Web Series Name: Mayasabha
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Aadhi Pinisetty, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Sai Kumar, Divya Dutta, Tanya Ravichandran, Ravindra Vijay, Shatru, and others
Created by: Deva Katta
Streaming on: Sony Liv
Mayasabha—The Rise of the Titans is the latest web series from director Deva Katta, streaming on Sony Liv. The subject itself is so interesting that everyone was eager to see how the lives of Chandra Babu and Rajasekhar Reddy are shown in a fictional tone. Let’s see how this series has been made in our review.
Story:
The journey in Mayasabha revolves around two smart men, Kakarla Krishnama Naidu (KKN) hailing from Narsipalli and MS Rami Reddy (MSR) from Pulicherla in Andhra Pradesh.
After a few years, they run into each other again and choose to team up for their political party. Despite their different castes, backgrounds, and beliefs, they still become important leaders. The show digs into the political situation that drives them apart and how the entry of cinema superstar Rayapati Chakradhar Rao (RCR) changes their path.
Performances:
Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao Madadi bring their characters to life convincingly. Their performances take so many moments up a notch, and Sai Kumar, despite coming in later, definitely leaves a great mark.
Divya Dutta does a great job as the Iron Lady; her character might not be fully explored, but she definitely leaves a mark. Tanya Ravichandran, Ravindra Vijay, Shatru, and the rest fit perfectly
Analysis:
Mayasabha comes from the talented director Deva Katta, known for his acclaimed film Prasthanam. He brings up a pretty hot topic involving two well-known politicians from Andhra Pradesh, Chandra Babu Naidu and the late YS Rajasekhar Reddy.
Deva tells the tale of two young leaders who start as best buddies but find themselves on opposite sides of the political spectrum, featuring some made-up events and characters.
The show tells the story of politicians from their childhood, covering why they got into politics, their family history, the challenges they faced, and what pushed them to make that big move. The story kicks off strong, but it kind of drags in the middle episodes.
The love stories of both heroes fall flat, and they could’ve done a better job with the emergency and forced vasectomy scenes.
Those friendship scenes bring back the excitement, and their political journey with the puppet CM stuff and Ira Vasu keeps things entertaining. The introduction of characters such as RCR and Shivaji Rao spices things up, plus the way RCR and Ira Vasu’s rivalry kicks off is quite fascinating.
Still, Deva Katta should have made RCR’s political entrance a lot more heartfelt. The showdown moments and the characters’ emotional ups and downs needed a lot more depth. The last episode felt a little fast-paced, but that conclusion sets us up for some serious drama ahead in later seasons.
Positives:
- Main Plot
- Performances
- First Three Episodes
- Powerful Dialogues/Scenes
Negatives:
- Weak Middle Portions
- A Few Exaggerated/Dramatic Sequences
- Too Much Cinematic Liberty
Mayasabha Review and Verdict:
Deva Katta’s Mayasabha is a well-made political drama based on real-life persons in a fictional setup. Though the mismatch with reality and some tedious or exaggerated parts work against it, the series benefits from natural performances, effective dialogues, and standout moments.