Koratala Siva's much-anticipated film, Devara Part 1, has made a remarkable debut at the box office, raking in an impressive Rs77 crore on its opening day. Released on Friday, the film features a stellar cast that includes Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, successfully capturing the attention of audiences across India. According to Sacnilk.
com, the film's earnings reflect its widespread appeal, with Rs68.6 crore coming from Telugu viewers, Rs7 crore from Hindi, and smaller amounts from Kannada (Rs30 lakh), Tamil (Rs80 lakh), and Malayalam (Rs30 lakh). This strategic multilingual release has clearly paid off, achieving an impressive occupancy rate of 79.
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Death has a new name, and it’s #Devara !! Arachakam iss a small word 🔥🔥 @tarak9999 #ManOfMassesNTR pic.twitter.com/qwDSq0UkjP — Team Koratala (@TeamKoratala) September 27, 2024 Produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners of NTR Arts and Yuvasudha Arts, Devara Part 1 expertly combines action, drama, and a gripping narrative.
Jr NTR stands out with his powerful dual performance as Devara and Varadha, adding emotional depth to the film’s storyline, which centers around intense clashes of ambition and power in a coastal setting. Saif Ali Khan brings his own charm to the film as Bhaira, a formidable kushti (wrestling) master..