
After celebrating, his uncle tells him that his father Raghava Rao, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh died from a stroke.
Raghava Rao then takes care of him at home, but Varadarajulu tells him that he must prepare for the upcoming elections and suggests he remarry to give Bharath a new mother.
Varadarajulu informs Bharath that his father was hospitalized due to the cold and that Siddharth completed the final rites.
Despite his inexperience, Bharath becomes the CM and restores law and order using his strict policies and novel ideas, earning the opposition's ire.
"I Don't Know", the first South Indian song sung by Farhan Akhtar, was shot in Spain with Mahesh Babu and was choreographed by Raju Sundaram.
The soundtrack was launched at the pre-release event which took place in the Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium on 7 April 2018, with N. T. Rama Rao Jr. being the chief guest.
[11] Hemanth Kumar of Firstpost wrote "Mahesh Babu, Koratala Siva deliver an intense political drama".
Bharat might have become the messiah of the state in the story, but it's Mahesh Babu who leaves a long lasting impression in the end.
[12] Priyanka Sundar of Hindustan Times gave the film 3 stars out of 5, saying "Mahesh Babu as CM ushers in a new era.
"[13] Suhas Yellapantula of The Times of India rated the 3.5 stars out of 5, mentioning "Bharat Ane Nenu gives you a lot to root for and provides a bang for your buck but lacks the finesse that makes for a good political thriller.".
Keeping us hooked to the narrative are Mahesh Babu, accompanied by Prakash Raj in another winsome and complex role, Rahul Ramakrishna, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji and Kiara Advani among others.
[15] Bharat Ane Nenu grossed between ₹187.6–225 crore in its full theatrical run including other versions like Tamil.