Producer Sudhakar Mikkilineni has officially confirmed that Jr NTR’s Devara 2 will commence shooting in May 2026, with a theatrical release expected in 2027. The announcement was made at an event in Jangaon on January 27, 2026, ending months of speculation about the project’s status. Director Koratala Siva has completed the full script and awaits Jr NTR’s arrival for principal photography. The sequel will be the third collaboration between Jr NTR and Koratala Siva.

Official Announcement Details

Sudhakar made these comments during an event at Bathukamma Kunta in Jangaon, emphasizing that Devara 2 remains very much in production. The announcement comes after months of conflicting reports about the project’s future, with some sources claiming the film had been shelved due to negative reception of the first installment.

Detail	Information
Announcement Date	January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
Announced By	Producer Sudhakar Mikkilineni
Production House	Yuvasudha Arts, NTR Arts
Shooting Commencement	May 2026
Expected Release	2027
Director	Koratala Siva (confirmed)
Script Status	Completed
Previous Collaboration	Janatha Garage (2016), Devara (2024)
Announcement Venue	Bathukamma Kunta, Jangaon event

Devara Part 1 Box Office Performance

Despite the film’s underwhelming box office performance against its massive budget, the makers remained committed to the sequel. Devara Part 1 collected approximately Rs 292 crores across all languages against its reported Rs 300 crore budget, with streaming and satellite rights providing additional revenue that likely made the venture commercially viable.

Metric	Collection
Total Budget	Rs 300 crores (approx)
Worldwide Collection	Rs 292 crores (approx)
Critical Reception	Mixed reviews
Audience Response	Divided opinion
Streaming Rights	Contributed significantly
Satellite Rights	Additional revenue source
International Release	Japanese theatrical release secured

Jr NTR’s Packed Schedule

Jr NTR is currently busy filming Dragon (his collaboration with Prashanth Neel), which is progressing at a brisk pace. Once he completes this project by summer 2026, he will be available for Devara 2’s May shoot commencement. Beyond these projects, NTR has multiple other films lined up, keeping him occupied through 2028.

Project	Status	Expected Completion
Dragon (NTRNeel)	Currently Filming	Summer 2026
Nelson Dilipkumar Film	In Pipeline	Second half 2026
Trivikram Mythological	In Development	2028+
Hanu Raghavapudi Two-Part	In Discussions	2028+
Devara 2	Confirmed May 2026	2027 Release

Devara 2 Sequel Details

The sequel will expand upon the cliffhanger ending of Part 1, explaining why Vara killed his own father. The narrative will shift to more modern times with all characters receiving evolved arcs. Key cast members will reprise their roles: Vara (Jr NTR), Thangam (Janhvi Kapoor), Bhaira (Saif Ali Khan), Singappa (Prakash Raj), and Rayappa (Meka Srikanth).

Vara’s character will have significantly more screen time in the sequel. The film will feature more elaborate water sequences and larger-scale action setpieces compared to the first installment, with international VFX teams brought on board to deliver Hollywood-standard visual quality.

Ending the Shelving Rumors

Multiple sources throughout 2025 speculated that Devara 2 had been shelved, particularly after the first film’s underwhelming theatrical performance.

However, Jr NTR himself confirmed at the MAD Square film success celebration that the sequel was on track. Sudhakar’s official announcement at the Jangaon event provides the definitive confirmation that production will commence as scheduled.

FAQs

When will Jr NTR’s Devara 2 begin shooting?

Devara 2 will commence shooting in May 2026, as officially confirmed by producer Sudhakar Mikkilineni on January 27, 2026.

When is Devara 2 expected to release?

Devara 2 is expected to release theatrically in 2027, with the exact date to be announced closer to production completion.

Is Devara 2 confirmed or shelved?

Devara 2 is officially confirmed and not shelved. Producer Sudhakar Mikkilineni’s announcement on January 27, 2026, definitively ended all shelving rumors circulating throughout 2025.

Who will direct Devara 2?

Koratala Siva will return to direct Devara 2, marking his third collaboration with Jr NTR following Janatha Garage and the first Devara film.

Will the original cast return for Devara 2?

Yes, Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Prakash Raj, and Meka Srikanth will reprise their roles with more evolved character arcs in the sequel.