Jr. NTR’s Devara is riding a silent wave despite the trailer receiving mixed responses, as the numbers show. North America pre-sales have already surpassed $2.5 million for the first weekend. Below are our early predictions for Devara.
If Devara opens with word-of-mouth that it’s a one-time watch, we can expect over $2.5 million on premiere day, which is terrific. The first weekend could reach over $5 million with just average talk.
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This means the film will hit breakeven by the end of its first weekend. If the talk is solid (Good or Very Good), the numbers could surprise significantly. In that case, Devara’s target will be Salar in North America, which made $8.9 million, though that’s on the higher side.
Looking at the current numbers and trends, it’s clear that audiences have decided to watch it in theaters at least once, even before the reviews and the first screenings.
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Now, the range depends on the strength of the content and the kind of applause it receives from critics who evaluate films based on substance, not just hype and pre-sale figures.