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Devullu
Devullu
Film score by Vandemataram Srinivas
Released	2000
Genre	Soundtrack
Length	39:19
Label	Aditya Music
Producer	Vandemataram Srinivas
Vandemataram Srinivas chronology

Devullu
Devullu
	Theateral release poster
Directed by	Kodi Ramakrishna
Screenplay by	Kodi Ramakrishna
Story by	Babu Pictures Unit
Dialogue by	P. Rajendra Kumar;
Produced by	Chegondi Haribabu ; Karatam Rambabu
Starring	Babloo Prithiveeraj; Raasi; Suman; Srikanth; Rajendra Prasad; Laya
Cinematography	Kodi Lakshman
Edited by	Suresh Tata
Music by	Vandemataram Srinivas
Production; company	Babu Pictures
Release date	9 November 2000;
Running time	149 mins
Country	India
Language	Telugu

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]

Plot

The film begins with an eminent singer, Prashanth knitting his stan Nirmala instantly by liking her candor in showing his faults. Soon after, Prasanth's career falters when Nirmala aids him in retrieving his honor as a composer, but she surpasses him. As time passes, the couple is blessed with two progeny, Chintu & Bhavani—additionally, ego clashes also grow along with their kids, which go haywire. The pair knocks on the doors of divorce, and the babies become victims by craving for parental care. During that plight, the children learn via grandmother that all these sinister occurrences occur because their parents forgot to accomplish several solemn vows at seven holy places. So, the infant pledges to achieve this to reunite their parents and start a courageous journey.

Firstly, they reach Kanipakam to bestow the opening vow Mudupu to Siddhi Vinayaka when Mushika narrates: All evils are according to Kali's edict whom the entire deities cannot confront and the solo way to destroy him is devotion & faith in humans. Mushika asks them to follow the path and postpones the case by generating an accident for their lawyer. The children are approaching Tirumala, and the burglars attack when Venkateswara shields them, and he gives the temple tour with his wife Alamelu Manga. Whereat, the kids entrust their totality Niluvu Dopidi when Alamelu tries to compensate them, and the police apprehend the Lords by Kali's shot, but they vanish. Prasanth & Nirmala discern the children's absence and file a complaint. The grandmother & her sibling Major BM Rao track their whereabouts and behind them—the little take Bhadrachalam's route when the ferry dumps them short of money whom Anjineeya comforts. Rama, Lakshmana & Sita show the entire premises and mandate Anjineeya to ground them at Vijayawada, which he does. Further, with some help, they make a squirrel tear the divorce papers to delay.

At Vijayawada, a thief heists Kanakadurga's Mukku Pudaka nose stud, and the cops are on his hunt. So, he hides it in the children's bag, Eerumudulu. They spend a night in the temple and cannot conduct the vow Vratham. Hence, Srisaila Bharmarambika arrives, completes it, and aspires to décor Kanakadurga's nose stud, which she says the kids will bestow on her. Accordingly, they accomplish the aim at Srisailam, but the thief still chases them. Gradually, a transformation opens in Prashanth & Nirmala. Frightened Kali about children's initiations & efforts creates hinders at every level; they overcome it with willpower. Now, walking to Shiridi, they concert Sai Baba's history. The Baba has a jollity time by playing with kids who announce they cannot land at their final destination.

With the assistance of a few devotees, they set foot at Sabarimala. Tragically, by Kali's impact, the thief after them loots their Eerumudulu, assuming nose stud in it. However, their bags reach Ayyappa, but the vow remains incomplete due to the kid's failure to even. Ergo, Ayyappa himself moves to them by the time devastated kids attempt self-sacrifice. Parallelly, Prasanth & Nirmala, with the family, arrive, soul-searches, and unite. Eventually, Ayyappa wipes out Kali by making kids' enormous spirits weapons. At last, the Lord shields the kids, conjoins them with their parents, and disappears, proclaiming the values of human relations. Finally, the movie ends happily with Ayyappa calling his parents Siva & Mohini and sleeping in their lap.

Cast

Prithvi as Prashanth
Raasi as Nirmala
Master Nandan as Chintu
Baby Nitya as Bhavani
Allu Rama Lingaiah as Contractor
Ali as Street Magician
M. S. Narayana as Lawyer
Tanikella Bharani as TV Anchor
A.V.S. as Prashanth's assistant
Babu Mohan as Major BM Rao, Prashanth's maternal uncle
Costumes Krishna as Thief
Prudhvi Raj as Venkateswara
Radha Bai as Prasanth's mother
Radha Prasanthi as Nirmala's sister
Kalpana Rai

Special Appearances

Suman as Venkateswara
Srikanth as Rama
Rajendra Prasad as Anjineeya
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as Mushika
Vijayachander as Sai Baba
Anil Meka as Lakshmana
Ramya Krishna as Bezawada Kanakadurga / Srisaila Bhramarambika
Laya as Sita
Kalpana as Alamelu
Master Tanish as Ayyappa

Soundtrack

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

No.	Title	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Vakarthunda Mahakaya"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	4:48
2.	"Andari Bandhuvayya"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	5:43
3.	"Sirulanosagu Sukhashanthulu"	Swarnalatha, Sujatha	5:33
4.	"Maha Kanaka Durga"	S. Janaki	5:10
5.	"Ayyappa Devaya"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	5:23
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. Balasubrahmanyam	1:41
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

Nandi Award for Best Music Director - Vandemataram Srinivas

References

^ "Devullu". Fullhyd.com. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
^ Mannath, Malini. "Kuzhanthayum Deivamum". ChennaiOnline. Archived from the original on 6 April 2005. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
^ "Devullu (Songs)". Raaga. Archived from the original on 13 April 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2016.
^ IndiaBytes Bureau. "Review: Devulu". Sify. Archived from the original on 11 January 2005. Retrieved 6 December 2003.