Koratala Siva’s Telugu film 'Devara Part 1' has had a strong start at the box office, both in India and globally. Starring Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan, the action movie had one of the biggest opening days in Indian cinema and continued to do well over the weekend. According to Comscore, it is now the second highest-grossing film worldwide for this weekend.
Devara Part 1 box office worldwide collection
Released in theaters on September 27, ‘Devara Part 1’ had an impressive opening. The makers shared that the film earned Rs 172 crore on its first day worldwide. In its opening weekend, it grossed $32.93 million (about Rs 275 crore), making it the second highest-grossing film globally, according to Comscore. ‘Devara’ is behind only ‘The Wild Robot’, which earned $44 million, and it outperformed Hollywood movies like ‘Beetlejuice’ ($29 million) and ‘Transformers One’ ($25 million).
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The makers of ‘Devara’ claim it will cross Rs 300 crore worldwide and Rs 200 crore in India, but trade trackers like Sacnilk and Comscore have lower estimates. Sacnilk reports that the film earned Rs 161 crore net in India during its opening weekend. On Sunday, the film saw a 5% increase, grossing Rs 40 crore in the domestic market. However, the real challenge will be on Monday when weekday collections usually drop.
Devara Part 1 movie review
The ABP Live review of Devara Part 1 reads: On the whole, 'Devara: Part 1' is a gripping action drama that offers an entertaining cinematic experience. Jr NTR delivers a stellar performance in two distinct roles, while Saif Ali Khan shines as the vengeful antagonist. The film’s stunning visuals, epic action sequences, and compelling performances make it a must-watch, even if the storyline becomes predictable at times. If you’re a fan of larger-than-life revenge dramas, 'Devara: Part 1' is definitely worth your time. Don’t miss out on this thrilling start to what promises to be an epic saga.
'Devara' marks Jr NTR's first solo release in six years, after 'Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava' in 2018. He was last seen in SS Rajamouli’s 'RRR' alongside Ram Charan in 2022.