Devagudi, an emotionally charged Rayalaseema drama from Pushyami Film Makers (presented by Bellam Sudha Reddy), hits worldwide screens on January 30. Written, directed, and produced by Bellam Ramakrishna Reddy, the film stars Abhinav Shaurya, Narasimha, Anushree, Raghu Babu, Annapurnamma, and Raghu Kunche as Devagudi Veera Reddy.
Director-Producer Insights
Bellam Ramakrishna Reddy shared his journey from Bhagavad Gita-inspired Yathathatham (backed by Srikanth) to directorials like Drushyakaavyam and now Devagudi – his second outing. An engineer-planned shoot stayed 90% on budget, earning censor 'A' (minor cuts for violence/romance). The trailer and Chitra garu's "Aaro Aaraaro" dominate digital views, with strong Suresh Distribution, OTT, and satellite demand. Unlike typical faction films, Devagudi limits violence, focusing on childhood friendships among Veera Reddy's kids and driver’s son that fracture emotionally in adulthood, featuring a gripping 11-minute action episode and surprises on real locations.
Raghu Kunche's Powerful Role
Raghu Kunche embodies the respected Devagudi Veera Reddy, delivering Rayalaseema dialect dialogues on authentic sets with 20 Sumos/jeeps grandeur and scary bomb blasts. Post-Palasa power roles, he also composed and sang a track alongside Madeen's melodic score. Kunche aims for Manoj Bajpayee-level character depth while juggling acting across 4-5 films.
Universal Emotional Connect
Backed by Madeen's music and sharp screenplay, Devagudi blends friendship, love, revenge, and family bonds for all audiences, with free tickets planned to spark word-of-mouth. Makers eye a hit run through relatable storytelling beyond faction tropes.
