Devara Movie review and releas Updates: Part 1 hits theaters today, September 27. Directed by Koratala Siva, the movie stars Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, with supporting performances from Prakash Raj, Shine Tom Chacko, Shruti Marathe, Kalaiarasan, and others. Anirudh Ravichander composed the film’s music, though its four songs have received a lukewarm response from the audience.
Devara Movie review and releas Updates: Jr NTR’s upcoming film
Set against the backdrop of a coastal region, an action-packed drama that follows the journey of a brave man named Devara. The film delves into the intense rivalry between Devara and Bhaira. After Devara’s death, his son, Vara, inherits his legacy and continues to protect their people. Even before its release, the movie has generated Rs 60 crore in pre-sales and advance ticket bookings in India, along with $2 million from North America alone.
Jr NTR’s upcoming film is poised for a spectacular box office performance, both domestically and internationally. The movie’s advance bookings have seen a fantastic response for its opening day, setting high expectations for Part 1. Many predict that it will secure a place as the second-highest Indian grosser at the worldwide box office, just behind Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas and Deepika Padukone.
Devara Movie review and releas Updates: first day of release
Part 1 is projected to gross around Rs 125 crore globally on its first day of release. For context, Kalki 2898 AD earned Rs 177.70 crore globally on its opening day. The pre-sales for devera alone have been worth around Rs 75 crore worldwide, according to reports from Sacnilk, a film trade portal.
In India, expected to perform exceptionally well, especially in the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana regions, where it could bring in Rs 65-70 crore on its first day. Across the country, the film’s opening day collection could range between Rs 85-90 crore, while internationally, it has already sold Rs 40 crore ($5 million) worth of tickets, including premiere sales.
The film’s domestic pre-sales have been particularly strong in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana. Advance bookings for Devara reached Rs 54.27 crore, including block seats, or Rs 38.84 crore without block seats. In Andhra Pradesh alone, tickets worth Rs 16.31 crore were sold, while Karnataka saw Rs 5.85 crore in sales, and Telangana reported ticket sales worth Rs 12.88 crore.
Devara Movie review and releas Updates: promotional
During the promotional event for Devara, director Koratala Siva emphasized that he doesn’t create films with a specific language audience in mind. Instead, he believes that a well-made film will resonate with viewers across various regions and languages. When questioned about the movie’s appeal to Hindi-speaking audiences, Siva explained that he doesn’t tailor his films for particular demographics. He believes that if the story is crafted organically, it will naturally connect with a broad audience.
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With the positive momentum surrounding its release, Part 1 is expected to make a significant impact at the box office and solidify its place in Indian cinema.