Mayasabha Review: Devakatta, After having made a mark with his debut flick Vennela, he is known for multiple thought-provoking political dramas such as Prasthanam, Autonagar Surya, and Republic. He has got a niche for himself in the Telugu film industry with his style of inter-weaving socio-political commentaries with layered dialogues. With Mayasabha now streaming on Sony LIV, Devakatta for the first time enters boldly into the OTT space with a political series.

Mayasabha Plot
Mayasabha narrates the tale of Kakarla Krishnam Naidu (KKN) and M.S. Ramireddy, two student leaders from varied caste backgrounds with ideologies anchored to societal upliftment. As the two rise in the same political party, their relationship is strained by shifts in ideology and the lure of personal ambitions. The unfolding of events with KKN switching parties sees a political power shift and the rise of a rival: Rayapati Chakradhar Rao; the entry of Baburao now adds twists to the power games.

Mayasabha Review:

To follow KKN’s fallout with RCR and the larger political quagmire, the 10-episode series warrants your undivided attention.

Performance & Direction
Aadhi Pinisetty shines as Krishnam Naidu, giving a power-packed performance notwithstanding few awkward moments due to stammering. Chaitanya Rao captures Ramireddy with authenticity due to his dialect. Saikumar leaves his mark as RCR, imbuing the character with characteristics of real-life politicians. Nassar as Shivaji Rao and the rest of the supporting cast hold their own.

Strengths
Powerful lead performances

Devakatta’s intense dialogue writing

Engaging political drama setup

Strong climax

Weaknesses
Some scenes are too slow

Some sequences had too much drama

The comedy angle (Baburao) felt underutilized

Making a high voltage political drama from where reality meets fiction, Mayasabha, while leaving behind pacing issues sometimes, is a must-watch for the sheer performances and writing, especially for political thrillers and Devakatta’s fans.

Rating: 2.75/5

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