As the highly anticipated sequel Dharmaveer 2 prepares for release this week, it brings a major challenge for NTR’s Devara, especially in the Hindi belt, with Maharashtra being a key battleground.
Dharmaveer 2, based on the life of the late influential leader Anand Dighe, the mentor of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, is expected to draw huge crowds in the state.
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Anand Dighe, a close associate of the late Balasaheb Thackeray, holds immense emotional significance for people in Maharashtra.
The first installment of Dharmaveer was a massive success, and with the sequel releasing ahead of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly polls, the timing couldn’t be more critical.
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Devara, releasing on the same day, faces stiff competition for screen space and audience attention in Mumbai and Maharashtra. Given that Mumbai is a stronghold for Bollywood films, a solid success here would significantly boost Devara’s pan-India success.
The team behind Devara will be hoping that Dharmaveer 2 does not receive as much positive word of mouth, allowing their film to dominate the market.
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For NTR to achieve pan-India stardom, the performance of Devara in Maharashtra is crucial.
However, Devara is securing a large number of shows in key Hindi-speaking regions like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, particularly in B and C centers.
These areas are known for their strong mass appeal, and if Devara’s core emotional narrative and high-octane action sequences resonate with the audiences, the film has the potential to deliver a massive surprise at the box office.
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