Sat Sep 28 06:05:47 UTC 2024: ## Devara Makes Strong Debut, Earns ₹140 Crore Globally on Opening Day
**Mumbai, India -** Jr NTR’s highly anticipated action drama *Devara* has made a powerful entrance at the box office, grossing ₹140 crore globally on its opening day. The film’s success stems from strong performance both domestically and internationally, with the Telugu version driving the majority of the earnings.
In India, *Devara* raked in a total of ₹77 crore, with the Telugu version contributing a substantial ₹68.6 crore. The Hindi version added ₹7 crore while other language versions saw smaller figures. Despite mixed reviews, the film’s impressive opening day figures place it among the top Day 1 grossers worldwide.
The film’s strong opening is attributed to its visual grandeur, star power, and the strong fan base in South Indian markets. Occupancy rates for the Telugu version were impressive, reaching an average of 80% throughout the day.
*Devara* also made a significant mark internationally, earning $2.8 million from premiere shows in North America alone. This surpasses the combined earnings of *Beetlejuice* and *Transformers One*, which grossed $2.5 million.
While the film’s opening day performance is impressive, it falls slightly short of *Kalki 2898 AD*, another Prabhas-led film which earned ₹191.5 crore globally on its first day.
Trade analysts predict that *Devara* could cross ₹250 crore over the weekend, solidifying its position in regional cinema. However, the true test will be whether the film can maintain its momentum through positive word-of-mouth and audience reviews.
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