Devara is all geared up to surpass the recent big-budget film Kalki 2898 AD in all eight territories of the Telugu states.
Despite Kalki 2898 AD being made on a staggering budget of ₹600 crores, double that of Devara, and boasting a star-studded cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone, Devara is expected to outshine it in terms of opening day collections.
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This achievement highlights the undeniable power of mass cinema combined with the raw stardom of a mass superstar like Jr NTR.
Even with the initial skepticism surrounding Devara due to Koratala Siva’s setback with Acharya, lukewarm trailers, and average music, the film is set to stun everyone with its first-day collections.
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Estimates suggest that Devara could easily hit a ₹100 crore worldwide gross on its first day, with the possibility of reaching ₹120 crore.
It could have also touched the 150 crore mark if the hype was stronger in Hindi belts. The bookings in the Hindi regions are not up to the mark.
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The film is expected to dominate in the Telugu states, the US, and Karnataka, with massive fan anticipation.
In the US market, Devara is showing incredible momentum, having already secured $2.25 million in advance ticket sales, closing in on RRR’s premiere day sales of $2.6 million.
With nearly 75K tickets sold, Devara is well on its way to breaking RRR’s record of 89K ticket sales for the premiere.
It has also surpassed Salaar’s advance sales and is now targeting Kalki 2898 AD’s premiere pre-sales.
The film’s roaring advance sales show that it is poised for a total box office explosion. Jr NTR’s massive fan base and the hype surrounding the film have pushed it to become a beast at the ticket window.