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Ori Devuda
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAshwath Marimuthu
Written byAshwath Marimuthu
Dialogue byTharun Bhascker
Based onOh My Kadavule (2020) by Ashwath Marimuthu
Produced byPearl V. Potluri
Param V. Potluri
Dil Raju
Sirish
Starring
CinematographyVidhu Ayyanna
Edited byVijay Mukthavarapu
Music byLeon James
Production
companies
Release date
  • 21 October 2022 (2022-10-21)
Running time
141 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu
Box officeest. ₹10 crore[1]

Ori Devuda (transl. Oh My God) is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Pearl V. Potluri, Param V. Potluri, Dil Raju and Sirish through PVP Cinema and Sri Venkateswara Creations.[2] The film stars Vishwak Sen, Mithila Palkar (in her Telugu debut), Asha Bhat while Venkatesh made an extended cameo appearance.[3] and music was composed by Leon James. A remake of the Tamil film Oh My Kadavule (2020), it was released on 21 October 2022. The film garnered mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences as well, praising the performances and storyline of the film.[4]

Plot

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Anu, Arjun and Mani are best friends since childhood. During a party to celebrate Arjun clearing his Engineering arrear exams, Anu tells the other two of her father Paulraj looking for a groom for her. She suddenly asks Arjun if he'd like to marry her, to which he agrees. One year later, Anu and Arjun are seen sitting in family court for a final hearing to obtain a divorce. A man sits behind Arjun and predicts that he won't get his divorce on that day as his wife will faint and be rushed to hospital, then he provides him a visiting card and disappears. To Arjun's shock, all the events predicted by this strange man turn out true, and the case is postponed to the evening. Arjun rushes to the address mentioned on the visiting card. There, he encounters the man, who introduces himself as God. Arjun explains his problems to God.

Arjun, after marriage, continues to treat Anu as a friend and things are smooth until he starts working in Paulraj's toilet manufacturing factory as a quality control checker. Arjun hates this job but gets used to it. But he is unable to see Anu as anything more than a friend and is bored by the monotony of his life. One day, he meets Meera, his school senior and childhood crush, who now works as an assistant film director. They strike up a friendship, with Meera encouraging Arjun to explore his passion for acting and requesting him to audition for Puri Jagannadh's upcoming film. The audition goes very well, with Arjun impressing the director with his performance. Later at a pub, Meera tells Arjun about her failed film-making attempts and a past breakup. Arjun consoles Meera and hugs her, but this is noticed by Anu, who is already sad at Arjun not reciprocating her feelings and assumes they are having an extramarital affair. Anu and Arjun have a nasty quarrel, which ends with Arjun asking for a divorce.

Back in the present, Arjun blames God for his current situation. So God gives Arjun a second chance to rectify the mistake with a golden ticket with three conditions - The ticket should stay with Arjun always, he should tell nobody about this ticket, and if at all he tells anyone about the ticket, he will die. Accepting the conditions, Arjun grabs the ticket and time travels to the night when he accepted Anu's marriage proposal.

This time, Arjun rejects Anu's proposal. Therefore, Anu decides to marry Matthew, the groom chosen by her father. Meanwhile, Arjun decides to pursue Meera, feeling that she is the right person for him. They strike a friendship, with Arjun removing all barriers which caused Meera's film-making attempts to fail in the original timeline. Arjun also decides to pursue acting as a career and Anu manages to convince his parents on the same. Meera soon starts to reciprocate Arjun's interest in her. He goes to tell Paulraj to congrats Anu on his engagement and gets into a deep conversation with him. Paulraj tells Arjun that he hails from a very backward village in Prakasam Dist and his mother died 50 years ago by snake bite, due to a lack of toilets. He then left the village as a teenager, with the mission of eradicating open defecation in his area. That led to him creating his latrine company and achieving his goal of bringing toilets to his native village. This revelation makes Arjun realize his mistake of ridiculing their business.

Anu learns that Arjun likes Meera and there is a fair chance that Meera might reciprocate his love too. So Anu offers to help Arjun to propose Meera, asking him to make a video for Meera's upcoming birthday with wishes from Meera's family/friends and propose to her at the end of the video. As a result, they go on a bike ride to Kerala, which is Meera's home state. By this time, through various instances, Arjun had started to realize how sweet and loving Anu is, and how supportive Anu's father was. During the trip, Arjun realizes that he loves Anu and that his interest in Meera is just an infatuation. While on the Kerala trip, Arjun and Anu come across Meera's ex-boyfriend Krishna (Santhosh Prathap), who broke up with Meera to focus on his boxing career, however, he has also not gotten over her. Arjun decides to reunite Meera and Krishna instead and modifies the video accordingly. Meera reconciles with Krishna on her birthday after watching the video.

Arjun attends Anu's wedding with Matthew with a heavy heart. Unable to express his feelings for Anu, Arjun walks out of the church with Mani. At this juncture, they see Anu running out of the church without getting married. They meet her in their usual hangout pub, where she reveals her love for Arjun and also adds that she knew his feelings for her, hence she canceled the wedding at the last minute. But Arjun again refuses to marry her as he does not want to hurt her again. When confronted by Anu and Mani, he blurts out about the second chance and the golden ticket. Immediately the ticket flies away from Arjun and in a bid to catch it, he gets hit by a lorry, killing him.

Arjun finds himself with God once again and pleads for one final chance; this time God states that no more final chances will be given to him and sends him away, asking him to take care of his problems. Then Arjun realizes that he is back in reality; on the day his divorce hearing is taking place. He rushes back to the court, where Anu is ready to give consent to the divorce. This time, Arjun refuses to divorce and confesses his love to Anu. Anu accepts Arjun's love and reunites with him. It is revealed that God has given Arjun yet another chance and blesses him to go and live happily with Anu.

Cast

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Soundtrack

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Ori Devuda
Soundtrack album by
Leon James
Released2022
Recorded2021–2022
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTelugu
LabelMango Music
Saregama
ProducerLeon James
Leon James chronology
Paagal
(2021) 		Ori Devuda
(2022) 		Das Ka Dhamki
(2023)
Singles from Ori Devuda
  1. "Paathashalaloo"
    Released: 7 February 2022
  2. "Avunanavaa"
    Released: 27 September 2022
  3. "Gundellonaa"
    Released: 11 October 2022

The film score and soundtrack album were composed by Leon James.The audio rights were acquired by Mango Music and Saregama.

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Paathashalaloo"Ananta SriramArmaan Malik, Sameera Bharadwaj3:54
2."Avunanavaa"Ramajogayya SastrySid Sriram4:54
3."Gundellonaa"Kasarla ShyamAnirudh Ravichander3:31
4."Marachipolene"Ramajogayya SastryRavi G3:57
5."Ninna Monnalaga"Ramajogayya SastryLeon James2:17
6."Yendhi Ra Life Idhi"KittuDeepak Blue1:17
7."Evariki Vaaree"Kasarla ShyamHarish Sivaramakrishnan4:35
Total length:22:44

Release

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The film was released in theatres on 21 October 2022, coinciding with Deepavali.

Home media

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Aha acquired the streaming rights[5] of the film and made it available from 11 November 2022.[6]

Reception

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Paul Nicodemus of The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Ori Devuda is a relatable rom-com with a touch of fantasy and tries to appeal to your senses. Watch it for its second half".[7] Murali Krishna CH of Cinema Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5 Stars and wrote "For those who've seen Oh My Kadavule, it's unlikely that the remake will keep them entertained. And for the rest, it might come across as a thoughtful romantic drama that is powered by beautiful writing".[8] The Hans India rated the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Ori Devuda has an exciting and relatable premise, but it fails to deliver the right dose of fun and drama to have an impact. It ends as a passable watch, with a few moments working intermittently".[9]

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Ori Devuda is a Indian Telugu-language fantasy film directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Pearl V. Potluri, Param V. Potluri, and under the and banners. The film stars as Arjun, as , Asha Bhat, and Venkatesh in prominent roles. The storyline centers on Arjun, a young man who marries his childhood best friend Anu out of familial pressure but quickly regrets the decision, only to receive a mystical second chance to alter his fate through a golden ticket from a enigmatic figure. This narrative explores themes of , regret, and the value of second chances, blending elements of fantasy with relatable tropes. Ori Devuda marks the Telugu remake of the 2020 Tamil film , retaining the core while adapting it for a Telugu audience. The music, composed by Leon James—who also worked on the original—features a including tracks like "Gundellonaa" and "Avunanavaa," which contributed to the film's emotional depth and commercial appeal. Released theatrically on 21 2022, the movie received mixed reviews for its engaging and performances but was critiqued for occasional logical inconsistencies; it later premiered on the aha streaming platform on 11 November 2022.

Production

Development

The development of Ori Devuda began in November 2021 when it was announced as the Telugu-language remake of the 2020 Tamil film Oh My Kadavule, with Ashwath Marimuthu—who made his feature-length directorial debut with the original—directing the remake. The title Ori Devuda, translating to "Oh My God," was revealed alongside a motion poster featuring lead actor Vishwak Sen on November 9, 2021. Production was handled by Pearl V. Potluri and Param V. Potluri under their banner , in association with and Sirish's . The script was adapted by Dhaassyam and Ashwath Marimuthu, preserving the original's fantasy premise of a second chance at love granted through divine intervention while incorporating contemporary Telugu dialogues to localize the narrative for regional audiences. Marimuthu opted to maintain the source material's scene-by-scene structure with minimal changes, emphasizing a faithful retelling enhanced for Telugu viewers. The film's estimated budget was approximately ₹10 crore, allowing for an expanded scale compared to the original while keeping production efficient. Casting efforts were spearheaded by Vishwak Sen's commitment to the lead role, which helped secure the project's momentum early on.

Casting

Vishwak Sen was cast in the lead role of Arjun Durgaraju, a regretful husband who gets a second chance at love, with the announcement made alongside the film's title reveal on 9 November 2021, following his rising popularity from the 2019 hit . was selected for the female lead role of Anu Paulraj, Arjun's best friend turned wife, marking her debut in after auditions that highlighted her suitability for the part opposite Sen. Asha Bhat was chosen to play Meera, the love interest who sparks marital conflict, drawing on her prior experience in supporting roles within Telugu and films. The supporting cast includes Venkatesh Kakumanu as Mani, a close friend of the protagonist, and in a comedic role, both selected to enhance the film's humorous and relational dynamics. Venkatesh Daggubati joined for a special appearance as the god-like figure who grants Arjun's wish for a second chance, with his portions shot in a condensed schedule in Hyderabad during September 2022. The casting process emphasized natural on-screen chemistry between the leads to adapt the original Tamil film's dynamics for Telugu audiences.

Filming

Principal photography for Ori Devuda commenced in early 2022, primarily in Hyderabad, with additional schedules in to film the romantic sequences. The production wrapped up by 2022, after several months of shooting, including a brief five-day schedule for Venkatesh's key role as the divine figure. Vidhu Ayyanna captured the visuals using advanced techniques to enhance the film's fantasy-romantic tone. Post-production, including editing by Garry BH and visual effects for the fantasy elements such as divine intervention scenes, was completed in the lead-up to the film's October release. Director Ashwath Marimuthu focused on faithfully replicating shots from the original Tamil film Oh My Kadavule, incorporating minor adjustments to align with Telugu cultural nuances. Casting had been finalized prior to the major shoots, allowing the lead actors time for rehearsals.

Story and characters

Plot

Arjun and Anu, portrayed by and respectively, are childhood friends who enter a , hoping to build a stable life together, only for their union to unravel amid misunderstandings and Arjun's with his colleague Meera. Arjun's profound regret over his choices peaks during divorce proceedings, where he encounters a mysterious divine figure who grants him a second chance to go back in time and potentially alter his decision. Through this fantastical element, the delves into themes of evolving into romance, the far-reaching consequences of personal choices, and self-discovery, blending humor and emotion across its phases. The story is structured into three distinct segments: the pre-marriage period highlighting their platonic bond, the marital conflict exposing relational strains, and the time-rewind exploration allowing reflection on past actions, all culminating in a redemptive arc focused on emotional growth during the climax. With a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes, the film allocates significant time to its climactic resolution, emphasizing character development over rapid pacing.

Cast

The film features an of approximately 20 principal characters, contributing to its comedic tone through interplay among friends, family, and colleagues. The casting process emphasized authentic chemistry among the leads to enhance the film's humorous dynamics.
ActorRoleDescription
Arjun DurgarajThe protagonist who regrets his marriage.
Anu PaulrajArjun's best friend turned wife; dubbed her own lines in Telugu.
MeeraArjun's colleague and object of his infidelity.
Arjun's fatherArjun's supportive parent.
FriendArjun's comedic friend.
SudarshanColleagueArjun's workplace colleague.
The deitySpecial appearance as the divine figure.
Additional supporting actors include as the deity's assistant and as Anu's father, rounding out the ensemble.

Music

Composition

The film's score and were composed by Leon James, who previously scored the original Tamil film (2020), on which Ori Devuda is based. The consists of seven original songs that align with the narrative's emotional progression in this fantasy . Lyrics were provided by Ananta Sriram, , Kasarla , and Kittu, contributing to the melodic structure tailored for Telugu audiences. Recording sessions for the songs occurred at Voice and Vision Studios in , handled by engineer Lijesh Kumar. The background score, also by Leon James, was developed to support key sequences, including fantastical and comedic moments, and integrated in to synchronize with the film's . This approach helped preserve the essence of the original film's musical identity while adapting it for the .

Track listing

The soundtrack album for Ori Devuda was released digitally on 27 October 2022 by Saregama Telugu. It features seven tracks composed by Leon James, with a total runtime of 22 minutes and 29 seconds. The album includes contributions from singers such as , Sameera Bharadwaj, , , Ravi G, Leon James, , and .
No.TitleSinger(s)Duration
1Paathashala Loo, Sameera Bharadwaj3:50
2Avunanavaa4:43
3Gundellonaa3:31
4MarachipoleneRavi G4:05
5Yendhi Ra Life IdhiLeon James2:38
6Ninna Monnalaage3:19
7Evariki Vaaree0:43
All tracks are original compositions for the Telugu version, with no direct reuses from the Tamil original Oh My Kadavule.

Release

Theatrical

Ori Devuda had its worldwide theatrical premiere on October 21, 2022, just ahead of the festival of Diwali. The film received a U/A certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance. The movie was distributed by , the production banner led by , primarily across the Telugu-speaking states of and . It was released on approximately 500 screens worldwide, with a significant portion allocated to the Telugu regions, including premieres held in Hyderabad. The promotional campaign targeted youth audiences by leveraging the film's status as a Telugu remake of the popular Tamil romantic comedy Oh My Kadavule (2020), which generated considerable pre-release interest. Key elements included the release of music singles months in advance, such as "Paathashala Loo" on February 7, 2022, to build anticipation through catchy tracks composed by Leon James. The official trailer launched on October 7, 2022, during a grand event in Hyderabad featuring lead actor and special guest , further amplifying buzz via social media shares and teasers highlighting the film's fantasy-romance elements.

Home media

The film premiered digitally on the OTT platform Aha on November 11, 2022, making the Telugu original available for streaming shortly after its theatrical run. It is also accessible on , including in regions outside . Satellite rights were sold to , which broadcast the world television premiere on April 30, 2023. This home media rollout followed the theatrical release, enhancing accessibility for viewers unable to attend cinema screenings.

Reception

Critical response

Ori Devuda received mixed reviews from critics, who appreciated its light-hearted fantasy premise and the chemistry between leads and , but criticized its lack of originality as a faithful remake of the Tamil film without significant Telugu-specific adaptations. The film's score hovered around an average of 3 out of 5, with Times of India awarding 3/5 and describing it as a "tastefully made fantasy rom-com" that explores second chances, though it "lacks fun." Critics noted praises for the music by Leon James, which enhanced emotional sequences, and the engaging first half, but pointed to a predictable plot, underdeveloped side characters, and stretched pacing in the second half as major drawbacks. called it an "earnest but unnecessary ," highlighting its scene-by-scene fidelity to the original without innovations for the Telugu audience. Telugu outlets echoed this sentiment: 123Telugu rated it 3/5 as a "decent rom-com" with relatable elements but insufficient fun and drama, while Idlebrain gave 2.75/5, commending the fresh first half before it turned predictable. Audience reception was more positive, with an score of 7.1/10 from over 1,400 ratings, where viewers highlighted the humor, emotional depth in the second half, and strong performances by .

Box office

Ori Devuda collected ₹1.5 nett in the on its . The film achieved an net collection of ₹4.6 over its first weekend, with collections of ₹1.5 nett on Sunday before declining due to mixed word-of-mouth. In the Telugu markets, the total nett collection stood at ₹7.63 after a 50-day theatrical run, while the worldwide gross reached ₹10.43 . Regionally, performance was stronger in urban areas of compared to , with limited contribution from overseas markets. The film was deemed a below average or flop at the , recovering only 40-50% of its budget and underperforming relative to Vishwak Sen's previous successes like .

Accolades

At the 11th (SIIMA) in 2023, received a nomination for Best Female Debut – Telugu for her performance in Ori Devuda. In the KEFA Awards 2024, the song "Ori Devuda" won Best Folk Singer Male for Aditya Bheemathati and Best Music Director Folk for Ajay Patnaik. Ori Devuda did not secure major wins at the or National Film Awards. Accolades for the film were primarily in music and debut performance categories, highlighting the soundtrack's strengths over narrative elements.

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