JrNtr-starrer Devara: Part 1, was released in theatres on Friday, and as expected, it set the box office on fire in India and worldwide. Directed by Koratala Siva, the Telugu action drama has set a new benchmark for Jr. NTR’s solo ventures, grossing ₹155.45 crore worldwide on its opening day, making it his biggest solo opener to date. This monumental achievement places Devara as the second-biggest Indian film opener of 2024, trailing only Prabhas Kalki 2898 AD.
Here’s the detailed breakdown of the first day collections-
- AP & TG – ₹81.75 Cr
- Karnataka – ₹11.55 Cr
- Tamil Nadu – ₹2.40 Cr
- Kerala – ₹0.60 Cr
- Rest of India – ₹11.15 Cr
- Overseas – ₹48 Cr
Worldwide Gross – ₹155.45 Cr
Devara opened at ₹7.75 Cr net in Hindi. Expecting a substantial boost over the weekend as word of mouth is positive.
Directed by Koratala Siva, the film stars Jr. NTR in the lead role alongside Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan and Prakash Raj. The film was released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.
