Devullu

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Devullu
Devullu poster.jpg
Theateral release poster
Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna
Screenplay byKodi Ramakrishna
Story byBabu Pictures Unit
Dialogue by
  • P. Rajendra Kumar
Produced byChegondi Haribabu
Karatam Rambabu
Starring Babloo Prithiveeraj
Raasi
Suman
Srikanth
Rajendra Prasad
Laya
CinematographyKodi Lakshman
Edited bySuresh Tata
Music by Vandemataram Srinivas
Production
company
Babu Pictures
Release date
  • 9 November 2000 (2000-11-09)
Running time
149 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Devullu (transl.Gods) is a 2000 Telugu-language supernatural film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Prithvi, Raasi, Master Nandan, Baby Nitya, while Suman, Srikanth, Rajendra Prasad, Ramya Krishna, Laya were in supporting roles and music was composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. It was produced by Chegondi Haribabu, Karatam Rambabu under the Babu Pictures banner. [1] The film was dubbed in Tamil as Kuzhanthayum Deivamum. [2]

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Plot

Prashanth is a popular singer who weds his fan Nirmala. Soon after, Prasanth's career falters just as Nirmala's singing career begins to thrive. Eventually, the couple is blessed with two kids Chintu and Bhavani. Therein, ego clashes arise between the duo, due to the popularity of Nirmala that overshaws Prashanth which leads to the talk of divorce and the kids become victims of it. During that plight, the children learn from their grandmother that all these sinister occurrences are because she forgot to accomplish several solemn vows at seven holy places Kanipakam, Tirumala, Bhadrachalam, Vijayawada, Srisailam, Shiridi and Sabarimala, respectively. Right now, the children decide to keep those promises to get their parents back together. The rest of the story is about how they succeed with the help of Gods.

Cast

Soundtrack

Devullu
Film score by
Released2000
Genre Soundtrack
Length39:19
Label Aditya Music
Producer Vandemataram Srinivas
Vandemataram Srinivas chronology
Adavi Chukka
(2000)
Devullu
(2000)
Apparaoki Oka Nela Thappindi
(2001)

Music composed by Vandemataram Srinivas. Lyrics written by Jonnavithhula Ramalingeswara Rao. Music released on ADITYA Music Company. [3] The songs were well received.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Vakarthunda Mahakaya" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 4:48
2."Andari Bandhuvayya"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam5:43
3."Sirulanosagu Sukhashanthulu" Swarnalatha, Sujatha 5:33
4."Maha Kanaka Durga" S. Janaki 5:10
5."Ayyappa Devaya"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam5:23
6."Nee Prema Kore" K. S. Chithra, Swarnalatha 4:55
7."Shanti Nikethana"K. S. Chithra, Rajesh Krishnan 5:23
8."Govinda Govinda"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam1:41
Total length:39:19

Reception

A critic from Sify wrote that "There are certain discrepancies and loopholes in the script though. While there is no single shot of parents loving their kids, the love for parents shown by the children looks a little strange. However, on the whole the film is quite interesting and for those of the audience who are into religious films, Devulu will be a treat". [4]

Awards

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References

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  2. Mannath, Malini. "Kuzhanthayum Deivamum". ChennaiOnline. Archived from the original on 6 April 2005. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
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