Jr NTR starrer Devara: Part 1 has hit theatres, making a roaring entrance in India and even abroad. Also starring Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, the film was released on Friday to exhilarated reactions from audiences. Jr NTR fans who thronged the cinema halls in the US recently made a special gesture for the actor in Minneapolis.
Ahead of the film’s release, posters of Jr NTR were put up across the theatres, with floral garlands around them. One of the fans shared a picture as she happily posed with the actor’s poster. “Minneapolis #NTR fans have organized quite the party!! #DevaraCelebrations,” she wrote.
Minneapolis #NTR fans have organized quite the party!! #DevaraCelebrations pic.twitter.com/BxmwRDXCe4 — jjake61 (@jjake61) September 26, 2024 While the picture shows a very excited fan with the decorated Devara poster, one can also spot many other happy fans in the background, seemingly waiting to watch the film.
It is worth mentioning that the film managed to achieve record pre-sales in the US, cementing the hype around Jr NTR’s massive fan following. Devara’s North American premieres alone made over $2.5 million.
Additionally, the pre-sales in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea also topped AU$ 300K. A post shared by Yuvasudha Arts (@yuvasudhaarts) So far, the film has received a share of mixed reviews, with mostly positive ones from the viewers. Prior to its release, the actor even arrived in the US for the Beyond Fest event, where his Oscar.