Devara BTS: Rathnavelu Discusses Challenges of Epic Production

As Devara: Part 1 continues to build anticipation, the excitement is palpable among audiences who are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting its release. The upcoming Pan-Indian film, starring ‘Man of Masses’ NTR Jr., is already making waves for its grand scale and technical excellence. Adding to the buzz, renowned cinematographer Rathnavelu, known for his visually stunning work took to Twitter to share the intense process behind bringing the film to life.

Rathnavelu’s 30 Sleepless Nights for Epic Film VFX

Taking to social media, Rathnavelu revealed that he spent over 30 sleepless nights working on the color grading and aligning the film’s humongous VFX shots. He highlighted how various formats, including IMAX, Premier Large Format, D-Box, and 4DX, were meticulously delivered on time for global release.

"Spent 30 plus sleepless nights on the colour grading and matching humongous VFX shots of #Devara! Delivered IMAX, Premier Large format, D-Box, 4Dx, Overseas 2.35 mm content, etc on time. Enjoy our #Devara in theatres! @tarak9999 @SivaKoratala @anirudhofficial @RathnaveluDop #JanhviKapoor #SaifAliKhan @NTRArtsOfficial @YuvasudhaArts."

The sheer dedication from Rathnavelu and the entire team behind Devara: Part 1 is only adding to the growing excitement and Anirudh’s captivating music, the film promises to deliver an unparalleled cinematic experience. As audiences gear up for the grand release, it's clear that Devara is poised to set new benchmarks, both technically and in terms of storytelling, when it arrives in theaters.

'Devara: Part 1' is set for release on 27 September 2024. The film is directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, with a presentation by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Alongside NTR Jr. the film also features Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in a key role.