Is Devara: Part 2 Shelved Due To Low Earnings And Forced Script?

Jr NTR’s Devara: Part 1 opened with a massive earning at the box office. The movie, directed by Koratala Siva, follows Devara, the chieftain of a coastal village, who feuds with his counterpart, Bhaira, over arms smuggling through the Red Sea. Although the action thriller concluded on a cliffhanger, announcing a sequel, recent reports claim that Part 2 has been shelved by the makers.

Produced by Yuvasudha Arts and N. T. R. Arts, Devara: Part 1 was released in theaters on September 27. Despite the growing anticipation among fans for its sequel, a recent report by Let’s Cinema reveals that Koratala Siva’s script for the movie didn’t receive Jr NTR’s approval. The director had written a new draft for the action thriller after the first installment’s

plot didn’t make a substantial mark on the audience.

Recent Updates About Debara: Part 2

However, after the new version was narrated, the lead star reportedly felt it fit the narrative too forcefully. This led to the movie getting shelved for an uncertain period of time. It is noteworthy that no such official confirmation has been issued by the makers so far.

Devara – Part 1 had a strong opening, earning approximately Rs 82.5 crore in the domestic box office on the opening day, according to Sacnilk. The action-thriller then saw significant growth, with a worldwide collection of over Rs 300 crore in its first week of release. The movie, reportedly made on a budget of Rs 260-300 crore, earned a total worldwide collection of approximately Rs 421.63 crore, including Rs 344.5 crore earnings in India.

When Devara: Part 2 Was Announced

Earlier, on Devara: Part 1’s release anniversary, the makers made a stunning announcement on X. They revealed that the sequel was still in development.

“It’s been one year since HAVOC struck the shores, trembling every coast… and the name the world remembers is #DEVARA. Be it the FEAR it unleashed or the LOVE it earned, the streets will never forget. Now gear up for #Devara2. Man of Masses – Jr NTR, A #KoratalaSiva Film, An Anirudh Ravichander Musical, NTR Arts, Yuvasudha Arts Devara #1YearForDevaraThandavam,” read the caption.

It’s been one year since HAVOC struck the shores, trembling every coast… and the name the world remembers is #DEVARA 🌊

Be it the FEAR it unleashed or the LOVE it earned, the streets will never forget 🔥

Now gear up for #Devara2 ❤️‍🔥

Man of Masses @tarak9999
A #KoratalaSiva… pic.twitter.com/yi0fBsaImI

— Devara (@DevaraMovie) September 27, 2025

Devara: Part 1 Marks Janhvi Kapoor’s Telugu Debut

Besides Jr NTR, the movie features Janhvi Kapoor (in her Telugu debut), Saif Ali Khan, Kalaiyarasan, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, Srikanth, Murali Sharma, Abhimanyu Singh and others in key roles.

On the work front, Jr NTR is working on another action entertainer, tentatively titled NTRNeel (Dragon). Directed by Prashanth Neel, the movie is scheduled to hit the theatres on June 25, 2026.