Devara, starring NTR, was a sensational blockbuster, grossing over 400 crores worldwide. The film not only broke the infamous Rajamouli curse but also emerged as one of the biggest grossers of Tollywood. While the first half of the film received a unanimous positive response, the second half was met with mixed reactions due to a mild cliffhanger ending, setting the stage for a sequel. However, this didn't quite excite the fans and audience, who felt that the climax could have been better. As a result, Devara couldn't generate the same level of hype as the sequels of KGF, Baahubali, and Pushpa.
NTR has been busy working on War 2 and NTRNeel, with a film under the direction of Nelson also in the pipeline. This led fans and audiences to wonder if NTR was focusing on the sequel of Devara. However, the latest news suggests that Director Koratala Shiva is working on the script for Devara 2, which will be his next film. The plan is to start filming in early 2026. With NTR's current commitments set to wrap up by the end of this year, he will be joining the sets of Devara 2 in 2026.
NTR's War 2 shoot is in its final stages, and NTRNeel has already commenced filming. NTR is expected to join the sets of NTRNeel by the end of this month, with the shoot set to wrap up by the end of this year. The film is targeting a Sankranthi 2026 or summer season release. With Nelson's directorial commitment to Jailer 2, which is set to release in the summer season of 2026, NTR will only be able to allocate dates for Devara 2 in 2026. Director Koratala Shiva will work on the script this year, taking feedback from Devara and aiming to create something bigger and better for the sequel.
The success of Devara 2 hinges on the team's ability to deliver fine content with a proper lead. With Koratala Shiva at the helm and NTR set to reprise his role, fans are eagerly waiting to see what the sequel has in store. As the film gears up for its 2026 release, expectations are running high, and the team is under pressure to deliver a worthy sequel to the blockbuster original.