Last updated: 11 Apr 2026
Telugu · Action, Comedy, Drama
2h 4m · 26 Sept 2018
Music: Mani Sharma | DOP: Shamdat Sainudeen | Writer: Shridhar Raghavan, Sriram Adittya, Venkat D. Pati
Ratings
Our Rating
2.5
Devadas is a Telugu action-comedy revolving around two contrasting characters, Devadas (Nani), a carefree and fun-loving man, and Dr. Karthik (Nagarjuna), a serious and disciplined doctor. Their lives intersect in unexpected ways involving love, friendship, and crime, leading to a series of humorous and thrilling events.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Strong and charismatic portrayal of a disciplined doctor with emotional depth.
Nani: Energetic and natural performance as the carefree protagonist, providing comic relief.
Rashmika Mandanna: Charming and engaging in the female lead role, complementing the male leads well.
Sriram Adittya: Supportive role with decent screen presence.
Nagarjuna Akkineni: Effective in a negative role, adding tension to the narrative.
Nani: Brief but impactful appearance.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Sriram Adittya delivers a commercial entertainer balancing action and humor. The writing is straightforward with a focus on mass appeal, though it lacks novelty in plot and character arcs.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally appreciated the performances of Nagarjuna and Nani, the music, and the technical aspects, but pointed out the film's predictable plot and uneven pacing as drawbacks. The film was seen as a decent commercial entertainer but not groundbreaking.
Final Box-Office Result
Devadas released on 26 September 2018 (2018).
Devadas is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
Devadas is available on ZEE5 from 1 January 2019.
Devadas directed by Sriram Adittya. Produced by C. Ashwini Dutt.
Devadas stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Nani, Rashmika Mandanna.
Tollybo rates Devadas 2.5/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Devadas composed by Mani Sharma.
Devadas — Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Runtime: 124 minutes, Language: Telugu.
