Devara Part 1 faces tough Monday as box office collection falls by 68 per cent

Jr NTR's latest movie Devara: Part 1 experienced a significant decline in its box office performance on its first Monday (Sep 30), according to data from the industry tracking portal Sacnilk. The film's earnings dropped by 68 per cent, adding merely INR 12.5 crore to its total collection, following an impressive opening weekend.

The movie also features Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan as important characters.Devara: Part 1 commenced its theatrical journey with a strong opening day collection of INR 82.5 crore. The momentum continued into the second day, with the film earningINR 38.2 crore.

Sunday also went well for Jr NTR’s movie as it accumulated INR 39.9 crore.

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Despite the Monday dip, the film's cumulative box office collection in India has reached an impressive INR 173.1 crore overall after four days of its release. This total encompasses earnings from various language versions of the film across different regions of the country.

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On the global stage, Devara: Part 1 has made a substantial impact, with its worldwide gross collection reaching INR 304 crore thus far.

Devara Part 1 plot

The movie's narrative is set against the backdrop of the 1980s and 90s, focusing on the coastal region bordering Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The plot revolves around clans that assist smugglers in evading coast guard detection and facilitating the illicit entry of weapons into the country. Jr NTR takes on a challenging dual role in the film, while Saif Ali Khan portrays a rival clan leader. The conflict between these characters forms the crux of the story, promising viewers a gripping tale of power, loyalty, and betrayal.

Devara: Part 1's performance at the box office, despite the Monday decline, demonstrates the film's initial draw and the audience's interest in its star-studded cast and intriguing premise. As the movie continues its theatrical run, it will be interesting to observe how it fares in the coming days and whether it can maintain its momentum to achieve long-term success.