Young Tiger Jr NTR, riding the wave of success from the colossal ‘RRR,’ is gearing up for his next cinematic outing, the epic two-part saga ‘Devara’ helmed by director Koratala Siva. While fans eagerly await the first part’s arrival on April 5th, whispers of a potential postponement due to the upcoming Andhra Pradesh election season have begun to circulate.
Should ‘Devara’ indeed move its release date, this could open doors for two highly anticipated films – Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s ‘Tillu Square’ and Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Family Star.’
‘Tillu Square,’ a film long awaited by its dedicated fanbase, has already faced its share of scheduling hurdles. Initially slated for February 9th, it yielded the slot to Ravi Teja’s ‘Eagle’ to ensure a solo release. Now, with ‘Devara’ potentially vacating the April 5th date, ‘Tillu Square’ may finally see the light of day.
Vijay Deverakonda’s ‘Family Star,’ another promising project, was poised for a Sankranthi release but fell victim to production delays. Should ‘Devara’ move out of April, ‘Family Star’ could seize the opportunity to charm audiences with its unique family-centric narrative.
However, these potential shifts are not without their complications. ‘Tillu Square’ and ‘Family Star’ both carry sizeable fan bases and their clash on the same weekend could lead to box office cannibalization. Additionally, both films cater to distinct genres, further muddying the waters of audience preference.
Ultimately, the decision to postpone ‘Devara’ rests with the makers, who must carefully weigh the benefits of avoiding the election season rush against the potential clash with other highly anticipated films. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain – the potential reshuffling of release dates in the Telugu film industry is sure to keep audiences on their toes in the coming months.
