Name: Devara: Part 1
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2024-04-05
Duration: 178 min
Cast: N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Shine Tom Chacko, Murali Sharma

What families should know

Six content ratings

Scores run from 0 to 5 and are mapped from published official impact levels.

Why age 16+?

Violence, Gore & Scariness Evidence-limited estimate: mild violence, gore and scariness concern.

Mild 2/5

For Devara: Part 1, detailed scene-level evidence for violence, gore and scariness was not fully verified. The severity 2 (mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Evidence-limited estimate: none sex, romance and nudity concern. Not present

None 0/5

For Devara: Part 1, detailed scene-level evidence for sex, romance and nudity was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Language & Abusive Words Evidence-limited estimate: very mild language and abusive words concern.

Very Mild 1/5

For Devara: Part 1, detailed scene-level evidence for language and abusive words was not fully verified. The severity 1 (very mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Evidence-limited estimate: very mild alcohol, drugs and smoking concern.

Very Mild 1/5

For Devara: Part 1, detailed scene-level evidence for alcohol, drugs and smoking was not fully verified. The severity 1 (very mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Sensitive & Disturbing Themes Evidence-limited estimate: mild sensitive or disturbing themes concern.

Mild 2/5

For Devara: Part 1, detailed scene-level evidence for sensitive or disturbing themes was not fully verified. The severity 2 (mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Family Awkwardness / Watch-with-Parents Rating Evidence-limited estimate: very mild family-viewing awkwardness concern.

Very Mild Awkwardness 1/5

For Devara: Part 1, detailed scene-level evidence for family-viewing awkwardness was not fully verified. The severity 1 (very mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

At a glance

Quick family verdict

Direct answers derived from the official classification impacts above.

Overall recommended age 16+

Safe to watch with children?: No
Safe to watch with teenagers?: Use Caution
Comfortable to watch with parents?: Use Caution
Contains intimate scenes?: No
Contains strong abusive language?: No
Contains graphic violence?: Use Caution

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Credits and facts

Movie details

Release date: 05 April 2024
Runtime: 178 minutes
Country: India
Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
Genres: Action, Thriller
Director: Koratala Siva
Cast: N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Shine Tom Chacko, Murali Sharma, Srikanth, Prakash Raj, Abhimanyu Singh, Ajay, Narain, Kalaiyarasan, Shruti Marathe
Production company: N.T.R. Arts
Certificate: UA

Official classification source

Spoiler-free synopsis

Devara: Part 1 is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Koratala Siva. It is produced by Yuvasudha Arts and N. T. R. Arts. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. in dual roles, alongside Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Prakash Raj, Srikanth and Shine Tom Chacko. It is the first part of a planned duology and marks the Telugu film debut of Khan and Kapoor. The film follows Devara, chieftain of a coastal village, who feuds with his counterpart Bhaira over arms smuggling through the Red Sea. The film was officially announced in April 2021 under the tentative title NTR30, signifying Rama Rao's 30th appearance as a lead actor, and the official title was announced in May 2023. In late-2023, the film was split into two-parts. Principal photography for this part commenced in April 2023 and wrapped in August 2024. Filming took place in Hyderabad, Shamshabad, Visakhapatnam, Goa and Thailand. The film has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography handled by R. Rathnavelu and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. Devara: Part 1 released worldwide on 27 September 2024 in standard, IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX, D-Box and PVR ICE formats to mixed reviews from critics and audiences...

For families

Research guidance

A transparent recommendation derived from an official classification record.

01

Positive messages

Constructive themes or examples.

Potential constructive discussion around Devara: Part 1 can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Action, Thriller material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not presented as claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.

02

Negative behaviours

Conduct that may need context.

Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Action, Thriller, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2024 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.

03

Topics to discuss

Conversation starters after viewing.

Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.

Final recommendation

Our family-viewing take

Suggested minimum age: 16+. The overall family verdict is no. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Action, Thriller includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.

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Devara: Part 1

Six content ratings

Why age 16+?

Where to watch

Movie details

Spoiler-free synopsis

Research guidance

Positive messages

Negative behaviours

Topics to discuss

Our family-viewing take

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