Deyyam is a Telugu horror drama that revolves around Vijji (Swathi Deekshith), a college student who begins exhibiting strange behavior after being possessed by a vengeful ghost. Her father, Shankar (Rajasekhar), a mechanic, is bewildered by her sudden delirium and seeks help from a series of medical experts, occult practitioners, and law enforcement.

The central mystery of the film is why the ghost chose Vijji’s body and what it wants. As the narrative unfolds, the father-daughter bond, the supernatural threat, and the efforts to save Vijji form the crux of the story. Despite the intriguing premise, the execution struggles to maintain tension or deliver genuine scares, leaving the audience frustrated.

Highlights
Swathi Deekshith’s performance as Vijji.
Rajasekhar’s sincerity in portraying a worried father.
Occasional scenes where the ghost’s presence is impactful.

Drawbacks
Outdated storyline and horror tropes.
Weak technical execution in cinematography, sound, and VFX.
Poor dubbing and inconsistent performances from the supporting cast.
Dragging the first half and lack of tension throughout.
Low production value and unimaginative scares.

Verdict
Deyyam is a dated and technically subpar horror drama that fails to engage or scare the audience. Despite Swathi Deekshith’s commendable performance and Rajasekhar’s sincerity, the film suffers from poor execution, weak production values, and uninspired storytelling.