From Trolls to Truth: Devara DOP Addresses Viral Criticism

The discussion surrounding Devara has resurfaced after cinematographer Rathnavelu addressed the social media trolling related to Jr NTR’s look and screen presence in the film. In a recent interview, he explained that presenting star heroes on screen involves several technical challenges. According to Rathnavelu, every element within a frame can influence how a hero appears, making cinematography a highly detailed and strategic process.

He revealed that during the filming of Devara, special care was taken to ensure that background artists did not visually dominate Jr NTR in key scenes. Rathnavelu also noted that wide-angle and top-angle shots can naturally make actors appear smaller, requiring customized visual treatment for every star. While discussing the film, he highlighted the limitations technicians sometimes face during production. Meanwhile, Devara continues to attract attention as fans eagerly await updates regarding Devara Part 2, while Jr NTR remains busy with upcoming projects such as War 2 and Dragon.