Mahadevi Review

The previous generation has endured a lot of mythological films, showcasing the victory of good over evil. There isn't much change in the movies but for the technology - graphics to be precise - involved. This is yet another one of those 'Bhakti' movies (remember those NTR ones?).

As usual you get to see a tantrik who plays with fire and people's lives as if it's kid stuff. Rama Raju, the wealthiest man in the village, shuts down the temple. He learns from his astrologer that his life is threatened by a girl from the next village. She lives with her brother (Vadivel). They regard Goddess Kamakshi as their mother, who miraculously reciprocates the feeling.

To kill her, Rama Raju masquerades himself as a very simple man and marries her. Her brother is killed when he learns about this. Goddess Kamakshi, to avenge his death, comes as Gayatri (a relative expected by Rama Raju). Due to the promise made by her to the siblings, she refrains from killing Rama Raju. She kills the Guru (tantrik played by Niyalgal Ravi) and the astrologer. The climax shows the reformation of a blinded Rama Raju.

The funniest part is of the whole affair is that the siblings' names don't figure in the movie at all. The movie has (surprisingly!) some postive aspects to it, like graphics, but then you also have to bear the torment of watching snakes doing some acrobatics.

Ramya Krishna does well in the portrayal of the Goddess Kamakshi, as I could see a few people folding their hands and praying at the sight of her. Don't go expecting any good music. This one is for the real devotees who want to actually see their God working miracles.