Devara, directed by Koratala Siva and featuring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, is making waves at the box office with its advance bookings in India.
As of 6 PM on September 24, 2024, the film has already secured over Rs 16-17 crore for its opening day, an impressive figure for a project not heavily marketed as a big combination film.
NTR’s star power and popularity, anticipation after RRR, along with Anirudh’s popular music, are driving this success.
Globally, advance bookings are nearing Rs 45-50 crore for the opening day, indicating strong demand. The film is expected to perform exceptionally well in the southern markets, but the focus is on how it resonates with audiences in North India, as acceptance there is crucial for a successful sequel.
There are expectations that Devara will follow the breakout success of Baahubali and KGF in North India, a slow start but a huge run and acceptance.
The response to the film’s music has been positive, while the trailers have received mixed reviews. Ultimately, the film’s reception will determine its box office performance.
If it connects well with audiences, it could see a massive opening, likely exceeding Rs 100 crore globally.
This would mark Jr NTR’s biggest opener as a solo lead, although RRR will still hold the record for the highest opening.
Devara is set to release in theaters worldwide on September 27.
