Saif Ali Khan on making Telugu debut with 'Devara': 'I felt like a newcomer'

The trailer of 'Devara: Part 1' is finally here and it's everything and more that fans expected it to be. Directed by Koratala Siva and starring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor in the main roles, the highly-anticipated film has been the talk of the town ever since its announcement. During the trailer launch event on Tuesday (September 6), Saif, who ventures into the South with 'Devara', reflected on working on the film.

Saif on his South debut

Saif Ali Khan went candid as he opened up about the incredible opportunity that he got to make his South debut opposite Jr NTR. Khan also appreciated the massive box office success that South Indian films have garnered pan-India, expressing gratitude for being roped in for one such magnum opus in the making.

"Honestly, I was very excited, as I said, to get offered a big movie made in Andhra, the South film industry. The South movie industry has given us so many incredible movies. And I think the future is going to be an accurate between the north and south. Like you say, a pan-Indian kind of scenario," the actor said.

Actor opens up about his actor

Saif also revealed that director Koratala Siva was impressed by his work in 'Omkara' and hence, decided to offer him the role of Bhaira in Devara. Describing his character in the film, the actor said that Bhaira is an interesting one, which has different age-wise versions and a multitude of layers to understand.

Sharing more insights, he said, "It's more of an anti-hero, a straight antagonist. It was absolutely lovely playing it. It's not an entry or debut into a new kind of cinema. According to me, it's the cutting edge of Indian cinema right now; it was great for me to play.”

Saif praises Jr NTR

The actor also praised his co-star Jr NTR who plays a dual role in the film. He shared, “As I have said, a great, very friendly, welcoming person. We had a laugh on the first day and he visited in my van while I was waiting for a shot. And he made me feel so comfortable. We had a lovely laugh. He’s one of the most hospitable people I have worked with. He’s a very nice, down-to-earth guy.”

'Devara: Part 1' releases in theatres on September 27, 2024.

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