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Devi(1999)

4.0/10
Telugu139 mins

Devi (1999) is a 139-minute Telugu film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. Starring Shiju, Abu Salim and M. S. Raju. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, Devi stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 1999.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, Zee5
Theatrical Release
1 January 1999
Director
Kodi Ramakrishna
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
4.0/10

Storyline

A snake goddess protects a young girl. The girl's father once saved the goddess's life. Now, the goddess defends her from greedy family members and an evil snake demon.

A goddess protects a girl from a demon's curse.

Film Details

4.0Rating
139Minutes
TeluguLanguage
Release Date1 January 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleDevi

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot in a real forest near Hyderabad, known for its dangerous snakes, causing tension on set.
  • Actress Soundarya learned classical dance for her role, as the character Devi performs a ritual dance to summon powers.
  • Director Kodi Ramakrishna reused a prop snake from his earlier horror film 'Ammoru' to save production costs.
  • The movie's soundtrack includes a rare fusion song blending Carnatic music with electronic sounds, unusual for 1990s Telugu cinema.
  • It was one of the first Telugu films to use CGI for the snake transformation scenes, though on a low budget.
  • The story draws from a lesser-known South Indian folk tale about a snake goddess protecting children from evil spirits.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following over years due to late-night TV reruns.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Devi

Frequently Asked Questions