Devudu Chesina Manushulu 2012

Vishnu gently tries to soothe Lakshmi Devi, who is disappointed after Narada hints that Vishnu didn’t give any gift on the eve of her birthday, a day that coincides with Akshaya Tritiya. To lift the mood, the tale within the tale unfolds a hopeful romance between two orphans: Ravi Teja, a settlement broker in Hyderabad, and Ileana, a taxi driver living in Bangkok. Their budding connection sets a warm counterpoint to the day’s divine drama, painting a picture of resilience and new beginnings amidst the comical chaos that surrounds them.

Panileni Papayya sits at a small shop, bites into a banana, and nonchalantly discards the peel on the road. That tiny act, seen through Lakshmi Devi’s gaze, triggers a string of misadventures: C.I. Subbaraju ends up killing Sandy, a trusted goon working for the absent-minded Bangkok-based Don Prakash Raj. The sudden violence escalates tensions and compels Ravi Teja to journey to Bangkok to straighten things out, setting the stage for a cross-cultural collision of loyalties, love, and power.

At the airport, a crafty taxi driver named Goli steals Ravi Teja’s bag, including his passport, plunging him into immediate trouble. Goli chases him, but his efforts falter as Ileana’s car becomes a sanctuary for Ravi Teja. When Ileana learns they share a kinship as orphans, she invites him to stay at her home. The next day, Ravi Teja happens upon Goli again and meets Prakash Raj through him, and a fragile alliance begins to take shape as the two men navigate a volatile situation. The former’s resolve hardens as Prakash Raj—who is deeply infatuated with Ileana—pressures Ravi Teja to send Ileana for a night for sexual favors, a demand that sparks a volatile confrontation with his own crew and with Ileana, who is not blind to the danger of the arrangement.

The lovers’ quarrel deepens, and they choose to part ways, but destiny plays a trick. Lakshmi Devi journeys into the past and alters Papayya’s actions, preventing the banana-peel incident from ever occurring. This reversal shifts the entire web of consequences: Sandy is caught red-handed and jailed, which robs Prakash Raj of his leverage and enrages him. Ravi Teja is tasked with brokering a deal between Subbaraju and Prakash Raj, and he returns to Bangkok with a renewed sense of purpose. As the chase embarks, Ravi Teja and Ileana are forced to improvise as Prakash Raj’s henchmen close in, but fate intervenes again, guiding them toward safety.

When the dust settles, the two young lovers confront their feelings directly. They argue, then embrace, affirming their love in a moment of tenderness that seems to bridge both worlds—the bustling streets of Hyderabad and the neon-lit lanes of Bangkok. The deal is finally closed for ₹2 crore, with Prakash Raj witnessing a transformation as he recognizes Ileana as more than a mere temptation. Ileana accepts the bond that Ravi Teja offers, and he reciprocates with a sincere proposal. The two of them begin a new life together, including the possibility of a family future, while Prakash Raj ends up imprisoned—a reminder of the consequences of his earlier schemes, but someone who is slated to return to his family after six months.

All along, the divine observer Lakshmi Devi watches over the unfolding romance, and Lord Vishnu’s mission to bring happiness to her triumphs in the end. The film hums with a blend of heart, humor, and action, weaving together themes of forgiveness, loyalty, and the redemptive power of love. The world the story builds—full of street-smart pragmatism, bustling cityscapes, and earnest tenderness—leaves viewers with a sense of hopeful possibility, a reminder that even in the middle of chaos, human connections can endure and flourish.