-The cinematic world is buzzing as ‘Devara: Part 1’ storms onto the scene, its electrifying trailer setting hearts racing and expectations soaring. Man of masses NTR Jr’s epic action saga is a tidal wave of entertainment poised to sweep across screens worldwide. Its much-awaited surfaced today, creating excitement across the Indian film industry and fan base clamoring for the never-seen-before action extravaganza it has been promising. The film’s music by Anirudh Ravichander featuring ‘Dheere Dheere’, ‘Davudi’ and the intense Fear track, has already hooked listeners nationwide, setting the stage for a chart-topping playlist that will make waves. In a whirlwind of excitement, the film has shattered records, becoming the fastest Indian movie to sell over 35,000+ tickets in North America and 30,000+ tickets in the US alone and is raked in over an impressive $1M+ pre-sales before the trailer release. Amid all the chatter, the trailer launch unfolded in a dazzling spectacle.
The star-studded event saw the attendance of man of masses NTR Jr, director of Koratala Siva and Indian cinema’s iconic filmmaker Karan Johar, who along with AA Films acquired the rights for the film’s North India theatrical distribution. The power-packed trio beamed with pride as they unveiled their vision to the world underscoring its pan-Indian appeal.
Billed as the year’s biggest catch in mass entertainment, the trailer reels in viewers with its jaw-dropping action sequences, offering a cinematic voyage like no other. The epic action saga, anchored in coastal lands, chronicles emotionally charged incidents set against a periodic backdrop. NTR Jr helms the ship as the titular protagonist, a lighthouse of hope for the deprived and a tempest for evildoers. Having collaborated with NTR Jr for the superhit film Janatha Garage, director Koratala Siva has expertly navigated this Goliath of a film that introduces us to a brand new world, curating an action-packed experience that pushes the boundaries of cinema itself. Devara will make you witness a world that people have not witnessed yet but will make you want to be a part of it. Saif Ali Khan will be seen as Bhaira, a villain so captivating that his glimpses have set the internet ablaze, teasing a clash of titans that will leave audiences stunned. The star power doesn’t stop there – along with Saif, Janhvi Kapoor makes her grand Telugu debut with the film.
Talking about the genesis of the film, NTR Jr says, “We came up with this idea of this protagonist. Usually in commercial mainstream movies, we have a protagonist coming from the downtrodden when there’s absolute zero courage. The protagonist comes forward and gives courage to the people who need it and moves forward. Here’s the flip to Devara, when courage is completely filled to the brim, there needs to be a certain amount of fear. The protagonist is actually trying to give in (to) fear (rather) than courage. So that for me was a phenomenal idea. Then we started the journey of Devara and I hope we’ve lived up to the expectations of the trailer.”
Expressing his thoughts about the film and his bond with NTR Jr, Koratala Siva says, “I’m a little bit tensed like this is my debut film. I hope everyone likes the film as much as we did. He (NTR Jr) is a very close friend of mine and once he’s in front of the camera suddenly he changes his persona and he looks wild. During every shot, I just keep staring at him.”