2024 · Film
Devara: Part 1
Koratala Siva's Telugu action drama in which a coastal chieftain, played by N. T. Rama Rao Jr., turns against the smuggling that sustains his village.
Reviewed by Movie Mandala, Sun, 18 Oct, 2026
Where to watch
IndiaAs of 18 October 2026, Devara: Part 1 is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
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The story
In 1996, police hunting an arms dealer reach a cluster of coastal villages known as the Red Sea, where an old man begins telling them the story of Devara. Years earlier, Devara and his rival Bhaira led the villages' men in smuggling cargo off passing ships. When Devara learns what they have really been carrying, he decides the sea will no longer be used for crime, and turns his fearsome authority on anyone who disobeys. His defiance sets him against Bhaira and the other chieftains, while his gentle son Vara grows up in his shadow.
Spoiler-free: only the set-up.
Who it suits
Best for fans of big, brooding mass action led by NTR Jr., and the first half of a two-part story. Despite the U/A rating, it has heavy, bloody violence, and it runs close to three hours.
Curation to help you choose, not a review.
Background
Devara: Part 1 was written and directed by Koratala Siva, with music by Anirudh Ravichander. N. T. Rama Rao Jr. plays both Devara and his son Vara. The budget is estimated at ₹250–300 crore.
The film opened on 27 September 2024 in Telugu with dubbed versions, including Hindi, which Dharma Productions and AA Films released in North India. Netflix, which reportedly paid ₹155 crore for the digital rights, began streaming the South Indian versions on 8 November 2024 and the Hindi dub on 22 November 2024.
Reported worldwide totals vary widely, from about ₹380 crore (Box Office India) to over ₹521 crore (Bollywood Hungama). The story ends on a cliffhanger, and the makers officially confirmed Devara: Part 2 on 27 September 2025.
The facts
- Language
- Telugu
- Hindi
- Hindi dub available
- Genre
- Coastal action drama
- Runtime
- 177 min
- Certificate
- U/A
- Director
- Koratala Siva
- Cast
- N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth
Questions people ask
- Where can I watch Devara: Part 1 in India?
- As of 18 October 2026, Devara: Part 1 is streaming in India on Netflix with a subscription.
- Is Devara: Part 1 available in Hindi?
- Yes. Devara: Part 1 was made in Telugu, and a Hindi-dubbed version is available on Netflix.
- Is Devara: Part 1 suitable for children?
- Devara: Part 1 has a CBFC U/A certificate, which means children under 12 should watch with a parent or guardian.
- How long is Devara: Part 1?
- Devara: Part 1 runs for 2 hours 57 minutes (177 minutes).