Web Series Name : Mayasabha
Streaming Date : Aug 07, 2025
Streaming Platform : Sony LIV
123telugu.com Rating : 3.5/5
Starring : Aadhi Pinisetty, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Sai Kumar, Divya Dutta, Tanya Ravichandran, Ravindra Vijay, Shatru, and others
Directors : Deva Katta, Kiran Jay Kumar
Producers : Vijay Krishna, Lingamaneni, Sree Harsha
Music Director : Shakthikanth Karthick
Cinematographers : Suresh Ragutu, Gnana Shekar V. S.
Editor : Praveen K. L.
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Director Deva Katta, well known for handling political thrillers, has come up with the Telugu series Mayasabha. It is now available for streaming on Sony LIV in multiple languages, and here is our take on it.
Story:
Mayasabha follows the journey of two educated men, Kakarla Krishnama Naidu (KKN) from Narsipalli and MS Rami Reddy (MSR) from Pulicherla in Andhra Pradesh. Years later, they meet again and decide to work together for their political party. Even though they come from different castes, backgrounds, and ideologies, they manage to grow into key leaders. At some point, political circumstances force them to part ways and choose different directions. What happens next? Who is Rayapati Chakradhar Rao (RCR), and what brings him into politics? How are these two friends connected to him? That is what the rest of the story explores.
Plus Points:
Politics is always an engaging theme. It has twists, turns, betrayals, ambition, sacrifices and more. Love it or hate it, politics always continue to play a big role in public life. Deva Katta understands this space well and presents a fictional but thought-provoking political drama.
The key here is not just what’s told, but how it’s told. In that regard, Deva Katta succeeds. His writing brings a steady flow and adds depth to the narrative.
Casting the right artists for a subject like this is a crucial job, and the directors Devkatta and Kiran Jay Kumar get it right again. Chaitanya Rao as Rami Reddy fits well, and Aadhi Pinisetty brings strength and seriousness to the role of Krishnama Naidu. The casting of Sai Kumar and an actor-turned-politician as Chakradhar Rao works perfectly too.
Aadhi and Chaitanya lead the show with strong performances. Both characters have equal weight, and the actors do complete justice to their roles. Sai Kumar, though not in the spotlight throughout, completely takes over in the crucial episodes with his powerful screen presence.
Divya Dutta impresses as ‘Madam,’ the political mastermind. She brings intensity to the role and creates a strong impact. Her character adds a lot of tension and depth to the political web shown in the series.
Nasser, who plays media baron Shivaji Rao, makes his presence felt despite having limited screen time. Shrikanth Bharath as politician Chevella Babu Rao, Ravindra Vijay as Naxalite Pothineni Ramesh, and Tanya Ravichandran as actress Anu Harika also do a good job, helping the narrative stay engaging.
Some scenes clearly stand out, like the moments where RCR asserts his power over Iravathi Basu, the internal conflict over the chief minister’s seat, and the founding of RCR’s new political party. These sequences are handled with conviction and keep viewers hooked.
Minus Points:
Yes, the series is engaging, but it does have a few letdowns. The writing feels underwhelmed in the middle, especially during episodes of Emergency in India and the vasectomy. They drag the pace and feel prolonged.
Though Deva Katta said that Mayasabha is a fictional story, viewers will naturally draw parallels with real-life figures, and it may lead to criticism or controversy.
Mayasabha also has some violent scenes and dialogues that are not family-friendly. Some characters, played by Shatru and Ravindra Vijay, don’t get enough scope to explore. They might have stronger roles in the next season.
Technical Aspects:
Deva Katta and team handle the subject with utmost care. They avoid going over the top, taking sides, and keep things grounded. However, there are scenes that the team could have focused on for better writing.
Suresh Ragutu and Gnana Shekhar VS’ camera work is solid. They manage to bring the 1975 to 1995 period alive on screen with good visual detail. The art department deserves applause for recreating the then atmosphere. Praveen KL as an editor is fine for the most part, but some scenes could have been trimmed down for a better pace. Shakthikanth Karthick’s score works well. It adds tension where needed and supports the mood of the narrative. The production values are decent.
Verdict:
Overall, Mayabha is a political thriller that keeps you suspenseful for most of your drive time. The performances of Chaitanya Rao, Aadhi Pinisetti, Sai Kumar and others are all very good. There are enough thrilling encounters and plot twists to hold your attention. On the downside, a couple episodes feel too stretched and the pace is uneven at times. There are strong language and some violence that may limit the audience to families. Those who love political dramas will find this series interesting. If you love stories about power, conflict and ambition, this series is worth your time. It’s a must watch without a second thought.
123telugu.com Rating: 3.5/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
