In the way of most folk stories, Devara's is narrated by an old man as he stares into the ocean with a faraway look. Listening to the narration of Singappa (Prakash Raj) is cop Siva (Ajay), his buddies, and ostensibly us, the audience. Every time the film circles back to the narration setting, Siva appears to be gobbling up the story, stunned or curious or at the very least interested in the story's protagonist, Devara (N T Rama Rao Jr), a pirate-turned-vigilante of mythical strength. Siva is supposed to be reflecting our feelings, but rather he is a reminder of all that eludes us as we search....