In a shocking turn of events in the Telugu film industry, director Naveen Medaram has decided to step down from his directorial role in the much-anticipated movie 'Devil,' starring Nandamuri Kalyanram. As the shooting of the film nears completion and its release date approaches, the sudden change in leadership behind the scenes has sent ripples through Tollywood. Producer Abhishek Nama has officially assumed the directorial responsibility for the film, making it an intriguing development in the world of Telugu cinema.
'Devil' was initially announced back in 2021 with Naveen Medaram at the helm and Kalyan Ram in the lead role. However, the movie's release was delayed due to the shooting schedules of Kalyanram's other projects, namely 'Bimbisara' and 'Amigos.' The film was highly anticipated, promising an exciting spy thriller set during the British Residency era in pre-1947 India.
Recent announcements have confirmed that 'Devil' is scheduled for release on November 24 of this year. Nevertheless, persistent rumours have circulated for some time, suggesting that director Naveen Medaram had parted ways with the project due to creative differences with the producer. The absence of the director's name from the movie's promotional materials, including posters and press notes, became a hot topic in the Tollywood gossip mill.
In a surprising twist, Abhishek Nama's name was prominently featured as the director, taking over the reins from Naveen Medaram. The circumstances surrounding this directorial change raised questions about the dynamics within the film's production team, especially during post-production activities. Speculation even suggested that the director had been entirely removed from the project, along with certain members of the production unit.
Adding to the intrigue was the fact that Naveen Medaram did not make appearances at previous promotional events for the film. This fuelled curiosity about whether Kalyan Ram, the film's lead actor, was aware of the directorial change or if there were undisclosed reasons behind these developments.
'Devil' promised to be a unique addition to Telugu cinema, with its period setting and espionage thriller plot. Kalyanram was set to play the role of a British secret agent, a departure from his typical on-screen personas. Samyuktha Menon was cast as the film's leading lady, marking her second collaboration with Kalyanram after 'Bimbisara.'
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