Mahatma is a 2009 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Krishna Vamsi.
A young lawyer named Krishnaveni (Bhavana) gets him bail in a petty case, and their acquaintance soon develops into romance after a series of events.
On the other hand, a politician-cum-businesswoman (Jyothi) plans to set up SEZ in that basti which is protested by dwellers headed by a genuine leader (Sekhar).
Meanwhile, a local politician-cum-old rowdy leader named Dada (Jaya Prakash Reddy) also protests against the businesswoman and seeks Rs.
All music is composed by Vijay AntonyA critic from Rediff.com wrote that "Mahatma, in a way brings back the father of the nation and Gandhism.