Devika & Danny
| Devika & Danny | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Genre | Supernatural drama |
| Written by | Deepak Raj |
| Directed by | B. Kishore |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Jay Krish |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Telugu |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Sudhakar Chaganti |
| Cinematography | Venkat C. Dillip |
| Editor | Karthikeyan Rohini |
| Production company | Joy Films |
| Original release | |
| Network | Jio Hotstar |
| Release | 6 June 2025 |
Devika & Danny is an Indian Telugu-language supernatural drama television series written by Deepak Raj and directed by B. Kishore. The series was produced by Sudhakar Chaganti under the banner of Joy Films. It stars Ritu Varma and Surya Vashistta.
Cast
[edit]Source[1]
- Ritu Varma as Devika
- Surya Vashistta as Danny
- Shiva Kandukuri as Subbu
- Subbaraju
- Kovai Sarala
- Soniya Singh
- Goparaju Ramana
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi
- Viva Harsha
- Shanmukh
- Abhinaya Sri
- Mounika Reddy
- Ishwarya Vullingala
Episodes
[edit]| Series | Episodes | Originally released | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 June 2025 | ||
Season 1 (2025)
[edit]| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Priest's Prediction" | B. Kishore | Deepak Raj | 6 June 2025 |
| 2 | "The Family Secret" | B. Kishore | Deepak Raj | 6 June 2025 |
| 3 | "Danny's Pursuit" | B. Kishore | Deepak Raj | 6 June 2025 |
| 4 | "Devika Defies the Sacred Order" | B. Kishore | Deepak Raj | 6 June 2025 |
| 5 | "Journey that Redefined Her Destiny" | B. Kishore | Deepak Raj | 6 June 2025 |
| 6 | "The Road to Danny's Redemption" | B. Kishore | Deepak Raj | 6 June 2025 |
| 7 | "The Frog Jumps Out of the Bowl" | B. Kishore | Deepak Raj | 6 June 2025 |
Release
[edit]The series premiered on Jio Hotstar on 6 June 2025.[2][3]
Critical reception
[edit]SV of Telugucinema.com rated the series 3/5 and wrote, "“Devika and Danny” is a largely light, heartwarming series. With its supernatural elements, an emotional flashback, and a relatable protagonist, it’s a satisfying, one-time watch. While the writing and characters could’ve had more depth, it still manages to impress."[4] A critic from Sakshi Post rated the series 3/5 and wrote, "While it may not pack in high drama or intricate twists, it’s a pleasant, visually neat series that brings something different".[5]
Avad Mohammad of OTTPlay gave the series 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "On the whole, Devika & Danny have a very interesting backdrop and story that creates interest. But it is the routine and slow narration that diverts your attention."[6] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote, "‘Devika & Danny’ has its moments with its simple, straightforward storytelling led by effective performances".[7]
Critics from Eenadu, Samayam Telugu, and Sakshi gave the series a positive review.[8][9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Devika And Danny OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Ritu Varma's Much-Awaited Web Series". Times Now. 20 May 2025. Archived from the original on 23 May 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "Devika and Danny arriving soon on OTT: When and where to watch Telugu romantic drama". The Economic Times. 20 May 2025. Archived from the original on 22 May 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ Sistu, Suhas (4 June 2025). "'Devika and Danny' set to stream on Jio Hotstar from June 6". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 5 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "Devika and Danny Review: A relatable supernatural drama". Telugucinema.com. 6 June 2025.
- ^ "Devika & Danny OTT Review: Ritu Varma's Supernatural Thriller Works in Parts". Sakshi Post. 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Devika & Danny Review: Ritu Varma shines in this middling fantasy thriller". OTTPlay. 6 June 2025.
- ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (7 June 2025). "'Devika & Danny' review: Ritu Varma impresses in her debut web series". The Hindu.
- ^ "Devika and Danny Review: రివ్యూ: దేవిక అండ్ డానీ.. ఆత్మను ఇష్టపడిన టీచర్ పరిస్థితేంటి?". Eenadu (in Telugu). 6 June 2025. Archived from the original on 6 June 2025. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ^ "దేవిక అండ్ డానీ వెబ్ సిరీస్ రివ్యూ - Devika And Danny Review". Samayam Telugu (in Telugu). 9 June 2025.
- ^ "'దేవికా అండ్ డానీ' రివ్యూ : ఆత్మలతో మాట్లాడే టీచరమ్మ! | OTT Web Series Reviews, Devika And Danny Web Series Review In Telugu, Check Out Story Details Inside | Sakshi". Sakshi (in Telugu). 13 June 2025.