Maharshi is a Telugu film released in 1988 rated 7.9/10 on IMDb with 73 votes.
Key Details
| Language |  Telugu |
| Genre | Romance |
| Year | 1988 |
| IMDb Rating | 7.9/10 |
| Votes | 73 |
| IMDb ID | tt0251814 |
Historical & Industry Context
Telugu Cinema in the 1980s
Maharshi was produced during the pre-liberalization era of Indian cinema. The 1980s saw 759 Telugu films produced, with 86 released in 1988 alone.
Rating Landscape
Telugu films from the 1980s have an average IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Maharshi scored 7.9, which is 1.1 points above the decade average. The highest rated Telugu film of this decade is Aha Naa Pellanta (8.9/10).
Reception & Popularity
Audience Rating
Maharshi received very positive reviews with an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 based on 73 votes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMDb rating of Maharshi?
Maharshi has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 based on 73 votes.
What genre is Maharshi?
Maharshi is classified as Romance.
What language is Maharshi in?
Maharshi is a Telugu language film from 1988. Our database contains 2,631 rated Telugu films.
How many Telugu films were released in 1988?
There were 86 Telugu films released in 1988. Maharshi was one of them.
What era of Telugu cinema does Maharshi belong to?
Maharshi was produced during the pre-liberalization era of Indian cinema. The 1980s saw 759 Telugu films in total. The average IMDb rating for Telugu films from this decade is 6.8/10.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.