Devara is out. The highly anticipated film hit theaters worldwide today, garnering massive collections in the Telugu states and the United States. The reviews are also in.
The film has revealed that Koratala Siva is not in the same form he displayed during Mirchi and Srimanthudu.
His writing quality has been declining, and his previous film, Acharya, was a disaster, facing huge backlash due to poor writing and lackluster direction.
Many wondered whether Koratala Siva could bounce back and showcase his true strength as a writer.
Devara was his chance to prove that Acharya was just a one-time misstep. However, he succeeded only to a certain extent, not fully.
Devara is not entirely riveting. The film’s writing lacks strength, although it features some action sequences and a decent first half.
Koratala Siva struggled significantly in the post-interval episodes, creating awkward moments for Janhvi Kapoor's character. As noted by GreatAndhra.com, the film also lacks emotional depth.
While his writing isn't as weak as it was in Acharya, Devara proves that Koratala Siva is still not back to the form he demonstrated in his earlier films.
The movie highlights both his strengths and his shortcomings as a writer.