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Devi (1999): Cast & Plot

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Devi is a 1999 fantasy horror film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, starring Prema as Devi, Abu Salim and Mahendran. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.

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Devi (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 18m (138 min)
Director
Kodi Ramakrishna
Genres
Fantasy , Horror
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Devi About?

The premise of Devi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Goddess Devi, a snake goddess, stays on earth to protect the girl whose father saved her life from greedy relatives and from the snake demon, Dantra.

Devi Themes & Keywords

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  • kaiju
  • girl
  • father
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Cast & crew

Devi Cast & Characters

Prema leads the cast as Devi, with Abu Salim as Dantra (Snake Demon) and Mahendran as Young Tantra. Directed by Kodi Ramakrishna; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kodi Ramakrishna

More films directed by Kodi Ramakrishna: Nagarahavu, Avatharam, Arundhati and Puttintiki Raa Chelli.

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Plot

Devi Plot Summary

What happens in Devi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Devi, a Nagini from Nagaloka, comes to Earth on the day of a solar eclipse with her friends to perform a sacred pooja. The elders warn that naginis must return before the eclipse begins, or their powers will wane until the eclipse ends. Devi’s attention is drawn away, however, by Dantra, a malevolent Naga who had been punished by Nagadeva and banished to hell. He pursues a cruel strategy and traps Devi in fire during the eclipse while her companions hurry back to Nagaloka.

Full summary

The whole story of Devi, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Devi?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What celestial event triggers the Naginis' need to return to Nagaloka?

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Devi Also Known As

Also known as “灵蛇舞”.

Also known as
  • 灵蛇舞

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FAQ

Devi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Devi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Devi?

Devi runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

When was Devi released?

Devi was released on March 12, 1999.

Who directed Devi?

Devi was directed by Kodi Ramakrishna.

More films by Kodi Ramakrishna

Who is in the cast of Devi?

Devi stars Prema as Devi, Abu Salim as Dantra (Snake Demon) and Mahendran as Young Tantra, among 4 credited actors.

Does Devi have a post-credit scene?

No. Devi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Devi in?

The original language of Devi is Telugu.

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