Despite a strong opening day, with the film earning ₹172 crore, it experienced a significant drop in its box office performance. Directed by Koratala Siva, Devara was one of the most highly anticipated films of the year,

Recently, during an interview organized by the makers Devara with Jr NTR and Koratala Siva, the actor said, “We as an audience have become very negative these days. We are not able to enjoy a film in an innocent manner anymore,” India Today reported.

Jr NTR expressed dissatisfaction with the box office performance of Devara: Part 1 and attributed some blame to an overly critical audience. He believes that viewers have become more analytical, losing the joy of simply watching movies.