Devara Cruising Towards 250 Cr Mark

Jr NTR's highly anticipated film, Devara Part 1, has achieved unprecedented success at the box office, surpassing ₹243 crore globally. Directed by Koratala Siva and featuring Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in pivotal roles, the pan-India film has resonated with audiences despite mixed reviews.

Released in five languages - Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada - Devara Part 1 recorded impressive occupancy rates on Saturday, with 60.23% in Telugu, 18.15% in Hindi, 28.02% in Kannada, 24.89% in Tamil, and 15.95% in Malayalam. Globally, the film has entered the ₹200 crore club, earning ₹243 crore in just two days.

Devara Part 1 has become the highest-grossing solo opener for Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, cementing its position as the second-biggest opener of the year. Notably, the film's Hindi version showed significant growth, grossing ₹10 crore on its second day, with trade experts predicting ₹30 crore in its full run.

As Jr NTR's first solo release in six years, following 2018's Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava, Devara Part 1 is poised for a remarkable weekend. Jr NTR's last appearance was alongside Ram Charan in SS Rajamouli's RRR in 2022.