Young Tiger NTR, often hailed as the “King of Openings,” has once again proven his dominance with the record-breaking start of Devara in the Telugu states. The action drama witnessed unimaginable opening day occupancies, with some centers surpassing even the mighty RRR.
According to PR sources, Devara collected a staggering Rs. 54.21 crores share (excluding GST) on day one across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The early morning shows at 1 AM, 4 AM, and 7 AM, combined with high ticket prices, fueled the film’s mammoth opening.
Here’s a detailed region-wise breakdown:
- Nizam – Rs. 19.32 crores
- Vizag – Rs. 5.47 crores
- Guntur – Rs. 6.27 crores
- Nellore – Rs. 2.11 crores
- Krishna – Rs. 3.02 crores
- East Godavari – Rs. 4.02 crores
- West Godavari – Rs. 3.60 crores
- Ceeded – Rs. 10.40 crores
The total share from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana stands at Rs. 54.21 crores (excluding GST), making Devara the second all-time highest day-one grosser in these regions, only behind RRR.
Notably, Devara is only the second film to hit double digits in Ceeded after RRR, underscoring NTR’s unparalleled fan base in the Rayalaseema region. With the film’s business estimated at over Rs. 110 crores in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, distributors are poised for major profits as the positive trend continues