Devara vs Animal: Jr NTR and Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s banter over film length
Jr NTR recently engaged in a fun interaction with Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga during the promotion of Devara Part 1. The conversation took place with the Devara team, including stars like Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, and director Koratala Siva. This light-hearted banter between NTR and Vanga was centered around the runtime of their respective films.
During the discussion, Vanga playfully asked about the runtime of Devara Part 1, which led to some witty remarks from Koratala Siva and Jr NTR. Siva humorously pointed out the irony of Vanga, the director of Animal, asking about another film’s runtime. Jr NTR then teased Vanga by inquiring about the runtime of Animal, to which Vanga replied, saying the movie ran for 3 hours and 24 minutes. This exchange left the entire team, including Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor, laughing.
As the conversation continued, Vanga shifted the topic to the vision behind Devara. Koratala Siva described it as his most ambitious project, emphasizing that the film’s scale was not its primary focus, but rather the underlying idea. He explained that while fear is traditionally viewed as a negative emotion in cinema, it can be seen as something precious. In Devara, fear plays a pivotal role, with the protagonist embodying fear, a concept that distinguishes the film from typical commercial fare. According to Siva, this idea led to unique visuals and themes, which will remind viewers of epics like 300 or The Lord of the Rings.
Devara Part 1 features a stellar cast, including Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor, and is set to hit theaters on September 27, 2024. With high expectations surrounding the movie, fans are eagerly awaiting its release, especially after this entertaining exchange between the film’s team and Vanga.
