Jr NTR and Koratala Siva reveal why Daavudi song was removed from Devara

Jr NTR and Koratala Siva, in a recent interview, explained that it was a difficult decision to omit the Daavudi song from Devara: Part 1 to maintain the emotional flow of the story. But they ultimately decided to add it back in response to the growing demand from fans.

In Short

• Jr NTR stated that it was a very difficult decision to omit the Daavudi song
• The filmmakers opted to include the song after audiences requested it a week after release
• The initial decision aimed to preserve the film's serious tone

Jr NTR and director Koratala Siva elaborated on their collaborative decision to exclude the much-anticipated Daavudi song in the theatrical version of Devara: Part 1. Jr NTR emphasised that the choice was made after thoughtful discussions with Siva and editor Sreekar Prasad.

He stated, “We felt like the film is travelling and getting serious. In fact, the story takes a serious spin, and we felt a song at that point would break the momentum of the narration.”

Despite the popularity of Jr NTR’s dance performances, he underlined the importance of storytelling over entertainment, adding, “While narrating the story, we don’t want to adulterate its essence by including a song at that point.”

Koratala Siva echoed this sentiment, referring to the omission as “Jr NTR’s biggest sacrifice.” He noted that, while they wanted to include the song, they prioritised the film's emotional trajectory over individual moments of spectacle.

Following an outpouring of requests from fans, the filmmakers decided to add Daavudi song to the film a week after its release. They felt this addition would enhance the viewing experience while still aligning with the film’s overall narrative arc. With Daavudi now back in the film, everyone is eager to see how audiences respond to the song and how it fits within the emotional landscape of Devara.

Here's the song:

Written and directed by Koratala Siva, Devara: Part 1 is an action drama, which features Jr NTR in two roles - as father Devara and son Varadha. The film also marks Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's debut in Telugu. Prakash Raj, Shruti Marathe, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, Kalaiyarasan and Murali Sharma are part of the supporting cast.

Jointly produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, the film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Editor Sreekar Prasad and cinematographer Rathnavelu are part of the technical team. The film hit theatres on September 27 in multiple languages.