How to Stage a Coup is a 2017 English-language Documentary motion picture written by Cal Seville and directed by Cal Seville and Lekhan and produced by Anil, Balakrishna and Umesh. A guide to human history through its most audacious power grabs. From Julius Caesar to Napoleon; from Mussolini to the strongmen of the present day - we how the world we know has been shaped by those who dream big. How to stage a coup stars Sriimurali, Sherin, Thulasi Shivamani, Sharan, Daniel Beer, Giles Milton and Donald Rayfield. The music was composed by B. R. Shankar. Cinematography was done by Niranjan Babu. It was released on 1st June 2017.