Devara X Review: Netizens Praise Jr NTR-Saif Ali Khan's Fight Scenes, Call The Film 'Next Baahubali'

Devara X Review: The Telugu movie is headlined by Jtr NTR and hit the big screens today, September 27. The two-part movie marks the Telugu debut of Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, who plays the antagonist in the show. As per reports, early shows of the actioner began at 1 am in select theatres. Fans who caught early shows of the movie took to their X (formerly Twitter) accounts to share their review of the Koratala Siva directorial.

Netizens heap praise on Devara

Fans who caught early shows of the Jr NTR starrer took to their social media accounts to heap praises on Devara. Most users have appreciated the film and deemed it a ‘blockbuster’. Fans have particularly taken a note of Jr NTR's performance. Netizens have also showered praises on the acting prowess of Saif Ali Khan.

Apart from the actors, social media users have also made a special mention of Anirudh Ravichander and his background score. An X user wrote, "Full meals full packed first half with lots of action and drama Anirudh and #JrNTR are the main pillars for the movie". Another wrote, "#Devara  The visuals, the action, the performances... everything is on top #JrNTR absolutely delivers a powerful perform." A fan wrote, "#Devara: BLOCKBUSTER. aJr NTR and Anirudh anchor this mass action entertainer"

First reviewers of the movie also made a mention of the action scenes between Saif Ali Khan and Jr NTR. They even compared the film to the SS Rajamouli directorial Baahubali. An X user wrote, “Hoping for a ultra mass commercial entertainer #JrNTR absolutely delivers a powerhouse performance. This is shaping up to be the next big South Indian blockbuster, right up there with Baahubali.”
 

Devara features Jr NTR in a double role 

In a storyline, that showcases two generations, NTR Jr plays the role of Devara, a saviour while Saif essays shades of grey. Janhvi Kapoor , who is making her debut in Telugu films with Kortala Siva’s film, plays the role of the Telugu superstar’s love interest. However, their romance was not showcased in the trailer. Set against the backdrop of coastal land, the film is an epic action and tells the story of Devara, who goes all out to the sea world to save the life of his people.

Written and directed by Koratala Siva, Devara - Part 1 also stars Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko and Narain. The movie has been split into a duology and has been filmed in Hyderabad, Shamshabad, Visakhapatnam, and parts of Goa and Thailand. Devara: Part 1 released on 27 September.

(With inputs from IANS)