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Devara 2 Update: Jr NTR and Koratala Siva to resume high-octane sequel shoot by mid-2026 post Dragon wrap

Director Koratala Siva, who recently delivered a massive global success with Devara: Part 1, is reportedly not planning on any long breaks. While the industry eagerly awaits the second installment of his coastal action saga starring Jr NTR, latest industry reports shared by Chitrambhalare suggest that the filmmaker has locked a versatile three-project lineup, including a potential collaboration with veteran powerhouse Nandamuri Balakrishna. The most buzzing update from the director's camp involves a fresh script narrated to the God of Masses, Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK). Known for weaving social messages into high-octane commercial entertainers like Mirchi and Srimanthudu, industry reports shared by Chitrambhalare indicate that Koratala Siva has already held talks with Balayya. This project is reportedly part of a back-to-back lineup the director is locking while waiting for Jr NTR to complete his current commitments for Dragon and return for the Devara 2 shoot in mid-2026 Fans of Jr NTR have been anxious for updates on Devara 2. According to recent reports, the project is scheduled to resume filming by mid-2026. This timeline aligns with Jr NTR's current commitments, as the actor is expected to complete his work on the highly anticipated film Dragon (and War 2) before returning to the world of Devara. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The anticipation for the sequel stems from the massive success of the first part, which established Jr NTR as a global force and marked a strong comeback for Koratala Siva. Devara: Part 1 (2024) - Final Box Office Performance Worldwide Gross: ₹428Crore India Net (All Languages): ₹292.47 Crore Overseas Collection: ₹77 Crore Theatrical Verdict: SuperHit Devara: Part 1 concluded on a massive cliffhanger, setting the stage for an intense clash between the characters portrayed by Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan.While there is no official confirmation yet regarding the NBK project, Koratala Siva's strategy seems clear: staying prolific while waiting for the Man of Masses to return for the epic conclusion of the Devara saga.

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Producer Provides Fresh Clarification On Jr. NTR's Devara 2

Hyderabad, January 28 - Amid persistent rumours surrounding the fate of director Koratala Siva's Devara: Part 2, the film's producer has provided a fresh update. There have been reports that the sequel might be shelved or indefinitely delayed, but the producer has denied the rumours, stating that the movie is well on track. According to the producer Sudhakar Mikkilineni (via India Today), the apparent silence around Devara 2 was largely due to scheduling complexities and the makers' decision to take ample time before moving into the next phase. With Jr. NTR currently committed to other projects, the team wants to ensure that the sequel gets the required scale, preparation, and focused production timeline, rather than rushing into it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) He said, "We will begin shooting for it in May this year. We plan to release it next year, in 2027. The film will surely be another blockbuster hit". The clarification also comes in the wake of mixed narratives following Devara: Part 1, which opened to strong box office numbers but sparked divided opinions on the creative front. The makers are reportedly keen on using the feedback constructively, ensuring that Devara 2 ups the stakes in terms of storytelling, action set-pieces, and emotional depth. The first part of the movie, released in 2024, was a box office success with a worldwide collection of 428 crores gross. Stay tuned...

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75 days ago

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Is Jr. NTR's Devara 2 Shelved? Here Is The Latest Update

Hyderabad, November 27 - Superstar Jr NTR's much-anticipated Devara 2, which was once announced with immense fanfare, has reportedly hit a major roadblock amid the continuous delay. According to recent industry chatter and multiple media reports, the sequel to the hit film may have been shelved, leaving fans confused and seeking clarity from the makers. Over the last couple of months, there have been rumours that Jr. NTR is not convinced of the idea director Koratala Siva has been trying to shape in the script. What was initially pitched as a two-part epic now seems to be stuck in limbo, with no concrete movement on the production front. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The first film, directed by Koratala Siva, generated solid buzz before release, went on to become a box office hit with over 400 crores gross collection. Part 2 was confirmed with the first film, but according to the Telugu media reports, the makers have decided to shelve the sequel. Adding to the uncertainty, Jr NTR's packed schedule — which includes multiple high-profile commitments — is said to have made the sequel's development even more complicated. Reports also suggest that creative differences over the narrative of the second part contributed to the project being put on hold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) For fans, the confusion lies in the contrast between earlier official promotions and new media rumours. On the film's first anniversary, the team confirmed Devara 2, generating excitement about the continuation of the story. However, recent updates indicate that the project may no longer be a priority, with insiders hinting that the sequel is unlikely to happen. At the moment, neither Jr NTR nor the producers have issued a formal statement about the fate of Devara 2. Until then, the film remains stuck between an official announcement and the growing assumption that the sequel has been quietly shelved. Fans continue to wait for clarity, hoping the makers address the speculation soon. Meanwhile, Jr. NTR will next be seen in director Prashanth Neel's period action drama Dragon, which is currently in production. The RRR star also has a film with Trivikram Srinivas, which will start by Neel's movie. Stay tuned...

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287 days ago

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Jr. NTR's Action Drama With Director Prashanth Neel To Be Released In June 2026

Hyderabad, April 29 - Superstar Jr. NTR's hugely-awaited period action drama film, tentatively titled Dragon with KGF director Prashanth Neel has been confirmed to hit the big screen in June 2026, the makers announced on Tuesday. ## Taking to the social media platform X, NTR Arts announced that the film will be released on June 25, 2026, in multiple languages. The makers will unveil the first look glimpse of Jr. NTR on his 42nd birthday, which is on May 20. ## NTR-Neel film was originally announced for Sankranthi 2026 release, but it has now been moved back to June. The shoot of the film was recently commenced while the RRR star joined it on April 22. It will be the actor's next release after the upcoming War 2, which hits the big screen on August 14 this year.## Meanwhile, Jr. NTR also has a film with Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar, along with the second part of director Koratala Siva's Devara. Both films will start after Dragon. ## A Massacre by the dynamic duo delivers a notice for a havoc-filled experience 🔥 𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.You’ll hear the loudest chants! #NTRNeel 💥 A Special glimpse for the Man of Masses @Tarak9999’s birthday.#PrashanthNeel @MythriOfficial @NTRNeelFilm @TSeries… pic.twitter.com/3P2uFCo7kc— NTR Arts (@NTRArtsOfficial) April 29, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR Confirms His Four-Film Line-Up

Hyderabad, April 6 — Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has confirmed his future film line-up during the success celebrations of Telugu comedy Mad Square, which featured his brother-in-law, Nithin, as one of the main leads. The RRR star was invited as the chief guest for the event, where he confirmed his next four films. ## It is known to all that Jr. NTR is presently shooting for Prashanth Neel's action drama, tentatively titled Dragon, along with his big Bollywood debut under Yash Raj Films, War 2, a spy action thriller which also stars Hrithik Roshan and is directed by Ayan Mukerji. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, the Telugu superstar reaffirmed Devara 2, to be directed by Koratala Siva, amid the endless rumours. The actor stressed that the second part of his 2024 hit will definitely be made, and the shoot for the same will start after Dragon. ## There have been rumours that Jr. NTR will team with Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar for an action drama film. While the actor didn't mention the director's name, he confirmed a film with producer Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainment. The media reports have confirmed that the film in question will be directed by Nelson. ## As has been confirmed during the Mad Square success bash, Jr. NTR has at least 4 films lined up. War 2 is slated to hit the screens on August 14 this year, while Dragon is likely to release on Sankranthi 2026. Devara 2 and Nelson's movie are expected to hit the screens in 2027 and 2028, respectively. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Tops 400 Crore Worldwide Gross

Hyderabad, October 14 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1 defied mixed reviews to emerge as a big success at the worldwide box office, surpassing 400 crore gross collection.## Directed by Koratala Siva, the movie has minted approximately 401 crores which includes 324 crores gross at the domestic box office and an estimated 77 crores overseas through the third weekend (17 days). With this, it has become the second Telugu movie and the fourth Indian title of 2024 to achieve the feat. ## Devara is the second film of Jr. NTR to top 400 crores worldwide gross after RRR, also starring Ram Charan. While the multiple factors worked in the favor of RRR, the latest box office hit has purely been carried by the stardom of Jr. NTR. ## Overall, Devara: Part 1 is the 7th Telugu movie of all time to achieve the milestone of 400 crores worldwide gross, after Saaho, Baahubali: The Beginning, Salaar: Ceasefire, Kalki 2898 AD, RRR, and Baahubali 2. BB2 remains the highest Telugu grosser and second-highest Indian movie with 1790 crores gross.## For director Koratala Siva, Devara proved to be a major comeback after a huge setback with Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan's Acharya. It is his second movie with Jr. NTR after the blockbuster Janatha Garage (2016). ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Jr. NTR Teams Up With 'Jailer' Director Nelson Dilipkumar

Hyderabad, November 9 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR is basking on the success of the action drama Devara: Part 1 which grossed over 420 crores at the worldwide box office. This was the actor's second release in nearly 6 years and now, he is gearing up for back-to-back films. ## Jr. NTR is currently shooting for Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2 which marks his Bollywood debut. He will soon start director Prashanth Neel's action drama, tentatively titled Dragon, and now according to the latest reports, the actor has locked in one more film. ## As per the latest Telugu media reports, the RRR star has been in talks with Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar for a film. It is said that Nelson narrated a few story ideas to Jr. NTR and one of them will be locked soon. It will be the actor's next after Dragon. ## Nelson last directed superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer which was a huge blockbuster last year. His next directorial is Jailer 2 with the superstar and the production for the same is expected to begin once Rajinikanth finishes work on director Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie. Either Sun Pictures or KVN Productions is expected to producer NTR's film.## Jr. NTR, on the other hand, also has the second part of Devara with director Koratala Siva. The production timeline for the same is not yet locked. Meanwhile, the actor's next release is War 2 which is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14, 2025. It is being directed by Ayan Mukerji and also stars Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in the leading roles.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Tops 300 Crore Worldwide Gross

Mumbai, October 2 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1 is heading towards emerging as a big success at the box office and has crossed 300 crores gross collection worldwide, becoming the second movie of the actor to do so after RRR. ## Directed by Koratala Siva, Devara: Part 1 has grossed approximately 286 crores at the worldwide box office through the first Tuesday (5 days). The biz has exploded domestically today, on the first Wednesday due to the Gandhi Jayanti national holiday, crossing 300 crores gross as I type this. ## Devara is the second film of Jr. NTR to breach the milestone of 300 crores gross after SS Rajamouli's directorial RRR, co-starring Ram Charan. As said, the latest blockbuster is the first solo film of Jr. NTR to gross 300 crores globally, emerging as a big success. ## It is the second Telugu movie after Kalki 2898 AD, and 5th Indian title of 2024 to enter the 300 crores gross club at the global box office. Kalki remains the only film of the year (so far) to hit the 1000 crores milestone worldwide.## The worldwide popularity Jr. NTR gained after RRR is hugely benefitting him with Devara, which, otherwise received a mixed reception. The Hindi version of the film has turned out to be a sleeper success and with the holiday season approaching, the movie is expected to emerge as a big success in the dubbed version.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Scored Second Biggest Opening of 2024

Hyderabad, September 28 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has displayed his sheer stardom with action drama Devara: Part 1 which shattered projections to score one of the biggest openings for an Indian movie of all-time and the second biggest of 2024 at the worldwide box office with close to 150 crores gross collection. ## Directed by Koratala Siva, Devara had a sensational opening day, grossing approximately 145 crores at the worldwide box office. In India, the movie grossed approximately 98 crores (82.50 crores net) collection while the overseas collection is an estimated 47 crores, including premieres. ## Devara has taken one of the biggest openings in Telugu states with approximately 74 crores gross. The movie surprised in the dubbed Hindi version to take a very good opening of 7.50 crores net (9 crores gross), and this is driven by the growing popularity of Jr. NTR in the Hindi belt. ## The worldwide opening of 145 crores is the second biggest of 2024 for the Indian movie, behind only Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD which minted approximately 178 crores gross. Devara also has the second biggest opening of the year at the domestic as well as overseas box office, behind Kalki. ## Overall, Devara is the 7th biggest Indian opener of all time at the global box office, behind RRR, Baahubali 2, Kalki, Salaar: Part 1, KGF: Chapter 2, and Leo. ## Stay tuned...

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501 days ago

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Box Office: 'Devara: Part 1' Scored 75+ Crores Worldwide Pre-Sales For Opening Day

Hyderabad, September 27 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's much-awaited Devara: Part 1 has finally hit the big screens amid huge anticipation and the back of sensational pre-sales. Koratala Siva directs the movie which also stars Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in prominent roles. ## Devara has scored huge pre-sales for the opening day. In India, the movie has minted approximately 45+ crore gross while overseas sales are $3.6 million (30 crore) for the worldwide advance booking of 75+ crore gross which also includes premiere sales. ## For the opening weekend, the action drama has minted over 90+ in advance sales which is one of the highest for an Indian title. The movie is expected to take an opening of 125+ crores gross at the worldwide box office, which will be the second biggest of 2024 after Kalki 2898 AD. ## Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, the film stars Jr. NTR in dual roles, alongside Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in their first Telugu film. Shruti Marathe, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, Kalaiyarasan and Murali Sharma appear in supporting parts. ## Stay tuned...

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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, September 26 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR returns to the big screens with director Koratala Siva's action drama Devara: Part 1 which is set to unleash at the box office tomorrow, September 27. It is the actor's first film since SS Rajamouli's directorial blockbuster RRR in March 2022. ## Devara has been creating waves with its advance booking response for the last few days. The movie's pre-sales have crossed 40 crores gross for the opening day in India (including block seats) while worldwide sales have surpassed the 75 crores mark which is one of the biggest for an Indian movie.## The historic pre-sales response to Devara has confirmed 100+ crores worldwide start at the box office and this will be Jr. NTR's back-to-back 100 crores opener and first solo movie to take this sort of opening at the box office. While the pre-sales aren't encouraging in the Hindi belt, the same is not the case in South Indian regions where tickets are getting sold out within minutes. The movie is having the best response in Telugu states where bookings are simply historic, followed by Karnataka and a decent response in Tamil Nadu. ## Given the pre-sales trend and how the market has behaved in the past, Devara is expected to score the opening in the range of 70 crore gross in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). This will be one of the biggest openings ever in this part of the country if the projection holds. Apart from AP/TG, Karnataka is another strong market for Telugu stars and pre-sales there are excellent. The movie is expected to score 10+ crores gross collection in the state. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Devara is heading towards the opening in the range of 3 crore gross with a large contribution from TN.## The North India is the market to watch out for Devara as far as the box office is concerned. Post RRR, there have been high expectations from Jr. NTR to deliver in Hindi which has become a strong market for Telugu movies. The pre-sales of the movie in Hindi hasn't been that strong but are still better than some of recent Bollywood movies featuring top stars. ## In Hindi, the movie is expected to take an opening of 5-6 crore gross which can be called a decent start. If it manages to get positive word of mouth, Devara has a real shot at scoring a healthy collection. Including all versions, the domestic opening of Devara is expected to be around 85-90 crores. ## The overseas pre-sales are also sensational and Devara is headed to take the opening of around $5 million (40 crores gross), for a worldwide opening of around 125 crores gross. If the projection holds, it will be the second biggest opening of 2024 after Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD. ## Jr. NTR's popularity is at an all-time high post the mega success of RRR and the numbers coming in from the domestic and international markets for Devara are a true statement of his sheer stardom which is growing day by day not just in India but internationally as well. ## Stay tuned...

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503 days ago

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Jr. NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' To Have An Extended Theatrical Window

Hyderabad, September 25 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR's action drama Devara: Part 1 is set to unleash at the box office this Friday (September 27) and the pre-sales for the same are over the roof in the domestic and international markets. ## Directed by Koratala Siva, Devara will have a 50-day theatrical window, unlike 4 weeks which has become a norm for most South Indian films. Another good news is that the film will have a proper release in Hindi due to the extended window. ## It is known to all that films with just 4 weeks' theatrical window don't get multiple releases in Hindi but it is said that Devara makers have agreed to extend the window which allows it to have multiple screenings along with single screens in the dubbed version.## Meanwhile, the full-fledged advance booking of Devara is expected to open today in Hindi. In Telugu, the pre-sales are easily one of the best at around 30 crore gross with more than a day left for the release. Worldwide sales have crossed 60 crore gross for the opening day. ## Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, Devara stars Jr. NTR in dual roles, alongside Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in their first Telugu film while Shruti Marathe, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, Kalaiyarasan and Murali Sharma appear in supporting parts. ## Stay tuned...