Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- intense
- mythic
- propulsive
- action movie night
- theatrical spectacle viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly agreed that the film delivers striking visuals, music, action choreography, production scale, and committed performances despite a weak and predictable narrative.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Devara takes a violent stand against the criminal deeds practiced by his coastal village.
N.T. Rama Rao Jr. plays both the mighty sea warrior Devara and his mild-mannered son Vara.
The film emphasizes larger-than-life performances, ship and sea action, music, and highly staged set pieces.
The plot centers on a village shaped by the sea, ships, boats, and criminal activities conducted on the water.
Films like Devara: Part 1, and why
RRR
large-scale indian action spectacle, dual-role star performance, emotional family conflict, and heightened heroism
Baahubali: The Beginning
stylized south indian action drama centered on a larger-than-life protagonist, political violence, and lavish production design
Pushpa: The Rise
coastal criminal underworld, revenge-driven action, intense male rivalry, and flamboyant commercial filmmaking
Kantara
mythic action melodrama with an imposing hero, village conflict, and spectacle-driven storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Koratala Siva
- Release Date
- 2024-09-26
- Runtime
- 175 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (225)
Cast
- N.T. Rama Rao Jr.
- Saif Ali Khan
- Prakash Raj
- Srikanth
- Kalaiyarasan
- Shruti Marathe
- Janhvi Kapoor
- Shine Tom Chacko
- Ajay
- Zarina Wahab
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Devara: Part 1 about?
- A legendary sea warrior confronts his village’s criminal underworld while his seemingly ordinary son inherits a dangerous legacy of violence.
- What is Devara: Part 1 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Devara: Part 1 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Devara: Part 1 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Devara: Part 1 as graphic.
- What did critics think of Devara: Part 1?
- Critics broadly agreed that the film delivers striking visuals, music, action choreography, production scale, and committed performances despite a weak and predictable narrative.
- Which films are like Devara: Part 1?
- Films with a similar feel include RRR, Baahubali: The Beginning, Pushpa: The Rise, and Kantara.
- How long is Devara: Part 1?
- Devara: Part 1 runs 175 minutes.
- Where can I watch Devara: Part 1?
- In United States, Devara: Part 1 streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
