Hi Movie Lovers, What’s Up? Have you heard about our Young Tiger NTR’s latest blockbuster Devara: Part 1? Directed by Koratala Siva, this action drama starring stars like Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, released in theaters on September 27, 2024 and shook the box office. Now it is trending in the top 10 on the global non-English films list on Netflix for four weeks, making a furor! Devara, which started streaming on Netflix from November 8, 2024, is trending in 12 countries, including the number 1 spot in Pakistan and Maldives. This movie is captivating the global audience with NTR action, Anirudh music, and a story of Koratala. What is this hype? Why is Devara creating so much dust? Randra, let's chat about the movie for a while, is the popcorn ready?
Devara on Netflix: Four weeks in the global top 10!
Devara: Part 1 started streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on November 8, 2024. English dubbing became available from November 21, and Hindi dubbing from November 22. Immediately after its release, the movie entered the top 10 of Netflix's global non-English films list. According to the post by @YoTainment on X, it stood at 6th place with 2.2 million views and 6.4 million watch hours in the first week. It ranked 7th in the second week with 1.9 million views, 4th in the third week with 1.7 million views, and 6th in the fourth week with 2.8 million views and 8.1 million watch hours. With a total of 8.6 million views, Devara is the only Telugu film to trend on Netflix in 2024. The film has held the number 1 spot in Pakistan and Maldives and is trending in the top 10 in 12 countries, including India (#4), Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. As written by Forbes, Devara is a rare feat to remain on the global list for four weeks, and Devara is third in the South Indian film charts after Maharaja and Lucky Bhaskar. As @DevaraMovie on X tweeted, “Devara is the only Telugu film to trend in Netflix’s global top 10 for four weeks in 2024.”
Story, Cast, Crew: Why the hype?
Devara: Part 1 is set in a village on the Red Sea coast. NTR plays dual roles—as Devara (the village chieftain) and Vara (his son). Devara stops arms smuggling in his village, which leads to a fight with Bhaira (Saif Ali Khan). NTR’s action scenes and emotional depth in this fierce action drama left fans spellbound. Janhvi Kapoor made her Telugu debut in the role of Thangam, but some felt that her role was limited to scenes in the second half. Saif Ali Khan gave an intense performance in his Telugu debut as a villain. The supporting cast like Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Murali Sharma, Shruti Marathe added strength to the film.
Directed by Koratala Siva, Anirudh Ravichander's music added zest to the film. The song video of "Chuttamalle" went viral. The visuals of the film looked grand with R. Ratnavelu's cinematography and A. Sreekar Prasad's editing. Produced by Sudhakar Mikkilineni, Kosaraju Harikrishna, and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under the banners of Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, the film was made on a budget of 300 crores and collected 380-521 crores gross. The film is planned in two parts, fans are already waiting for Part 2.
Why is Devara a hit on Netflix?
There are many reasons why Devara became a global success on Netflix:
NTR’s mass appeal: NTR’s global fan base has grown after RRR. His action and emotions in dual roles have captivated the audience. As Times Now writes, “Devara has topped the global charts with NTR’s star power”.
Multi-language release: The film is available to a global audience with Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi, and English dubbing. As India Jagran writes, “Multi-language dubs have made Devara a global hit”.
Action and visuals: The action sequences set against the backdrop of the ocean and the grand visuals have given the film an international appeal. In a Quora post, a user compared Devara to the “Indian version of Pirates of the Caribbean”.
Anirudh Music: Songs like “Fear of Devara”, “Chuttamalle”, Anirudh’s BGM gave energy to the film. Times Now wrote, “Anirudh’s songs connected with the audience”.
Pan-India Reach: Bollywood stars like Saif and Janhvi, gave a broad appeal to the pan-India release of the film. Forbes wrote, “Devara collected an opening of 32 million dollars in its theatrical run”.
Mixed reviews, but mass response!
Devaraki received mixed reviews from critics. With a rating of 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, some felt that the film was weak in emotional connect. As Great Andhra wrote, “The visuals of the film are grand, but the emotions did not connect strongly”. Some commented that the climax was in the style of Baahubali and Janhvi’s role was not that impactful. However, NTR fans enjoyed this action entertainer to the fullest. The collections of over 500 crores in theaters and 8.6 million views on Netflix show the mass appeal of this film. Fans are showing their enthusiasm on X by calling him “Man of Masses @tarak9999”.
Why should you watch Devara?
NTR Action: NTR’s firebrand performance in dual roles is the highlight of the film.
Grand Visuals: The ocean backdrop, the action sequences are like an eye feast.
Anirudh Music: Songs, BGM are perfect for a party playlist.
Pan-India Vibe: Anyone can enjoy it with Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and English dubs.
Part 2 Hype: The suspense of the climax has increased the anticipation for the sequel.
Conclusion: Have you seen Devara?
Devara: Part 1 is a proud moment for Telugu cinema as it has been in the top 10 of the global non-English films list on Netflix for four weeks! This film has impressed the global audience with NTR's action, Koratala Siva's vision, Anirudh's music, and grand visuals. With 8.6 million views and trending in 12 countries, Devara has become a mass boss. Have you seen this movie? What is your favorite scene? Share it in the comments, bro! Let's continue the movie talk!