Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, September 19 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's much-awaited action drama Devara: Part 1 has fetched good worldwide pre-release theatrical business. The movie, directed by Koratala Siva, is scheduled to hit the big screens on September 27 in multiple languages.

Devara marks Jr. NTR's first solo release in 6 years and it has easily scored the highest pre-release business for the actor other than RRR which was a 2-hero tentpole. According to Andhra Box Office, the total worldwide business of the movie has been locked at around 180 crores.



In Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), the theatrical rights of Devara are valued at approximately 113 crores, including 45 crores in Nizam and 22 crores for Ceded area. Outside AP-TG, the Karnataka business is valued at 15 crores, followed by approximately 16.50 crores in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

The makers are expecting Devara to emerge as a big success in the Hindi belt and the business for the same is locked at approximately 15 crores while the overseas theatrical rights are sold at 26 crores. As said, the movie will need to score around 180 crores share (350 crores gross) at the worldwide box office to break even and emerge as a hit.

Devara is one of the most anticipated Pan India movies of the year and if it manages to get positive word of mouth, then it will be an easy road for it to emerge as a big hit at the box office. The movie will also get the holiday advantage and there isn't much competition for, at least, two weeks which will massively benefit it to score big.

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