Devara Hindi Box Office (Closing Collection): Jr NTR Delivers a Stunning 70% ROI Post RRR!
Putting behind the huge success of RRR, Jr NTR’s Devara has indeed done well in the Hindi market. Even though it did not justify its pre-release hype, the Hindi dubbed version got crowned as a box office winner, while ensuring Jr NTR’s popularity is rising with each passing day within the Hindi belt. Let’s take a closer look at the journey of the film and the fantastic closing collections.
A Star-Studded Pre-Release Buzz
Starring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, Devara was one of the most anticipated films of the year. Helmed by Koratala Siva, the movie was mounted on a grand scale, generating significant pre-release excitement. While the film’s overall box office performance didn’t entirely match the mammoth expectations, its Hindi version proved that Jr NTR’s fan base in the Hindi-speaking regions is expanding rapidly.
Jr NTR’s Rising Popularity
Before RRR, Jr NTR had been gaining popularity in the Hindi belt due to TV broadcasting of his dubbed Telugu films. With RRR though, he entered Indian mainstream consciousness and became a household name. The SS Rajamouli magnum opus did ₹270 crores in Hindi alone. While RRR benefited from the brand value of Rajamouli and the multi-starrer appeal of the film, Devara was Jr NTR’s real test as a solo lead in the Hindi market.
Box Office Performance: A Surprise Sensation in Hindi Heartland
Devara (Hindi) started well and did good on day one with ₹7.95 crores. The numbers were steady over the opening weekend, collecting ₹29.52 crores. At the end of the first week, the total collection was ₹48.27 crores. Despite mixed reviews, it sustained itself in mass centers and added about ₹20 crores during the following weeks.
The Hindi version finished with ₹68.14 crores net, and the collection was pretty above all expectations from a dubbed release.
A Lucrative Project
The production valuation for the Hindi version of Devara was reportedly ₹40 crores. Closing at ₹68.14 crores, the film ended with ₹28.14 crores more than the valuation, or 70.35% return on investment.
When using box office parameters of the media portal BollywoodNetWorth, a movie that covers its cost and emerges in profit is termed a “plus affair.” On these grounds, indeed Devara was a money-generating venture. Had it crossed ₹80 crores, it would have been labeled as a “hit,” generating 100% ROI.
Why Devara’s Hindi Performance Matters
The success of Devara in the Hindi belt is significant for a number of reasons:
1. It’s a Jr NTR-Solo Test: While RRR was a pan-India phenomenon, Devara was a project with Jr NTR as the star, and his growing stardom spills beyond Telugu to the Hindi belt.
2. Expanded Market: The film’s success in the Hindi market indicates a burgeoning market for South Indian actors and content, even if it reaches the audience only in a dubbed format.
3. Mass Appeal: The mass centers strength of the film shows how Jr NTR’s action-packed performances and larger-than-life storytelling are gaining popularity and acceptance over time.
A Glimpse Into Devara
Devara is a riveting coastal-set tale, and it balances tales of revenge, family tangles, and power struggles. As a great performance from Jr NTR has been complemented by menacing villainy from Saif Ali Khan, the well-bodied performances of Janhvi Kapoor add up to making this movie very rich cinematic experience. The big-screen visuals and the emotional equation have worked for the public; though on paper, its non-critical reception has been mixed.
Devara’s Hindi box office journey is a testament to Jr NTR’s increasing dominance as a pan-India star. The film’s 70% returns highlight his strong pull in the Hindi-speaking market, a feat achieved despite stiff competition and mixed reviews.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
With this expansion of his scope, the star is all set to reach new heights, as he can always talk across linguistic barriers and justify himself as one of India’s bankable stars. South Indian cinema has become increasingly influential in the Hindi market, as seen once again through the performance of Devara.
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