Koratala Siva’s Devara: Part 1, starring NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, hit theaters on September 27. Despite mixed reviews, the makers claimed it grossed ₹400 crore worldwide.
However, ever since its Netflix debut, social media was flooded with trolls and memes, with users on X (formerly Twitter) pointing out the film’s flaws.
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Director Koratala Siva has faced heavy backlash post-OTT release. Interestingly, even some die-hard NTR fans who staunchly defended Devara during its theatrical run are now acknowledging its shortcomings, leading to a wave of memes mocking the shift in perception.
On the other hand, Pushpa 2 has seen a completely different response. Unlike Devara, there’s neither widespread trolling nor overwhelming fan celebrations following its release on Netflix.
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OTT audiences seem largely indifferent after watching Pushpa 2. While some have questioned how such a formulaic commercial film managed to rake in ₹2000 crore, most social media discussions have been quiet.
Fans are satisfied with Allu Arjun’s massy avatar despite the lack of a solid story, while trolls haven’t found much to mock, keeping them silent as well.
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A few international fan handles attempted to hype certain scenes, but that buzz quickly faded after the initial excitement.
Despite being a massive blockbuster in theaters, Pushpa 2 has received a lukewarm response on OTT. Though viewership numbers are solid, they aren’t groundbreaking.
It appears Pushpa 2 is one of those theatrical blockbusters that won’t have much lasting impact in the streaming space.
