On the auspicious day of Ugadi (Gudi Padwa), which marks the beginning of a new year and the arrival of the spring season, the makers of 'Maharshi' released its first teaser. The film's teaser has created new records in Telugu cinema by shattering the existing ones. "We are glad to announce that the teaser clocked 10 million views on YouTube alone in less than 12 hours.  The teaser for 'Bharat Ane Nenu' had clocked 9.1 million views in 24 hours.  This milestone was crossed by the 'Maharshi' teaser in just 12 hours," a statement from the makers says.  

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In 24 hours, it clocked 12.6 million real-time views.  Directed by Vamshi Paidipally, the film has Pooja Hegde as the heroine.  Allari Naresh is playing Mahesh Babu's friend.  Dil Raju, PVP, and Ashwini Dutt are the producers. Maharshi follows the story of Rishi (Mahesh Babu) who comes back to his hometown after hearing the problems faced by farmers. The film also stars Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Sai Kumar and Jayasudha in important roles. Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music for the film. Maharshi might hit the screens on May 9.

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