Devara Part 1 Box Office Collection Day 5: Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan’s Film Faces Weekday Dip
Devara Part 1, directed by Koratala Siva and starring Jr NTR’s and Saif Ali Khan, exhibited a significant decline in collections during its weekday run. Released in five languages—Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada—the pan-India film had a robust start but has yet to cross the ₹200 crore mark after four days.
Box Office Performance:
- Opening Day: ₹82.5 crore (nett) in India
- Day Two: ₹38.2 crore (nett)
- Day Three: ₹39.9 crore (nett)
- Day Four: Decline to ₹12.75 crore (nett)
- Day Five (Tuesday): Collection lowered to ₹12.09 crore (nett)
As of Tuesday, Devara amassed a total of ₹185.44 crore (nett). The film experienced varied occupancy rates across its release languages:
- Telugu: 22.55%
- Hindi: 11.54%
- Kannada: 19.74%
- Tamil: 15.44%
Jr NTR’s Return: After a six-year hiatus since his last solo release, Jr NTR’s enthusiasm for Devara’s reception is palpable. He previously starred in SS Rajamouli’s RRR alongside Ram Charan and expressed gratitude on X (formerly Twitter):
“The day I had been waiting for is finally here… Overwhelmed by your incredible reactions. To my fans, witnessing your celebrations for Devara makes me so elated. Forever indebted for your love. Glad you’re enjoying it as much as I did. I promise to keep entertaining you all.”
Film Cast and Storyline:
Devara features Jr NTR in a dual role, alongside actors Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain. Saif plays Bhaira, a master wrestler whose dominance is challenged by Jr NTR’s character. Despite mixed reviews, the film’s picturesque storytelling and star-studded cast made it a significant release.
Conclusion:
While Devara Part 1 started strong, it faces challenges at the box office. However, Jr NTR’s comeback and the ensemble cast have created substantial buzz among fans and critics alike.
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