Jr NTR starrer Devara: Part 1 has managed to earn solid numbers with a global box office of over Rs 460 crore. However, it has underperformed when compared to its potential and buzz as the actor returned to the screen after the historical success of RRR. Now, the lead star has blamed the audience for its underperformance and said that they have become too judgemental and negative.
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com/1WW3RyClCy “We, as an audience, have become very negative these days. We are not able to enjoy a film in an innocent manner anymore,” said the actor as per India Today. Sharing his own experience of watching films with his children, who enjoy the experience without analysing or overthinking, he added, “I wonder why we are not able to be that innocent anymore? Every film today, we are watching it to analyse.
We are all constantly judging, analysing, and overthinking about films. Maybe our exposure to cinema has made us like this.” Talking about the reviews, Firstpost gave the film 3 stars and wrote, “Though it is good to see the star of the masses, Jr NTR return to the big screen after six long years, but I feel it is Saif Ali Khan who plays the role of a villain Bhaira shines in the film.
His body language, expressions, and cruelty shown through his eyes is perfect for the role. H.