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Devara, starring Jr NTR in the lead role, is all set for a grand release this month. The film is enjoying a good buzz on the ground level, especially in the Telugu regions of India. In overseas, too, there’s excitement in the air among the Telugu diaspora. Also, the halo effect of RRR is helping the biggie internationally. Now, the latest box office update from North America suggests that it has amassed almost half a million dollars through advance booking for premiere shows alone. Keep reading for a detailed report!
Jr NTR has always had a decent fan following in the international market, mainly in the pockets where the Telugu audience is more. But after RRR, his popularity has hit another level, and his upcoming magnum opus is expected to set the cash registers ringing in overseas. In the USA and Canada (North America), the premiere shows will be held on September 26, and the response has been superb so far in pre-sales.
Advance booking for premiere shows is in full force, and fans are lapping up the available tickets. According to Venky Box Office, Devara has sold 13,519 tickets for the USA premiere shows. Through pre-sales at 207 locations and 594 shows, the film has already amassed a collection of $411K. Including the data from Canada, the sum of the premieres’ pre-sales at the North American box office stands at $450K.
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