Devaki Nandana Vasudeva

Devaki Nandana Vasudeva is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language action drama film co-written and directed by Arjun Jandyala, from a story written by Prasanth Varma.

[3] Once upon a time, in a land fraught with turmoil and conflict, a gangland drama unfolded centered around a powerful gangster named Kansa Raju.

Following this, he completes the Havan, and the priest instructs him to visit Kashi and bathe in the holy Ganges, marking a new phase in his life.

In Kashi, destiny takes a turn when Kansa Raju witnesses a man suddenly collapse and die on the stairs.

An Aghori, a mystic of sorts, appears and tells him that God wishes him to live a little longer, as this is part of a divine plan.

However, his triumph is short-lived when his mother, anxious after consulting a priest, learns of a dire prediction regarding Krishna’s fate—either he will face imminent danger or bring doom upon another.

The following day, he takes matters into his own hands, chasing Ranga’s car and effectively gaining Satya’s attention by giving her his number.

Shocked yet intrigued, Krishna learns from Anupriya, their mother, of the struggles she faced in raising her daughters alone while keeping their identities a secret from their uncle, Kansa Raju, who had once killed her husband to prevent her from giving birth to a third child.

As the story unfolds, Kansa Raju arranges a Havan for his niece, but Ranga grows suspicious when he notices differences among the girls.

The final showdown culminates in fierce fighting, where Krishna's determination to protect his newfound family clashes with Kansa Raju's vicious intents.

Just when hope seems lost, divine intervention emerges as the Sudarshan Chakra from Lord Krishna’s statue miraculously appears and decapitates Kansa Raju, bringing an end to his tyranny.

With the evil vanquished and peace restored, Krishna becomes a hero in the eyes of the villagers, and Anupriya and her daughters finally rejoice in freedom.

[6] Avad Mohammad of OTTPlay gave a rating of 2 out of 5 and stated that "The film's twists may have sounded good on paper, but their on-screen execution is underwhelming", while also mentioning that narration, editing, and screenplay are dull and uninspiring.

[7] Giving the same rating, Sashidhar Adivi of Times Now stated, "Devaki Nandana Vasudeva features a plot that has potential, but the opportunity goes begging due to poor execution".