The Telangana state’s political theatre has never been more entertaining— or eerie. Get ready. The demonic saga is far from over. Who needs Game of Thrones when you’ve got Game of Ghosts playing out in Hyderabad?
Published Jun 08, 2025 | 5:11 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 08, 2025 | 5:11 PM
‘Korivi Deyyalu’ in Telangana political discourse.
Synopsis: The Telangana political circle is busy with discussions around demons ever since BRS leader K Kavitha claimed that “demons” were circling her father, K Chandrashekar Rao. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy upped the ante while slamming BRS by introducing the spine-chilling korivi deyyalu.
Telangana’s political discourse has taken a supernatural turn, with demons, devils, and restless spirits stealing the spotlight. Ever since BRS leader K Kavitha claimed that “demons” were circling her father, K Chandrashekar Rao, whom she reveres as God, the state’s fascination with demonology has skyrocketed.
It is as if Charles Darwin and Jean-Baptiste Lamarck decided to collaborate on a horror flick on the evolution of devils, with Telangana’s political landscape as the haunted set.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, never one to miss a theatrical cue, upped the ante on Friday, 6 June, while slamming his BRS opponents in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district.
He introduced the spine-chilling korivi deyyalu — a Telugu term for restless female spirits that roam with burning torches, making ordinary demons look like amateurs.
Revanth Reddy didn’t just borrow Kavitha’s demon narrative; he upgraded her generic deyyalu to the premium korivi deyyalu package. These spirits aren’t just scary — they’re very cinematic too. He vowed to become an exorcist and drive them away from Telangana. The poor soul has taken an additional responsibility.
Revanth Reddy’s korivi deyyalu rouse interest. Imagine a political rally interrupted by a torch-wielding spirit, demanding answers about unfulfilled campaign promises. It is the kind of thing that could make even the bravest MLA check their closet for deyyalu before bed.
For those unfamiliar, korivi means “burning torch”, and these spectral ladies are folklore’s A-listers, known for their restless wandering due to unfinished business from their mortal days. Picture a Telugu horror movie: Women in flowing white sarees, gliding ominously with torches in hand, accompanied by eerie background music and a creepy but catchy song.
However, let’s rewind to the mother of all demons: The Greek daimon. Back in ancient Greece, daimons were cool, neutral spirits. Fast forward to Christian lore, and demons morphed into Satan’s mischievous minions, with Lucifer leading the pack. Once an angel, Lucifer got demoted to underworld CEO for asking one too many questions about the divine org chart. Do gods have ego issues? That’s a debate for another day — perhaps over a Ouija board.
The Telangana state’s political theatre has never been more entertaining— or eerie. Get ready. The demonic saga is far from over. Who needs Game of Thrones when you’ve got Game of Ghosts playing out in Hyderabad?
(Edited by Muhammed Fazil.)
