Amid rumours that Devara Part 2 is shelved, producer gives timeline on the Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor film's release

Koratala Siva's Devara: Part 1 starring Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan collected ₹428 crore worldwide but received lukewarm reviews.

Updated on: Jan 27, 2026, 17:41:47 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Koratala Siva’s Devara: Part 1 was released in theatres in 2024 to a lukewarm response. The Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan-starrer ends with a setup for Devara: Part 2 and leaves many loose ends. Given that it has been more than a year since the film was released and there has been no talk of a sequel yet, many assumed it was shelved. However, the producer claimed otherwise.

Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor shared the screen in Koratala Siva's Devara.

Devara: Part 2 release date and shoot timeline revealed

One of Devara’s producers, Sudhakar Mikkilineni, was recently asked at an event to give an update on the film and whether it has been shelved. He replied, “We will begin shooting for it in May this year. We plan to release it next year, in 2027. The film will surely be another blockbuster hit.”

Fans who were worried the sequel would be shelved were relieved to hear it wouldn’t. “2028 fix cheskondi ika (Let’s assume it’ll release in 2028),” wrote a fan questioning the timeline. Another hoped the film would be released for 2027 Diwali. Some wondered when Jr NTR’s film with Prashanth Neel would be released.

Devara: Part 1 told the story of a pirate turned do-gooder named Devara and his son Vara, both played by Jr NTR. Despite the lukewarm reviews, the film collected ₹428 crore worldwide. It is produced by Sudhakar Mikkilineni, Kosaraju Harikrishna and Nandamuri Kalyanram under Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts. The film also stars Prakash Raj, Srikanth and Shine Tom Chacko.

Upcoming work

After the 2024 film Devara: Part 1, Jr NTR debuted in Bollywood with Ayan Mukerji’s War 2. The film saw Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani as his co-stars. Collecting ₹364.35 crore worldwide, the film failed to make a mark. The actor is now shooting for a film with Prashanth Neel, which is rumoured to be titled Dragon. The film is expected to be released this year.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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