Devadas(2018)
A sincere doctor Das works at a private clinic, where he meets the dreaded don Deva who arrives injured. After the treatment, Das and Deva form a deep friendship until Deva's mafia background and gruesome history causes a rift in their bond.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- OTT Release Date
- 27 September 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 27 September 2018
- Director
- Sriram Aditya
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A doctor named Das treats a wounded gangster named Deva, and the two become close friends. Their bond is tested when Das learns about Deva's violent criminal past.
“A doctor and a don. An unlikely bond. A dangerous secret.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Devadas
Cast reunions in this film: Rao Ramesh & Vennela Kishore (14 films together), Mani Sharma & Rao Ramesh (8 films together), Rao Ramesh & Srinivas Avasarala (7 films together), Rao Ramesh & Rashmika Mandanna (6 films together), Srinivas Avasarala & Vennela Kishore (6 films together), and Nani & Vennela Kishore (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Devadas' is a portmanteau of the two main characters' names, Deva and Das.
- Director Sriram Adittya stated the core idea was inspired by the classic friendship between a doctor and a gangster.
- This was the first time actors Nagarjuna and Nani shared screen space in a full-length feature film.
- A key action sequence was filmed over 15 days at a specially constructed set in Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City.
- The soundtrack became popular, with the song 'Vachindamma' blending folk and contemporary music styles.
- The film's climax was reshot after initial test screenings to adjust the emotional impact.
- It performed better in urban centers than in rural areas, reflecting its modern setting and themes.