When sharks, stunts and senseless fun collide

Devara: When Sharks, Stunts, and Senseless Fun Collide (My quick take on this theatrical release)

Ah, Tollywood – where logic takes a permanent vacation and the action sequences pack more punch than a heavyweight boxing match. Enter *Devara*, the latest spectacle from the land of loud BGM and VFX so shiny, you’ll need sunglasses. With Rajamouli setting the gold standard for Pan-India blockbusters (*RRR*, *Baahubali*), everyone else seems to be on a mission to recreate the magic – though not everyone hits the mark. Looking at you, *Acharya* (RIP).

So, when Koratala Siva – the man behind *Acharya*’s epic nosedive – teams up with NTR Jr. for *Devara*, I walked into the theater with my expectations lower than a limbo stick. But, surprise, surprise – I was wrong. *Devara* is actually a blast – in that "leave-your-brain-at-home" kind of way.

First off, let’s talk action. Forget NTR Jr. taming tigers in *RRR* – this time, he’s literally swimming with sharks (yes, you read that right). The VFX is so wild, it feels like a fever dream where physics doesn’t exist and logic waves a white flag. The action sequences are so over-the-top, you can practically hear Newton rolling in his grave. But who needs realism when you’ve got NTR Jr. spinning and flipping like a Marvel superhero on steroids?

And the music? Anirudh's background score could raise the dead. Seriously, even the dullest scenes get a shot of adrenaline with his thumping BGM. You’ll want to Shazam the fight scenes just for the tunes. Oh, and there’s a *Naatu Naatu*-style dance number that’ll probably take over TikTok any minute now.

Performance-wise, NTR Jr. owns it. Sure, he’s short and stocky, but the man moves like he’s auditioning for *So You Think You Can Dance*. Saif Ali Khan, meanwhile, is having the time of his life playing the villain – he’s clearly in his element whenever he’s donning a darker shade (still channeling that *Omkara* energy). And Janhvi Kapoor? Well, blink and you’ll miss her – but hey, at least she made the credits.

Now, about that plot. Imagine the most recycled storylines from every masala movie you’ve ever seen – now throw in a few sharks, and voila, you have *Devara*. It’s the classic "friends-turned-foes, good vs evil" tale. But honestly, who’s here for the story? Let’s be real – you came for the larger-than-life visuals, epic fight scenes, and dance numbers that make you want to bust a move in the aisle. The script is just the glue holding all the chaos together.

In short, *Devara* is Tollywood doing what it does best – serving up a dish of wild entertainment, with a side of "don’t try this at home." So, suspend your disbelief, leave your physics degree at the door, and enjoy the madness. And yes, there’s a part two – because why wouldn’t there be?

I had a blast. You probably will too – just don’t ask too many questions.