EVOL (film)

EVOL is a 2024 Indian Telugu language thriller directed and produced Ram Yogi Velagapudi,^[1] The music of the film is composed by Sunil Kashyap.^[2][3]

EVOL
Promotional release poster
Directed by	Ram Yogi Velagapudi
Produced by	Ram Yogi Velagapudi
Starring	Shivakumar Ramachandravarapu Surya Srinivas Jenifer Emmanuel Divya Sharma
Edited by	Vijay
Music by	Sunil Kashyap
Production company	Theda Batch Cinema
Distributed by	Aha
Release date	15 August 2024 (2024-08-15)
Running time	122 minutes
Country	India
Budget	2.3 crore

EVOL was released on 15 August 2024 on Aha.^[4][5][6]

Plot

EVOL is a narrative that revolves around two married couples. The film begins with Prabhu's revelation to his wife Nidhi about his ongoing affair, setting off a chain reaction of events. As the story unfolds, Nidhi turns to Rishi for comfort.^[7][8]

The movie’s plot weaves through various settings from intense domestic confrontations to clandestine meetings.^[4][9]

Cast

• Shivakumar Ramachandravarapu as Prabhu
• Surya Srinivas as Rishi
• Jenifer Emmanuel as Nidhi
• Divya Sharma as Prashanthi

Production

Despite casting relatively unknown actors, Velagapudi invested significantly in the production.^[4]

Velagapudi’s approach to scripting was similarly unconventional, with a screenplay that allowed room for improvisation.^[4]

Reception

A critic from Hindustan Times Telugu wrote that "Overall, the movie is okay. Watch at your own risk. But, don't watch it at all with family. If alone, watch with earphones".^[10]