Jr. NTR’s much-anticipated film ‘Devara: Part 1’ has finally hit theaters worldwide today. Directed by Koratala Siva, the film features Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, with a powerful ensemble cast, including Saif Ali Khan, Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Shine Tom Chacko, and others in pivotal roles.
With the hype surrounding this film, fans are not only excited about the film itself but also curious about a long-standing myth in the Telugu film industry. It is believed that actors who work with visionary director SS Rajamouli tend to face a commercial failure in their next film, a pattern observed with Prabhas after Bahubali and Ram Charan following RRR. Jr. NTR himself has also faced similar outcomes in the past after working with Rajamouli on films like Student No. 1, Simhadri, Yamadonga, and RRR. Fans are hoping that Devara will break this curse, and with the positive talk so fat, it seems the myth has broken.
SS Rajamouli’s son, SS Karthikeya even confirmed this on social media after watching Devara. He expressed his opinion, writing, “23 years of MYTH… Finally it was broken where it all began by the MAN HIMSELF on the SAME DAY again. Growing up watching him closely and now witnessing his wonders is what makes him so special to Telugu cinema. Absolutely Speechless.. I’ve been screaming to say this… For all the fans… this is the gift he’s given us to celebrate… #Devara – THE BIGGEST MASS CELEBRATION IN CINEMA… And now the madness itself will speak. ALL HAIL THE TIGER.”
To the unknown, Rajamouli made his debut as director alongside Jr. NTR with the film ‘Student No. 1’, which premiered exactly 23 years ago today.