Devara: Part 1 – A Grand Epic That Sets the Stage for a Powerful Saga Devara: Part 1 is the latest epic from acclaimed director Koratala Siva, starring Jr. NTR in a performance that showcases both his star power and acting range. With breathtaking visuals, intense action sequences, and a narrative steeped in mythology and socio-political commentary, Devara: Part 1 is a film that promises to deliver big on both spectacle and substance. This first installment in the two-part saga lays the foundation for a gripping story of revenge, justice, and redemption. Plot Overview: The story of Devara unfolds in a coastal region where the fishing community lives under the oppressive thumb of corrupt powers. Jr. NTR plays Devara, a man who rises from obscurity to become the voice and protector of the oppressed, particularly the fisherfolk who are at the mercy of powerful businessmen and politicians. His journey is one of vengeance as he seeks to reclaim his land and fight against the forces
Pathaan
An event film of sorts, since it marks Shah Rukh Khan’s return to the big screen after four long years, Pathaan is an ambitious action thriller that plays to the gallery and lives up to the hype. Far-fetched in writing but high on star power and style, Pathaan initially seems like a filmy Mountain Dew commercial which slowly but steadily finds its footing.
The plot follows India’s revocation of article 370 (special status of Jammu and Kashmir) and its impact on a Pakistani officer, who wants India to pay for this ‘mistake’. He reaches out to the formidable Jim, an Ex-RAW agent wronged by his own people. He is joined by his ravishing accomplice Rubai an ex-ISI agent (Deepika Padukone) with ambiguous motives. Pathaan, Jim and Rubai lock eyes and horns, as they hop continents and indulge in a dangerous game of betrayal and revenge. The three race to destroy and protect the worlds they believe in.
Director Siddharth Anand gives an over-the-top treatment to his spy thriller. He presents it more like a superhero film that needs massive suspension of disbelief. His fascination and fanboy worship of mainstream Hollywood blockbusters like Marvel films or Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible series to name a few, is evident here. Expect Falcon like wingsuit, exaggerated action & chase sequences, death and gravity-defying stunts on cars, bikes, ice and helicopters, immortal heroes and villains mouthing punchy dialogues, a femme fatale and all of this seeped in the idea of patriotism.
Action overrides emotions for major part of the film and that’s new territory for SRK, who is most loved in romantic or conversational roles. It’s interesting how he lets his body do the talking along with those powerfully evocative eyes at 57, as a full-fledged action hero. It is his presence that salvages an average script and subpar VFX. While the background score doesn’t quite feel in sync with the scenarios, the film’s music by Vishal & Shekhar manages to reflect the heroism and bravado on display.
JOHN ABRAHAM CHARACTER IN MOVIE
Pathaan's highlight is also John Abraham's solid portrayal of Jim. Be it his Bane like masked entry or stunt sequences, John is menacing and makes a classic case of the villian overshadowing the hero in portions.
The YRF spy universe reunites Karan and Arjun (wink wink) to give you an iconic whistle moment as Bhai meets the badshah. If you are willing to overlook the frivolity in dialogues like ‘You are pretty screwed’, Pathaan has all the ingredients of a masala potboiler — slowmo entries, iconic battle of good versus bad and most importantly, a sexy-smouldering Shah Rukh Khan, who can fight the good fight on and off the screen.
The film is a part of the Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) spy universe, which comprises Salman Khan-starrer Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), War (2019), and the upcoming Tiger 3.
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