The trailer for Jr NTR’s Devara was released yesterday and has already set the internet abuzz, racking up over 8.7 million views and 670,000+ likes. These impressive numbers have given a big boost to NTR fans and director Koratala Siva, who is looking to make a strong comeback. However, while fans are excited, some neutral viewers have expressed mixed reactions, raising a few questions about the film.
The trailer reveals that NTR will portray both a father and son, a popular yet familiar narrative across film industries. The success of this formula will now rely heavily on the execution of the story. Fans have also pointed out similarities between Devara and Koratala’s previous film Acharya. Certain scenes, characters, and even action sequences bear a resemblance, with Saif Ali Khan’s character appearing to echo Sonu Sood’s role from Acharya. Additionally, a friendly wrestling match between NTR and Saif Ali Khan mirrors one from Acharya featuring Ram Charan and Sonu Sood. These resemblances have raised some concerns among viewers.
Despite this, the trailer has generated significant excitement, even though some feel the film leans more toward a mass Telugu entertainer with a revenge-driven father-son plot, rather than a grand pan-India project.
While the trailer numbers and pre-sales are promising, the movie’s ultimate success will depend on NTR’s star power and first-day audience reactions. NTR’s box office appeal is undeniable, and fans are confident that Koratala Siva has more surprises in store that will unfold on the big screen.