The PAN India film Devara: Part 1 finally hit screens on 27th September 2024 and has since been showered with immense love from audiences, smashing several box office records. The film’s worldwide collection now stands at a monumental ₹521 crores+, with over $6 million from the US alone.
Touched by the overwhelming response, the film’s leading star, NTR Jr—known as the “Man of Masses”—expressed his heartfelt gratitude to fans through an Instagram post. In his message, he wrote:
“My heart is filled with immense gratitude for the overwhelming response to Devara Part 1. This film holds a special place in my heart, and seeing the outpouring of love from around the world makes it even more special. First and foremost, I want to thank my fellow cast members; Saif Sir, Janhvi, Prakash Raj Garu, Srikanth Garu, and all the other actors for breathing life into their characters so ably and giving our story wings. A huge thanks to my captain, Koratala Siva, for his vision of conceiving this world and this tale.
“His leadership guided us through every step of making this magnificent vision a reality. Anirudh, what can I say? The world is talking about what he has done for the movie. Rathnavelu Sir made each frame stunning. Sabu Sir for the great production design, Yugandhar Garu for the VFX, and Sreekar Prasad Garu for the edit, and all the technicians for shaping the product in the best possible way!”
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He added, “Congratulations and thanks to all the distributors and exhibitors who have been part of making our film’s spectacular run in theatres. A heartfelt thank you to all the well-wishers from the film fraternity for your love and support. Thank you to the media across the nation for your continued support and coverage. Grateful for the love and encouragement you have extended for Devara! Lastly, a big thank you to our producers, Sudhakar Mikkilineni Garu and Harikrishna Kosaraju Garu, who made this project possible and helped it stand tall. Thank you, audiences across the world, for celebrating it even more than we did.”
He concluded with a message to his fans: “Seeing all your unconditional warmth leaves me speechless. To my FANS who always stand by me and keep giving me that energy, I feel truly blessed. Your unwavering support is the reason I push myself beyond limits. I carry each of your love-filled cheers and words of encouragement in my heart. It’s your belief in me that gives me strength, and for that, I am forever indebted. You are the reason this journey is meaningful, and I promise to keep giving my best for you. Thank you for carrying it on your shoulders and making Devara Part 1 a huge success and a remarkable blockbuster. LOVE.”
Directed by Koratala Siva and produced by NTR Arts and Yuvasudha Arts Devara: Part 1 has left an indelible mark on audiences. With NTR Jr.’s powerful performance, alongside co-stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, and Kaala Bhairava’s captivating music, the film has become a full-blown cinematic experience.