Koratala Siva’s Devara Part 1 hit Indian theatres on Friday and opened to impressive box office numbers. According to Sacnilk.com, the film, starring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan, minted over Rs 77 crore on its first day, with the Telugu version alone contributing Rs 68.6 crore.
Box Office Breakdown
The film earned Rs 77 crore across multiple languages on its opening day, with the breakdown as follows:
Telugu: Rs 68.6 crore
Hindi: Rs 7 crore
Tamil: Rs 80 lakh
Kannada: Rs 30 lakh
Malayalam: Rs 30 lakh
Devara Part 1 achieved a remarkable 79.56 percent occupancy in Telugu theatres on Friday, further underscoring its strong appeal in the South Indian market. The film’s opening day collection places it as the second-biggest Indian movie debut of 2024, following Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD, which grossed Rs 95 crore on its first day.
In comparison, Devara Part 1 outperformed Stree 2, which made Rs 60 crore on day one, while Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan remains the top Hindi opener of the year with a Rs 70 crore collection on its release day.
Audience and Critical Reception
While Devara Part 1 saw a strong start at the box office, the film has received a mixed response from critics.
Set in a coastal region rife with power struggles, Devara Part 1 features Jr NTR in a dual role as Devara and Varadha, two pivotal characters driving the film’s storyline. The cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain. Saif Ali Khan portrays Bhaira, a powerful figure in the world of kushti (wrestling), who faces an unexpected challenge in Devara.
Released in five languages — Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi —Devara Part 1 has already garnered significant attention, setting the stage for its continued success over the weekend.
