Koratala Siva directs Devara, his big-budget debut into the pan-Indian trend at the moment. He attempts to construct his drama around a straightforward narrative that revolves on "fear." The movie gets off to a great start with a protracted action scene on the lake that is captivating and feels new. It's hardly revolutionary, but it gives the movie the right start. What follows, though, is a combination of entertaining action scenes and less significant drama and character development involving all of the main players.
 
Interestingly, Devara's persona lacks the majestic design and ominous presence necessary to communicate terror in a believable way. It doesn't completely fail, which is a positive thing, but it also doesn't succeed either. Devara dances during a wedding, for example, in one scene. This passage may have been a highlight with a more intense dramatic build-up, but because of NTR's dancing, it works here. Nevertheless, the film's frantic, action-packed intermission scene and its sporadic scripting keep it together and provide a respectable first half.
 
When Vara and Thangam join the picture, the second part of Devara begins with a more carefree vibe. Even though Janhvi Kapoor's role Thangam ultimately feels ill-conceived, her early portrayal of the character helps to lighten the film's somber tone. The second half slows down considerably, yet the excellent action scenes are still memorable. Action fans will like the amazing combat sequence in the scene where the feeble Vara chooses to take part in the Ayudha pooja rite, for example. A few more details, such as Bhaira's army of youthful soldiers rising out of the sea, give the scene a more modern appearance and heighten its overall effect.
 

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G GOWTHAM

27/09/2024 07:56 AM