Political thriller Mayasabha, directed by Deva Katta, is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about OTT releases of the season. Set to premiere on Sony LIV on August 7, 2025, the series stars Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao as powerful political allies, portraying the dynamic between leaders Naidu and Reddy.
On the occasion of Sai Kumar’s birthday, the makers unveiled a striking character poster featuring the veteran actor. Director Deva Katta praised Sai Kumar’s performance, calling it one of his best and revealing that this marks their third collaboration after Prasthanam and Auto Nagar Surya.
However, what’s truly caught the internet’s attention is Sai Kumar’s look in the poster, which bears a strong resemblance to Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (Sr. NTR), the legendary actor and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister. This has fueled massive online speculation about whether Sai Kumar is playing a fictionalized version of NTR in the show.
While neither the actor nor the team has confirmed these assumptions, the buzz aligns with ongoing rumors that Mayasabha may be inspired by real-life political events and leaders such as Chandrababu Naidu and Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy.
Deva Katta has previously clarified that Mayasabha is a work of fiction, rooted in ideology, ambition, and political awakening in the backdrop of united Andhra Pradesh.
Regardless of the real-life parallels, anticipation is high. Viewers are eagerly waiting to see the drama unfold and decode the layers of the story when Mayasabha premieres on Sony LIV.
