The much-anticipated Telugu action drama, “Devara Part 1,” directed by Kortala Siva and starring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, has made a significant impact on its opening day. The film has grossed an impressive ₹77.8 crore in India by the end of its first day.
Telugu Occupancy Rates
The film saw strong occupancy rates across different showtimes on its first day. Here is a detailed breakdown:
- Morning Shows: 80.11%
- Afternoon Shows: 71.46%
- Evening Shows: 79.21%
- Night Shows: 87.45%
These figures indicate a robust interest in the film, especially during the night shows, which recorded the highest occupancy.
Telugu Occupancy Rates in Major Cities
Below is a table showing the occupancy rates in various regions:
| City | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | Night |
| Hyderabad | 9.63% | 14.85% | 17.20% | 31.81% |
| Bengaluru | 10.12% | 15.30% | 18.45% | 32.50% |
| Chennai | 8.90% | 13.75% | 16.80% | 30.45% |
| Vijayawada | 9.50% | 14.20% | 17.00% | 31.00% |
| Warangal | 9.80% | 14.50% | 17.30% | 31.50% |
| Guntur | 9.70% | 14.40% | 17.10% | 31.30% |
| Visakhapatnam | 9.60% | 14.30% | 17.00% | 31.20% |
| Nizamabad | 9.40% | 14.10% | 16.90% | 31.00% |
| NCR | 8.80% | 13.60% | 16.50% | 30.20% |
| Mumbai | 9.20% | 14.00% | 16.80% | 30.80% |
| Karimnagar | 9.50% | 14.20% | 17.00% | 31.00% |
| Mahbubnagar | 9.30% | 14.00% | 16.80% | 30.80% |
| Kakinada | 9.70% | 14.40% | 17.10% | 31.30% |
Box Office Performance
“Devara Part 1” has shown a strong performance at the box office, with a significant contribution from the Telugu-speaking regions. The film’s grand visuals, compelling storyline, and the star power of Jr NTR have been pivotal in drawing large crowds. The movie’s pre-sales also contributed to its impressive first-day earnings, with a pre-sales figure of ₹100 crore worldwide.
Audience Response
The audience response has been mixed, with some praising the film’s action sequences and performances, while others felt the storyline could have been stronger. Despite the mixed reviews, the film’s box office performance indicates a strong fan base and widespread appeal.
Conclusion
Devara Part 1 has made a remarkable start at the box office, with strong occupancy rates and impressive earnings on its first day. The film’s performance in the Telugu-speaking regions has been particularly noteworthy, and it will be interesting to see how it continues to perform in the coming days.
