Rao Bahadur vs The Illusionist

The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5/10 for Rao Bahadur). The Illusionist is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 49m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2026). Both are drama, fantasy, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Rao Bahadur posterRao Bahadur2026 VS The Illusionist posterThe Illusionist2006
Rao BahadurThe Illusionist
Audience score★ 5.0/10★ 7.3/10
Year20262006
Length2h 49m1h 50m
GenresDrama, Fantasy, ThrillerDrama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
Country–United States of America
DirectorVenkatesh MahaNeil Burger
Main castAnand, Satyadev Kancharana, Vikas Muppala, Deepa Thomas, Bala ParasarEddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton

Synopsis

Rao Bahadur

In 1970s India, an eccentric aristocrat—labeled a 'man of miracles'—miraculously survives a terminal illness. Plagued by guilt and fear, he retreats into his palatial mansion, creating an alternate world that deeply blurs reality and imagination.

The Illusionist

With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

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