Telugu superstar Jr. NTR is all set to conquer the box office with his upcoming movie Devara: Part 1. The film’s Day 1 advance bookings are witnessing unprecedented numbers both in India and the USA setting the stage for a massive worldwide opening.
India’s Massive Pre-Sales for Devara
The advance bookings for Devara have crossed an astonishing ₹12 crore in India for Day 1 with over 4.75 lakh tickets sold. The movie has seen massive demand across key states especially in the Telugu-speaking regions. Below is the state-wise collection for the first day including block seats:
- Andhra Pradesh: ₹5.80 crore gross from 1,260 shows.
- Telangana: ₹33.49 lakh gross from 143 shows.
- Karnataka: ₹3.20 crore gross from 467 shows.
- Tamil Nadu: ₹36.11 lakh gross from 107 shows.
- Delhi: ₹7,020 gross from 5 shows.
In Hyderabad Day 1 advances have already crossed ₹1.5 crore with 41,680 tickets sold.
Record-Breaking Sales in the USA
Devara is also creating waves internationally especially in the USA where the premiere advance bookings have surpassed $2.1 million. The film has sold 67,311 tickets across 738 locations and 2,052 shows. This is a tremendous feat showcasing Jr. NTR’s global appeal after the success of RRR.
In comparison, other biggies like:
- Kalki 2898 AD: $713K
- RRR: $540K
- Salaar: $445K
have been left behind by the sheer power of Devara’s pre-sales with Texas alone accounting for $500K of the advance sales.
Worldwide Pre-Sales Near ₹30 Crore
The total global pre-sales for Devara are now nearing ₹30 crore as fans eagerly await its release. With a couple of days still left the movie is on track to deliver a massive opening possibly surpassing ₹100 crore on its first day itself. Jr. NTR’s last solo release Aravindha Sametha, grossed ₹58 crore on its first day and Devara is expected to break this record with ease.
The incredible pre-sales figure for Devara: Part 1 are a testament to Jr. NTR’s growing popularity both in India and internationally. As the film gears up for its release the box office is set to witness a phenomenal opening with projections of over ₹100 crore worldwide on Day 1. Devara is already rewriting records and it hasn’t even hit the screens yet.