Devaraya(2012)
Devaraya is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language fantasy-comedy film directed by Nani Krishna. The film stars Srikanth in a dual role as Emperor Sri Krishna Devaraya and the modern-day Dora Babu. Meenakshi Dixit plays Princess Sunanda, while Vidisha plays Swapna, the contemporary love interest. The story follows a lazy village young man who discovers he is the reincarnation of a legendary 16th-century emperor. This revelation forces him to confront his past failures and transform into a responsible leader. The film blends historical fantasy with rural comedy and romance. Its audio launch was attended by actor Pawan Kalyan. The film was released worldwide on 7 December 2012.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Apple TV
- Theatrical Release
- 7 December 2012
- Director
- Nani Krishna
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A lazy, irresponsible village young man named Dora Babu learns he is the reincarnation of Emperor Sri Krishna Devaraya. He must overcome his own bad habits and win the love of Swapna, whose grandfather despises him. Flashbacks to his glorious past and tragic failures push him to change.
“A king reborn, a love rekindled”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Devaraya
Cast reunions in this film: Srikanth & Meka Srikanth (36 films together), M. S. Narayana & Meka Srikanth (13 films together), M. S. Narayana & Jaya Prakash Reddy (12 films together), Srikanth & M. S. Narayana (9 films together), Sivaji Raja & M. S. Narayana (3 films together), and Jaya Prakash Reddy & Meka Srikanth (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Devaraya' references the historical emperor Sri Krishna Devaraya, but the connection is a fictional plot twist.
- Director Nani Krishna is also known for the 2009 film 'Maska' and often blends comedy with rural backdrops.
- Actor Srikanth, who plays the lead, was primarily known for action and romantic roles before this comedy.
- The movie features veteran actor Ranganath, who was a familiar face in Telugu cinema for decades.
- Despite its 2012 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and received little attention from critics.
- The plot's mystery about the protagonist's impending death is a central, unusual element for a comedy genre film.
- The soundtrack was composed by Anup Rubens, who was gaining popularity around that time for his youthful music.