SS Rajamouli’s son, SS Karthikeya, expressed warm wishes to Jr NTR. Posting a photo with the actor on X, he reflected, “After 23 years, MYTH has been broken by the MAN HIMSELF on the SAME DAY. Watching him closely as I grew up and now witnessing his achievements is truly special for Telugu cinema.” He further said that “Devara” is the biggest mass celebration in cinema.