Real Snakes, Deaths and Danger: MS Raju Reveals Shocking Secrets From Devi Movie Shoot
He explained that working with real snakes was a risky experience for the people involved in the movie.
Director and producer MS Raju recently spoke about several shocking incidents connected to the shooting of the Telugu film Devi. In an interview, he shared some interesting and disturbing details about the film and revealed that real snakes were used during the shoot.
Devi was directed by veteran filmmaker Kodi Ramakrishna and featured Prema in the lead role. The movie became popular among Telugu audiences for its devotional and supernatural elements. However, according to MS Raju, the shooting was not as simple as it looked on screen.
Speaking about the film, MS Raju said, “We used real snakes during the shooting.” He explained that working with real snakes was a risky experience for the people involved in the movie.
The interviewer also asked MS Raju about reports that a person had died because of the real snakes used during the shooting. Responding to the question, he reportedly confirmed that there had been a death-related incident.
MS Raju said, “Yes, one person died.” He also spoke about the serious risks involved when real snakes were brought to the sets for filming.
According to his comments, the shooting involved situations that could have easily turned dangerous. The use of real snakes added an element of realism to the movie, but it also created unexpected risks for the people working on the sets.
The discussion about Devi has once again brought attention to the unusual methods followed by filmmakers in earlier Telugu cinema. At that time, advanced visual effects and computer-generated imagery were not as commonly available as they are today. Because of this, filmmakers sometimes depended on real animals and practical methods to create certain scenes.
MS Raju’s comments have now created fresh interest among movie lovers who remember Devi. Many fans are curious to know more about what actually happened behind the scenes during the shooting.
The film continues to be remembered for its devotional theme, supernatural elements and memorable performances. MS Raju’s latest comments have added another interesting chapter to the movie’s history.