Telugu superstar Junior NTR is all set to storm the box office with his latest film, Devara. The much-anticipated action drama, directed by Koratala Siva, has already created a buzz ahead of its release on Friday, 27th September. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles, making it a highly anticipated pan-India release.
The advance booking for Devara has been nothing short of phenomenal, showcasing the immense star power of Junior NTR. After the global success of RRR, the actor’s popularity has skyrocketed, especially with international audiences, and his fans are eagerly awaiting his next solo venture after a six-year gap.
Advance Bookings Surge by 200%, Reaches ₹50 Crores Globally
Devara’s advance bookings kicked off on Monday, and within the first 24 hours, the response was overwhelming. More than two lakh tickets were sold in India on the opening day of pre-sales alone. By Wednesday morning, advance bookings surged by over 200%, and the film had already sold a staggering 6.77 lakh tickets domestically. This massive early response has resulted in a domestic net collection of ₹17.33 crore, with a gross of ₹29.10 crore, even before the film’s release.
Globally, Devara has crossed ₹50 crore in gross advance bookings as of Tuesday, a clear indicator that Junior NTR’s latest outing will break records when it finally hits the theatres.
Strong Performance in the Hindi Market
While the Telugu version of Devara has seen the highest number of advance bookings, the film’s Hindi version is also performing well. The Hindi pre-sales alone have brought in ₹1.62 crore within the first two days. With two more days of advance booking left before the film’s release, these numbers are expected to increase significantly, particularly in non-Telugu-speaking regions.
Devara is releasing across India in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The multi-lingual release strategy is contributing to the film’s wide appeal and ensuring it reaches audiences across the country.
Junior NTR’s Comeback as a Solo Hero
One of the reasons Devara is generating so much excitement is Junior NTR’s return as a solo hero after six long years. His last solo film, Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, was released in 2018 and had a solid opening with a gross collection of ₹58 crore worldwide on its first day. Given the massive fan following NTR garnered from his role in RRR, it’s no surprise that Devara is witnessing such a massive response.
With Devara, Junior NTR is expected to recreate the magic, and fans are already flocking to the theatres in anticipation. The actor’s portrayal of intense characters and his undeniable screen presence has always been a hit with the audience, and Devara promises to be no different.
Could Devara Hit ₹100 Crore on Day One?
If the current booking trends continue, Devara has the potential to cross ₹100 crore worldwide on its opening day, a feat only achieved by one other Telugu star—Prabhas. Prabhas set the benchmark when his film grossed ₹100 crore on its first day, and now, Junior NTR is in the running to replicate this success.
With advance booking numbers rapidly rising and excitement building, Devara is well on its way to setting new box office records. The next few days will be crucial as the film gears up for release, and fans eagerly await the big day when Junior NTR returns to the silver screen with a bang.
