Last year, Devara released with huge expectations and became the highest grossing film in Jr. NTR's career. The reviews were mixed, but the film survived strong competition and performed well.
The first film ended with a promise of Devara 2.
However, the response to Part 1 created confusion in the minds of the audience. When mixed reviews surfaced, discussions began about whether a sequel was even necessary. For a while, many believed Devara 2 had been dropped. Later, around the film's anniversary, the makers recently confirmed that the sequel is ON.
Now, fresh reports claim that NTR's packed schedule, his upcoming commitments, and doubts about the sequel's commercial potential have made the team rethink the project. Rumors also suggest that Koratala Siva is focusing on a new film and that NTR himself is not very interested in doing Part 2.
Trade circles feel that the real issue with Devara is not its box office result. The problem is the complete lack of excitement for Part 2. Right from the start, audiences felt the two part idea was forced. Part 1 did not end in a way that created natural curiosity or emotional tension. The team expected interest to grow once the audience became attached to the characters, especially after the OTT release. But that never happened.
Even among NTR fans, enthusiasm remained low. Many prefer to see him in fresh stories instead of an extension of a world that did not connect deeply the first time.
This lack of buzz became more noticeable after War 2 failed badly despite being promoted as a big franchise film. Its poor performance reportedly made NTR more cautious. Today's audience rejects sequels that do not feel organic. If a sequel appears like an obligation, even fans resist strongly. This seems to have influenced NTR's thinking. With several strong offers from top directors, he is now said to be more interested in moving forward with new stories.
Among fans, reactions are divided. One section feels the sequel is unnecessary and may only invite more negativity. Another section believes the story is incomplete without Part 2 and accuses trolls of spreading false reports to damage the film's potential.
Unless the makers issue an official clarification soon, many fans and industry observers will assume that Devara 2 has been shelved.