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Jr NTR’s much-anticipated action film, “Devara,” directed by Koratala Siva. It is already making waves in the North American box office with its impressive advance bookings. The film, which stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. The film has sold 43,000 tickets in the USA well ahead of its release, which is still 12 days away. This strong showing suggests that “Devara” is poised to potentially eclipse the pre-sales record set by SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster “RRR,” which saw 87,000 tickets sold for its premiere day in the USA.
Chasing the Record Set by RRR
“RRR” established a formidable benchmark with its advance sales, grossing $2.7 million on its premiere day in the USA. “Devara” is quickly closing the gap, having already amassed $1.25 million in the USA and $1.35 million in North America. With 12 days still remaining before its release, “Devara” has achieved 46% of “RRR’s” advance sales total, positioning it strongly to potentially match or surpass this impressive record.
Texas Leads the Way
In Texas, “Devara” has made significant strides, surpassing $500,000 in advance sales for its premiere day. It is just $40,000 short of “RRR’s” $540,000 gross collection from advance sales. While “Kalki 2898 AD” holds the top pre-sales record in Texas with $713,000. “Devara” has outperformed other major releases such as Prabhas’s “Salaar” with $445,000 and “Guntur Kaaram” with $320,000 in advance sales. This robust performance in Texas highlights the growing excitement surrounding “Devara.”
Anticipation and Future Prospects
The strong advance bookings for “Devara” reflect a high level of anticipation for the film’s release, with fans eagerly awaiting Jr NTR’s latest action-packed performance. As the premiere day approaches, “Devara” is expected to continue its impressive sales trajectory, potentially setting new records. The next week will be pivotal as advance sales reach their peak, and it will be intriguing to see if “Devara” can surpass “RRR” and establish a new benchmark for Tollywood films in the North American market.