Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Bellam Ramakrishna Reddy proved himself as a talented director with the film Drushyakaavyam. Devagudi is his second directorial venture. Set against a faction backdrop, the film blends elements like love, friendship, and family emotions while highlighting how caste-based barriers still exist in our society. Devagudi released in theatres today. Let’s see how much it has impressed the audience in this review.

Story

Devagudi Veerareddy (Raghu Kunche) is a locally respected leader. He has two children, Narasimha and Shweta. Dharma, the son of one of Veerareddy’s followers, grows up as a close friend to Narasimha and Shweta. The three have been good friends since childhood. Veerareddy is known as a man who respects everyone and enjoys a good reputation, but his one major flaw is his obsession with caste.

Shweta, Veerareddy’s daughter, falls in love with her friend Dharma. Veerareddy, who cannot even tolerate friendships with people from lower castes, is unable to accept Shweta’s love for Dharma and banishes Dharma from the village. During this time, Veerareddy faces trouble from his rivals, and on the other hand, Shweta goes missing.

What happened to Shweta? Did Veerareddy accept Dharma’s love? Do Shweta and Dharma reunite or not? The rest of the story unfolds on screen.

Analysis

A director’s personality is always reflected in his films; cinema is a visual form of his thought process. From that perspective, director Bellam Ramakrishna Reddy made a rare attempt to present a meaningful story like Devagudi to the audience. While showcasing his creativity as a director, he did not compromise on production values as a producer.

The film engagingly portrays the caste-based discrimination and invisible walls that still exist between people in our society. Though the story is set in a village called Devagudi with a faction backdrop, the faction element is kept minimal. The movie mainly focuses on love, friendship, and caste feelings. While it reminds us of the faction-based films that have become rare these days, it still presents a fresh narrative.

By the end, the director’s message clearly reaches the audience. The film is packed with enough commercial elements to keep viewers engaged throughout. A massive 11-minute action sequence stands out as one of the highlights. The songs composed by Madeen are very good, with the song Aaro Aaraaro emerging as a special attraction. The making of this song is also visually beautiful.

Raghu Kunche is perfectly cast as Devagudi Veerareddy. He gained some weight for the role and looks natural in the character. The hero Dharma earns a good name with this film; his performance carries innocence, and he expresses every emotion effectively. Narasimha and Anu Sri also impress with their performances.

With high-voltage action episodes, quality filmmaking, melodious songs, and beautiful visuals, Devagudi is a good option for audiences this week. It can be said that the film does not disappoint.

Cast: Abhinav Shaurya, Narasimha Toshi, Anu Sri, Raghu Babu, Annapurnamma, Raghu Kunche, and others

Technical Team: Music – S. K. Madeen, DOP – Lakshmikanth Kanika, Editor – V. Nagi Reddy, 

Presenter – Bellam Sudha Reddy, Director & Producer – Bellam Ramakrishna Reddy, 

Rating: 3.5 /5