Devika & Danny
{{Short description|Indian supernatural drama television series}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Devika & Danny.jpg
| caption = Promotional poster
| genre = Supernatural drama
| writer = Deepak Raj
| director = B. Kishore
| creative_director =
| starring = {{plainlist|* Ritu Varma
- Surya Vashistta}}
| theme_music_composer =
| music = Jay Krish
| country = India
| language = Telugu
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 7
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| producer = Sudhakar Chaganti
| location =
| cinematography = Venkat C. Dillip
| editor = Karthikeyan Rohini
| runtime =
| company = Joy Films
| budget =
| network = JioHotstar
| released =
| first_aired = {{Start date|df=y|2025|6|6}}
| last_aired =
| related =
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Devika & Danny is a 2025 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
Source{{cite news |title=Devika And Danny OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Ritu Varma’s Much-Awaited Web Series |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/when-and-where-to-watch-devika-and-danny-ritu-varma-webseries-article-151680037 |work=Times Now |date=20 May 2025 |language=en |archive-date=23 May 2025 |access-date=21 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250523155528/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/web-series/when-and-where-to-watch-devika-and-danny-ritu-varma-webseries-article-151680037 |url-status=live }}
{{Cast listing|
- Ritu Varma as Devika
- Surya Vashistta as Danny
- Shiva Kandukuri as Subbu
- Subbaraju
- Kovai Sarala
- Soniya Singh
- Goparaju Ramana
- Sivannarayana Naripeddi
- Viva Harsha
- Shanmukh
- Abhinayashree
- Mounika Reddy
- Ishwarya Vullingala
}}
Episodes
{{Series overview
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| link1 = Devika & Danny#Season 1 (2025)
| episodes1 = 7
| released1 = {{Start date|2025|6|6|df=yes}}
}}
=Season 1 (2025)=
{{Episode table|background=#87CEEB|overall=|title=|director=|writer=|airdate=|episodes=
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 1 |Title = The Priest's Prediction |DirectedBy = B. Kishore |WrittenBy = Deepak Raj |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|6|6|df=yes}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = #87CEEB }}
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 2 |Title = The Family Secret |DirectedBy = B. Kishore |WrittenBy = Deepak Raj |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|6|6|df=yes}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = #87CEEB }}
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 3 |Title = Danny's Pursuit |DirectedBy = B. Kishore |WrittenBy = Deepak Raj |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|6|6|df=yes}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = #87CEEB }}
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 4 |Title = Devika Defies the Sacred Order |DirectedBy = B. Kishore |WrittenBy = Deepak Raj |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|6|6|df=yes}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = #87CEEB }}
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 5 |Title = Journey that Redefined Her Destiny |DirectedBy = B. Kishore |WrittenBy = Deepak Raj |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|6|6|df=yes}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = #87CEEB }}
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 6 |Title = The Road to Danny's Redemption |DirectedBy = B. Kishore |WrittenBy = Deepak Raj |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|6|6|df=yes}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = #87CEEB }}
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber = 7 |Title = The Frog Jumps Out of the Bowl |DirectedBy = B. Kishore |WrittenBy = Deepak Raj |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|6|6|df=yes}} |ShortSummary = |LineColor = #87CEEB }}
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Release
The series premiered on JioHotstar on 6 June 2025.{{cite news |title=Devika and Danny arriving soon on OTT: When and where to watch Telugu romantic drama |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/devika-and-danny-arriving-soon-on-ott-when-and-where-to-watch-telugu-romantic-drama/articleshow/121285393.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=20 May 2025 |archive-date=22 May 2025 |access-date=21 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250522151427/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/devika-and-danny-arriving-soon-on-ott-when-and-where-to-watch-telugu-romantic-drama/articleshow/121285393.cms |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Sistu |first1=Suhas |title=‘Devika and Danny’ set to stream on JioHotstar from June 6 |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/devika-and-danny-set-to-stream-on-jio-hotstar-from-june-6-977025 |work=The Hans India |date=4 June 2025 |language=en |archive-date=5 June 2025 |access-date=21 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250605055831/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/devika-and-danny-set-to-stream-on-jio-hotstar-from-june-6-977025 |url-status=live }}
= Critical reception =
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."{{cite news |title=Devika and Danny Review: A relatable supernatural drama |url=https://telugucinema.com/news/devika-and-danny-review-a-relatable-supernatural-drama |work=Telugucinema.com |date=6 June 2025}} 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".{{cite news |title=Devika & Danny OTT Review: Ritu Varma’s Supernatural Thriller Works in Parts |url=https://m.sakshipost.com/news/entertainment/devika-danny-ott-review-ritu-varma-s-supernatural-thriller-works-parts-416417 |work=Sakshi Post |date=7 June 2025 |language=en}}
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."{{cite news |title=Devika & Danny Review: Ritu Varma shines in this middling fantasy thriller |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/devika-danny-review-ritu-varma-shines-in-this-otherwise-middling-fantasy-thriller/3c89e497aa769 |work=OTTPlay |date=6 June 2025 |language=en}} Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu wrote, "‘Devika & Danny’ has its moments with its simple, straightforward storytelling led by effective performances".{{cite news |last1=Dundoo |first1=Sangeetha Devi |title=‘Devika & Danny’ review: Ritu Varma impresses in her debut web series |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/devika-danny-review-ritu-varma-impresses-in-her-debut-web-series/article69667944.ece |work=The Hindu |date=7 June 2025 |language=en-IN}}
Critics from Eenadu, Samayam Telugu, and Sakshi gave the series positive reviews.{{cite news |title=Devika and Danny Review: రివ్యూ: దేవిక అండ్ డానీ.. ఆత్మను ఇష్టపడిన టీచర్ పరిస్థితేంటి? |url=https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/devika-and-danny-web-series-review-ritu-varma/0203/125101460 |work=Eenadu |date=6 June 2025 |language=te |archive-date=6 June 2025 |access-date=21 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250606165150/https://www.eenadu.net/telugu-news/movies/devika-and-danny-web-series-review-ritu-varma/0203/125101460 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=దేవిక అండ్ డానీ వెబ్ సిరీస్ రివ్యూ - Devika And Danny Review |url=https://telugu.samayam.com/telugu-movies/ott/review/ritu-varma-devika-and-danny-review-and-rating/moviereview/121715480.cms |work=Samayam Telugu |date=9 June 2025 |language=te}}{{cite news |title=‘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 |url=https://www.sakshi.com/telugu-news/movies/devika-and-danny-web-series-review-telugu-2476651 |work=Sakshi |date=13 June 2025 |language=te}}
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