Devara: Part 1(2024)
Devara, a fearless man from a coastal region, embarks on a perilous journey into the treacherous world of the sea to safeguard the lives of his people. Unbeknownst to him, his brother Bhaira is plotting a conspiracy against him. As events unfold, Devara passes on his legacy to his mild-mannered and timid son, Varada.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 26 September 2024
- Director
- Koratala Siva
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A fearless man from the coast risks his life at sea to protect his community. Meanwhile, his own brother secretly schemes against him. The story follows the man passing his dangerous legacy to his gentle and fearful son.
“A hero's son must become the sea's fiercest protector.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Devara: Part 1
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Prakash Raj (16 films together), Prakash Raj & Murali Sharma (8 films together), Ajay & Abhimanyu Singh (5 films together), Ajay & Koratala Siva (4 films together), Narain & Anirudh Ravichander (4 films together), and Ajay & Murali Sharma (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's underwater sequences were shot in a specially built massive water tank in Hyderabad, one of the largest in India.
- Jr NTR trained in Kalaripayattu, an ancient Indian martial art, to perform his own action scenes for the movie.
- Composer Anirudh Ravichander recorded parts of the film's score with a 100-piece orchestra in Budapest, Hungary.
- The movie's title 'Devara' means 'God' or 'Deity' in Telugu, reflecting the protagonist's revered status in the story.
- Director Koratala Siva reportedly visited several coastal villages in Andhra Pradesh to research the setting and local conflicts.
- The film's antagonist, played by Saif Ali Khan, marks his return to Telugu cinema after a long gap since his debut in 2005.
- A special prosthetic makeup team was hired to create realistic scars and weathering effects for the characters living by the sea.