Will 'Devara 2' face delays due to upcoming NTR-Neel project
What's the story
Director Koratala Siva has revealed that his forthcoming film, Devara, will be split into two parts.
The first part is set to hit the screens on September 27.
Meanwhile, lead actor Jr NTR is working on another project with KGF director Prashanth Neel, which is expected to be completed by Makar Sankranthi in 2026.
This development has led to speculation about the timeline for Devara Part 2.
Future plans
NTR's new project to determine 'Devara' Part 2 timeline
NTR's involvement in his new project with Neel indicates that the decision on Devara Part 2 will be made after this project concludes.
This has led fans to speculate about the timeline for the second part of Devara.
NTR has reportedly expressed interest in gauging the audience's reception to Devara Part 1 before commencing work on its sequel.
The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan.
'War 2'
NTR also has 'War 2' in the pipeline
The questions about NTR's commitment to the Devara franchise also arise due to his engagement with Yash Raj Films's War 2, a sequel to War.
The movie also stars Kiara Advani and Hrithik Roshan and will tentatively be released on Independence Day 2025.
Thus, NTR seems to have a lot on his plate, and it may push Devara Part Two back.
Lessons learned
Siva is urged to avoid Shankar's 'Indian 2' missteps
A cautionary tale for Siva is Shankar's Indian 2, which ended rather abruptly and left audiences frustrated after three long hours of viewing.
The film then showed a trailer for Indian 3, asking viewers to return to theaters for the conclusion.
This strategy led to a lot of negative feedback.
Now, fans have requested Siva to ensure that Devara Part 1 wraps up its story in a manner that viewers won't feel frustrated at the end.