The much-anticipated film of NTR Jr, titled “Devara”, has achieved the stunning feat of crossing $1 million in advance bookings across North America. Interestingly, it has been achieved way in advance of the release of the film’s trailer and goes on to show how the movie has fired the imagination of the fans.
Record-Breaking Advance Sales
The advance sales of “Devara: Part 1” started in the last week of August and have quickly surpassed all expectations. The film has so far gathered over $1.05 million net advance bookings (approximately Rs 8.81 crore). With this, “Devara” has emerged as the first Indian film to achieve this feat in North America in 2024. That says a lot about NTR Jr’s vast fan base and the appeal that this movie holds.
The Success of Premiere Show
A good share of the advance bookings is in the region of approximately $850,000 (Rs 7.13 crore) for its premiere shows from the US alone. More than 28,000 tickets have been sold so far, along with $55,000 (Rs 46 lakh) from the Canada circuit1 alone. And that’s a good show based on the Telugu version of the film alone, which means it is having a fantastic opening even before the release.
Devara Cast and Crew
“Devara” is an ensemble cast. It includes:
- Dual roles by NTR Jr.
- Prabhas in and as ‘Salaar’
- Saif Ali Khan is marking his Telugu debut with antagonist Bhaira
- Janhvi Kapoor is also marking her Telugu cinema debut
- Prakash Raj
- Srikanth
- Shine Tom Chacko
- Narain
By Koratala Siva, the film is set amidst the coastline of India promising an action-packed saga.
Promotions and Expectations
The promotion of the film has been going on at a full pace, wherein the star cast and other crew members have been making active interactions with the fans and the media. NTR Jr, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor are going around popular TV shows and social media to keep the excitement alive. The imminent release of the film’s trailer would present it even more effectively and enhance the advance sales.
Conclusion
Devara is all set to emerge as the biggest blockbuster, and its advance bookings, which began a week in advance, just broke all previous records, creating a roaring success for its release. The fans are eagerly waiting for the movie’s release on September 27, 2024. The entire industry awaits the response of this highly anticipated film at the box office.