Devara Part 1, starring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, opened to a strong box office performance on its first day. Directed by Koratala Siva, the film minted over ₹77 crore in India on Friday, making it the second-biggest opening of the year for an Indian film, just behind Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD.
Impressive Day 1 Figures
According to Sacnilk.com, Devara Part 1 earned ₹77 crore across all languages on its first day, with the majority of its collections coming from the Telugu version. Here’s a breakdown of the day 1 box office haul:
- Telugu: ₹68.6 crore
- Hindi: ₹7 crore
- Tamil: ₹80 lakh
- Kannada: ₹30 lakh
- Malayalam: ₹30 lakh
The film had an impressive 79.56% occupancy in Telugu theatres, demonstrating Jr NTR’s massive fan following and anticipation for the film.
This box office performance puts Devara Part 1 ahead of Stree 2, which earned ₹60 crore on its opening day, making it the biggest Hindi opener of the year so far. However, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan still holds the record for the highest Hindi film opening with ₹70 crore.
Devara Part 1 Review
Devara Part 1 has garnered mixed reviews. According to Hindustan Times, while Jr NTR delivers a strong performance, Koratala Siva’s writing falls short, especially when it comes to the character of Varadha, one of the dual roles played by Jr NTR. The review mentions that the actor excels in his role as Devara, but his portrayal of Varadha feels less convincing.
Saif Ali Khan, who plays Bhaira, a wrestling master and the antagonist, offers a decent performance, with his intense body language and expressions carrying the character. However, his role lacks the depth to truly become a formidable rival to Devara. Janhvi Kapoor, making her Telugu debut, was not able to leave a significant mark, with critics describing her performance as underwhelming.
About Devara Part 1
Devara Part 1 is set in a coastal backdrop where power dynamics and rivalries shape the plot. Jr NTR plays a double role, portraying both Devara and Varadha, two pivotal characters central to the film’s conflict. Saif Ali Khan’s Bhaira, a wrestling expert, finds his powerful world shaken by Devara, setting up a dramatic battle of wills.
The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain, and has been released in multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.
With a strong opening day, Devara Part 1 is poised for a successful box office run. Whether it will continue to draw in large crowds remains to be seen as audience reactions and word of mouth spread.
Sources By Agencies
