Devara: Jr NTR to play the role of a saviour in the action drama? Here’s everything we know

Ever since the release of the first single 'Fear Song' from Jr NTR’s upcoming film Devara, fans have been curious to know the Telugu star's role in the upcoming action drama. Although the song featured a ferocious Jr NTR decimating his opponents fearlessly, recent Telugu reports have revealed the story behind the upcoming pulsating actioner.  

Jr NTR to play saviour?

The leading man will reportedly be playing the role of a saviour figure, who is tasked to protect ten coastal villages where a vast treasure is hidden. The latest grapevine suggests that when a horde of 10,000 masked gunmen attempts to steal the treasure, the protagonist unleashes his power to defeat the attackers in a high-stake action drama.  

It is also to be noted that the ‘Fear Song’ hints at the confrontation between Jr NTR’s character and his opponents in the film. Although the speculations are yet to be confirmed, fans are excited to see what Koratala Siva has in store for fans. Is it going to be an ultimate showdown, or is there more to the story? We will know about all of it on October 10, 2024! 

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Devara

The upcoming action drama, directed by Koratala Siva, is made on a massive budget of Rs 200 crore. Reports indicate that Jr NTR will be seen in a massy role, with Janhvi Kapoor playing his love interest. Saif Ali Khan will be essaying the role of the antagonist, with actors Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, Kalaiyarasan, Murali Sharma, and Abhimanyu Singh playing the supporting roles. 

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The film is being made in two parts, and director Siva had earlier stated that the film is set against the backdrop of forgotten lands of coastal India, and the canvas is too big. “Hence, we took the decision to tell this big story and canvas it in two parts. The story won't change in shape but will thrive in scale. One of the biggest canvases ever, Devara will be done in two parts,” he explained. 

 Devara is scheduled to have a grand worldwide release on October 10, 2024. 

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