Devara Part 1: Jr NTR's Latest Film Storms Global Box Office

Devara Part 1, the latest film starring Telugu cinema superstar Jr. NTR, has made a significant impact at the global box office. Released on September 27, the film has garnered an outstanding opening, securing the second spot among the highest-grossing films worldwide over the weekend.

The film grossed an impressive $32.93 million in its opening weekend globally, outperforming Hollywood releases such as Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Transformers One . It ranks just behind The Wild Robot , which dominated the global box office with $44 million over the same weekend.

Global Box Office Performance

In the global box office, Devara Part 1 has collected a substantial amount, with $5.12 million in its opening weekend in North America alone. This performance has catapulted the film into the top five at the North American box office. Internationally, the film grossed around $7.25 million in its opening weekend, with significant contributions from the US, UK, and Australia.

The film's success is not limited to international markets; it has also performed exceptionally well in India. On its opening day, Devara Part 1 grossed approximately Rs 98 crores in India and Rs 47 crores from international markets, totaling Rs 145 crore worldwide. By the end of its first weekend, the film had amassed a gross collection of Rs 304 crore worldwide.

Indian Box Office Collections

In India, the film opened to a massive Rs 87 crore on its first day and maintained a strong run over the weekend, collecting Rs 161 crore in just three days. The film saw a significant drop on its first Monday, collecting around Rs 13-14 crore, but it is expected to breach the Rs 300 crore mark globally in the coming days.

The film's performance in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been particularly noteworthy, with the second-highest opening after RRR , another film starring Jr. NTR. The Hindi version of the film has also contributed significantly to the overall collections.

Film Overview and Cast

Devara Part 1, directed by Koratala Siva, stars Jr. NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, who make their Telugu cinema debut in this film. The movie tells the story of Devara, a man feared and respected across four villages in a coastal region, and his journey from being a dacoit to an urban legend. The film also features Shruti Marathe, Prakash Raj, Ajay, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, and Kalaiyarasan in key roles.

The film's success solidifies Jr. NTR's status as one of the top actors in the Telugu film industry and marks his first solo film to achieve a Rs 100 crore opening. The film's performance has been celebrated by fans and producers alike, with plans for a sequel already in discussion.