Srikanth's
much-awaited
movie
Devaraya,
which
was
delayed
over
its
controversy
over
its
depiction
of
Krishnadevaraya
as
a
romantic
dancer,
has
hit
the
marquee
today.
Prior
to
its
release,
the
promos
of
the
film
had
created
a
lot
of
curiosity
among
the
film
goers
and
the
movie
surely
lives
up
to
their
expectations.
It
is
good
masala
entertainer
with
a
historical
backdrop.
Devaraya
is
an
epic
fantasy
film
and
Srikanth's
energetic
performance
is
the
main
highlight
in
the
movie.
Chakri's
music,
stunning
fights,
Nani
Krishna's
script
and
dialogues,
wonderful
cinematography,
beautiful
costumes
and
artwork
are
the
other
attractions
of
the
movie.
This
socio-fantasy
movie
is
based
on
the
life
and
times
of
Sri
Krishnadevaraya.
Srikanth
has
played
dual
roles
like
a
village
guy
Dora
Babu
and
Devaraya.
Director
Nani
Krishna
has
nicely
connected
a
present
day
incident
to
the
historical
backdrop
of
Krishnadevaraya.
The
first
half
of
the
film
has
a
little
story,
but
it
is
rich
in
mass
commercial
elements
like
comedy,
action
and
romantic
songs.
The
movie
takes
a
serious
mode
in
the
second
half
and
climax
is
simply
superb.
Dora
Babu
(Srikanth)
is
a
reckless,
irresponsible,
hedonistic
guy
in
a
nondescript
village.
This
colourful
village
casanova
makes
his
entry
with
an
act
of
violence.
One
day,
he
claims
that
he
is
Devaraya.
Why
does
he
make
this
eerie
claim?
What
is
Devaraya's
connection
with
Dora
Babu?
The
rest
of
the
movie
answers
all
these
questions
on
screen.
Srikanth
has
tried
to
do
justice
to
both
roles
like
Dora
Babu
and
Devaraya
-
the
reincarnation
of
Krishnadevaraya.
He
is
sure
to
rock
you
in
comedy,
action
and
dance
sequence.
His
dialogue
delivery
is
also
superb.
Meenakshi
Dixit
and
Vidisha
have
filled
the
glamour
slot
and
will
impress
you
in
dance
sequences.
Jai
Prakash
Reddy,
MS
Narayana,
Raghu
Karumanchi,
Ranganath
and
Sivaji
have
also
done
justice
to
their
roles.
Chakri's
music
and
background
score
are
the
main
highlight
in
the
technical
front.
His
compositions
like
'Sri
Krishna
Devaraya
Abhinandanam',
'Guchi
Guchi' and
'Baavalu'
are
good
to
listen
and
camerawork
and
choreography
in
these
songs
are
commendable.
A
special
mention
of
costumes
and
artwork
should
be
made
as
they
look
really
gorgeous.
Overall,
Devaraya
is
a
good
masala
entertainer
with
all
commercial
elements
to
appeal
mass
audience.
Its
reincarnation
story
is
a
good
attempt
by
Nani
Krishna.
It
could
be
a
good
timepass
film
for
this
weekend.
Producer:
Kiran
Jakkam
Shetty,
Nani
Krishna
Director:
Nani
Krishna
Cast:
Srikanth,
Meenakshi
Dixit,
Vidisha,
Jai
Prakash
Reddy,
MS
Narayana,
Raghu
Karumanchi,
Ranganath
and
Sivaji