The highly anticipated action drama Devara: Part 1, featuring Telugu superstar Junior NTR, is all set to hit the screens this Friday, September 27. As expected, the excitement for the film is sky-high, and advance bookings have set the box office buzzing. With just a day left for its release, Devara has already sold over 10 lakh tickets across India, pointing towards a bumper opening weekend.
A Pan-India Blockbuster in the Making
Directed by Koratala Siva, Devara is a massive pan-India release. The film will be available in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Junior NTR, who rose to international fame with RRR, is making his much-awaited comeback after two years. The film is expected to cater to a wide audience, both domestically and internationally, with early reports indicating a strong opening day.
Expected Box Office Collections
Advance booking figures are already impressive. As of Thursday morning, the pre-sales report suggests that Devara has grossed nearly ₹43 crore in India alone. With more than 10.90 lakh tickets sold, it is poised to collect ₹100 crore worldwide on its opening day itself. The Telugu version has seen the most traction, with over 10.35 lakh tickets booked, including 2D and IMAX formats. In contrast, the Hindi version has seen ₹76 lakh worth of bookings so far, but with an entire day remaining for pre-sales, these numbers are expected to rise.
Why Fans are Excited About Devara
The buzz around Devara isn’t just about Junior NTR. The film also stars Bollywood actors Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, making it a unique crossover project. For Janhvi Kapoor, this marks her first Telugu film, and her fans are eager to see her in a new role. Saif Ali Khan, meanwhile, adds star power as he plays a crucial role in the story.
The trailer and songs have already created massive excitement among fans, and with its theatrical release just around the corner, the film is expected to pull in huge crowds.
A 50-Day Theatrical Run Means More Screens
Another factor contributing to Devara‘s massive box office potential is its 50-day theatrical window. Typically, films get about 28 days in theaters before their digital release, but Devara will have nearly twice that time to capitalize on its theatrical audience. This extended window means the film will have more screens and potentially higher overall earnings.
Worldwide Advance Bookings Soar Past ₹60 Crore
Globally, Devara is also showing strong signs of success. Advance bookings have already crossed the ₹60 crore mark worldwide, with fans from across the globe eager to catch the first showings of this much-awaited film. The movie is expected to benefit from spot bookings, especially in markets like Hindi-speaking regions, where the competition is relatively low with Stree 2 already running for over 42 days.
A Star-Studded Cast and High Budget
Devara is not just another film; it’s a massive production with a budget of ₹300 crore. Alongside Junior NTR, the cast includes Shruti Marathe, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narayan, Kalaiyarasan, and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles. Junior NTR is also playing a double role, which has added to the anticipation.
With all these factors working in its favor, Devara is poised to make a grand entry at the box office, and all eyes are on whether it will break more records in the coming days.
