Devru (Kannada: ದೇವ್ರು) is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Sadhu Kokila, starring Duniya Vijay and Pragna in lead roles.[1][2] The film is a remake of the Malayalam film Abhimanyu (1991).
| Devru | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sadhu Kokila |
| Produced by | Rockline Venkatesh |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | J G Krishna |
| Edited by | Jo Ni Harsha |
| Music by | Sadhu Kokila |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
Cast
edit- Duniya Vijay as Devru
- Pragna as Divya
- Ashish Vidyarthi as Dhanush
- Ravi Kale as Ram Reddy
- Rockline Venkatesh
- Shobaraj
- P. N. Sathya as Aadi
- Sadhu Kokila
- Yathiraj
Music
edit| Devru | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Sadhu Kokila | |
| Released | 2009 |
| Recorded | 2009 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 19:04 |
| Language | Kannada |
| Official audio | |
| Devru - Full Album on YouTube | |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Baaro Baaro Baa" | Malgudi Subha, Duniya Vijay, Sadhu Kokila | 5:12 |
| 2. | "Hallo Hallo" | Tippu, Priya | 4:28 |
| 3. | "Doora Swalpa Doora" | Shreya Ghoshal | 5:05 |
| 4. | "Mummy Mummy" | Megha | 4:59 |
| Total length: | 19:04 | ||
Reception
editCritical response
editThe Times of India scored the film at 2.5 out of 5 stars and says "Vijay is simply superb, especially in action sequences, which are his forte. Pragna excels in the climax and has the potential to be a star. Ravikale, Ashish Vidyarthi, Shobhraj and Yathiraj do justice to their roles. Camerawork by J G Krishna is good. Thushar Ranganath has penned some catchy dialogues. The music is okay, but the comedy sequences are average".[3] R G Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com scored the film at 2 out of 5 stars and says "Surprisingly Sadhu's music comes as a dampener. J G Krishna scores well in his camera work. Like many other remakes, Devaru follows the original and ends up as an ordinary fare".[4] The New Indian Express wrote "Devru and makes his life miserable. You have to watch the film to know if Devru wins his battle against Ram Reddy and his henchmen, including the ACP. Some of the songs, especially the item song, are mainly meant for the front benchers. Dialogues are powerful and punchy".[5] BSS of Deccan Herald wrote "True, there is Vijay, all-rounder in acting, dancing and fighting. There is Sadhu himself, whose raised eyebrow is enough to bring out a giggle. There are Ravi Kale, Ashish Vidyarthi and Shobhraj. But none of their characters settles with the viewers, with Sadhu running a swift race, all the while ignoring bystanders substance, cohesion and credibility".[6]Sify Wrote "Director Sadhu Kokila also a music director and comedy actor falls below average in his three responsibilities. None of the songs are worth hearing again. JG Krishna does a good job with the camera".[7]
References
edit- ^ "Vijay is now Devru". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
- ^ "I'm no fair and lovely hero: Vijay". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2009.
- ^ "DEVRU MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Devaru is a tedious remake". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
- ^ "Review - Devru". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
- ^ "Review - Devru". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2009.
- ^ "Devru". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 January 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2009.