Two Years of Devara: Part 1: Why Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Chuttamalle’ Remains a Standout Highlight

When Devara: Part 1 hit the big screen in September 2024, its massive scale, gripping action, and #JrNTRs powerful presence dominated the headlines. Yet, amid the intense backdrop of Koratala Siva’s action drama, ‘Chuttamalle’ stood out as a captivating romantic moment, showcasing the seamless visually stunning chemistry between Jr NTR and #JanhviKapoor. Crafted by Anirudh Ravichander and sung by Shilpa Rao, the track was launched as the film’s second single on August 5, 2024.

Right from its release, the song created considerable buzz around the chemistry between Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor. The romantic track showcased the duo in a softer, more stylish avatar, with its choreography, locations and visuals quickly becoming talking points among fans. The hook step particularly caught on, with social media users recreating it and sharing their own versions.

The numbers reflected the song’s digital impact as well. ‘Chuttamalle’ crossed 100 million YouTube views within weeks and continued to remain among the platform’s top trending songs. The original video has since crossed 400 million views, while its popularity extended beyond the film’s Telugu audience through dubbed versions and social-media trends.

What made ‘Chuttamalle’ particularly memorable was the way it brought a fresh dimension to the Jr NTR–Janhvi Kapoor pairing. The song became a recurring part of fan edits, dance videos and social-media recreations, including performances outside India, turning a romantic sequence from Devara: Part 1 into a viral pop-culture moment. Two years later, it remains one of the most instantly recognisable musical highlights associated with the film — and a defining moment from Janhvi’s Telugu debut.

By Keerti Kadam