Jr. NTR and Saif Ali Khan's 'Devara Part 1' Roars at the Box Office with Strong Opening
Mumbai: Jr. NTR and Saif Ali Khan’s highly anticipated film Devara Part 1 has made an impressive start at the box office. Released on September 27, this pan-India film has raked in massive earnings in its first week itself. The film was released in five languages—Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The star-studded cast includes Jr. NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, and Shruti Marathe in lead roles, with veteran actors Prakash Raj and Zarina Wahab playing significant roles.
Box Office Report:
According to box office tracker Sacnilk, Devara earned ₹12.25 crore on its 10th day (second Sunday), bringing its total box office collection to ₹243.1 crore.
This marks Jr. NTR’s first film in six years since he last appeared in S.S. Rajamouli's blockbuster RRR alongside Ram Charan. A few days ago, Jr. NTR took to social media to express gratitude to his fans. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “The day I was waiting for has finally arrived... I am overwhelmed by your unique responses. Seeing the excitement for Devara among my fans makes me incredibly happy. I will always be grateful for your love. I enjoyed making the film as much as you enjoyed watching it.”
About the Film 'Devara Part 1':
In Devara Part 1, Jr. NTR plays a dual role, while Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain play pivotal characters. Jr. NTR's action-packed scenes, including epic battles on land and sea, have captivated audiences. Saif Ali Khan delivers a powerful performance as a ruthless villain, adding intensity to the film’s blood-soaked action sequences and gripping fight scenes.
Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film saw overwhelming success on its opening day, collecting ₹172 crore, and continues to perform well at the box office.