Character Relationship Map: Devi(L)

Characters

• Devi / Ruby (played by Tamannaah Bhatia) — protagonist

  Devi / Ruby is Krishna Kumar's unwillingly married village wife, whom he initially tries to hide from his friends. After moving into a new house, her body is possessed by Ruby, causing her to dance, p...

• Krishna Kumar (played by Prabhu Deva) — supporting

  Krishna Kumar is the central protagonist, a Tamilian working in Mumbai who searches for an educated, glamorous dream partner. Forced into marriage with Devi, he tries to conceal her, then manages Ruby...

• Raj Khanna (played by Sonu Sood) — supporting

  Raj Khanna is a Bollywood superstar who notices Ruby's dancing at a film festival and becomes involved in her acting career. He works with her on the third Revolver Raja sequel and later proposes to h...

• Devi's Father (played by R. V. Udayakumar) — supporting
• Ruby (played by Esha Gupta) — minor

  Ruby is a deceased actress whose failed debut with Raj Khanna led to depression and suicide in the house later occupied by Krishna Kumar and Devi. Her spirit possesses Devi, secures an acting role, ma...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Devi's Father → Devi / Ruby (father)
• Raj Khanna → Devi / Ruby (Romantic Pursuer) — Raj's proposal intensifies Krishna's concern about Ruby remaining in Devi's body.

  Raj notices Ruby dancing at the film festival and later proposes to her. At that time, Ruby is acting through Devi's body.

• Ruby → Raj Khanna (Professional Former Acting Collaborators) — Their thwarted earlier film connection is revived when Ruby gets a new acting opportunity alongside Raj.

  Ruby was supposed to debut in a film with Raj, but another actress replaced her. Later, Ruby receives an acting offer for the third Revolver Raja sequ...

• Krishna Kumar → Devi / Ruby (Family Husband And Wife) — Krishna initially tries to hide Devi and get rid of her, but gradually comes to appreciate and love her.

  Krishna is pressured into marrying Devi, and after Ruby leaves Devi's body, the two are shown happy together.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Ruby → Krishna Kumar (Conflict Friend Turned Betrayer) — Their friendship and agreement collapse when Ruby breaks her promise to leave Devi's body, forcing Krishna to find another way to protect his wife.

  Krishna and Ruby become close friends during the filmmaking process, and he makes a deal with her to leave Devi after one movie. After the release, Ru...

• Ruby → Devi / Ruby (Unknown Possessor And Host) — Ruby uses Devi's body to pursue acting, then releases it after Krishna pleads with her and the pregnancy is revealed.

  After Krishna and Devi move into the new house, Ruby possesses Devi's body. Ruby eventually leaves after learning that Devi is pregnant.

Story Analysis

A reluctant marriage becomes a story of possession, unexpected affection, and release.

Plot Progression

1. A Marriage Against His Wishes — Krishna dreams of an ideal partner, but family pressure leads to his marriage with Devi. He tries to conceal her after moving to a new house.
2. The Spirit in the House — Devi's behavior changes, and she identifies herself as Ruby at a film festival. Krishna learns of Ruby's past and discovers that she possesses Devi.
3. A Deal for One Film — Ruby receives a role with Raj, and Krishna agrees to let her pursue it if she leaves after one movie. As the production continues, Krishna grows closer to Devi and Ruby.
4. The Broken Promise — Ruby refuses to leave Devi after the film's release and outmaneuvers Krishna's attempt to expose her. Raj's proposal further complicates the situation.
5. A Release and Reunion — At the hospital, Krishna learns that Devi is pregnant and pleads with Ruby to leave. Ruby obeys, and Krishna and Devi end the story together.