'Devara' Vs 'RRR' Vs 'Aravindha Sametha': How Do The Pre-Release Figures Of Jr NTR's Films Stack Up?

Junior NTR's upcoming film 'Devara' has created considerable buzz in the market, with its pre-release business figures reflecting strong anticipation, especially in the Telugu states.

However, when compared to his previous films, it becomes clear that while 'Devara' has performed impressively, it still falls behind the record-shattering pre-release business of 'RRR' but stands well above his other film 'Aravindha Sametha'.

'Devara' Pre-Release Business:

The total worldwide theatrical rights of 'Devara' have been sold for Rs 180 crore, which showcases the film's strong market pull. Here is the area-wise breakdown:

Source: Andhra Box Office website

With a recovery target of Rs 180 crore from all languages, 'Devara' needs to achieve a gross collection of around Rs 360 croreworldwide to be declared a hit.

Comparison with 'RRR':

'RRR', directed by SS Rajamouli, was a massive pan-India project, and its pre-release business dwarfed that of 'Devara'. The global theatrical rights of the movie were sold for a staggering Rs 520 crore, making it one of the highest for an Indian film ever. Here's the breakdown for key regions:

Despite 'Devara' showing strong numbers in regions like Nizam and AP, the comparison shows how 'RRR'benefited from its pan-India appeal and Rajamouli's brand value.

Comparison with 'Aravindha Sametha':

Junior NTR's 'Aravindha Sametha', which released in 2018, had a much more modest pre-release business in comparison to both 'Devara' and 'RRR'. The pre-release business of 'Aravindha Sametha' stood at Rs 91 crore, with the following area-wise breakdown:

'Devara' has clearly outperformed 'Aravindha Sametha'in all territories, marking a significant rise in Junior NTR's box office potential over the years.

While the pre-release business of 'Devara' is no match to 'RRR', it has surpassed 'Aravindha Sametha' comfortably. This suggests that Junior NTR's growing star power, coupled with the anticipation for 'Devara', has attracted strong deals in major markets

With the film, which has Saif Ali Khan and Jhanvi Kapoor, gearing up for release, it will be interesting to see if it can achieve the box office targets and continue the actor's box office streak.