Telugu filmmaker Koratala Siva, director of Devara, marked his 51st birthday on June 15th, 2026. The Tollywood industry celebrated his 51st birthday across X. Known for Mirchi, Srimanthudu, Janatha Garage, Bharat Ane Nenu, and most recently Devara: Part 1, Koratala Siva has received an outpouring of love from stars, production houses, and fans. Even when the industry was celebrating, its attention stayed firmly on what Koratala will be doing next. As two of his most anticipated upcoming projects, NBK112 with Nandamuri Balakrishna and Devara: Part 2, the sequel to Devara: Part 1 featuring Jr NTR, remain in the pipeline.
A Legacy of Blockbusters, Tollywood Unites to Celebrate the Director
Jr NTR, who starred in the director’s Janatha Garage and , Part 1, called Korantala Siva, “Happy Birthday Siva! A storyteller who turns simplicity into something unforgettable. Wishing you many more years of inspiring cinema,” while he wished him on his 51st birthday. Team Devara’s official handle wished Koratala on his birthday, describing their filmmaker as someone who “made substance a celebration.”
Jr. NTR and Devara film’s official handle wishes Koratala Siva
Production Houses and the industry wish for Koratala Siva
Production powerhouse Mythri Movie Makers hailed him as a “blockbuster director” and “a storyteller who continues to inspire with his vision, conviction, and impactful cinema,” wishing him great health, happiness, and many more blockbusters ahead. “Vriddhi Cinemas wished him a fantastic year ahead filled with happiness, good health, and many more memorable cinematic milestones,” while SLV Cinemas added, “May you keep entertaining and inspiring audiences with your wonderful stories.” Over his career, Koratala Siva has earned two Nandi Awards and an IIFA Utsavam Award for his directorial work.
NBK112 and Devara 2 A Packed Pipeline Keeps Fans Buzzing
The birthday celebrations came with added industry excitement around the director’s upcoming slate. Koratala Siva’s next, tentatively titled NBK112, will pair him with Nandamuri Balakrishna, produced by Yuvasudha Arts, announced with the tagline “The Stars Align. A Festival Awaits.” The film is expected to go on floors in August 2026, with a muhurat reportedly planned around June 25, targeting a Sankranthi 2027 release. Meanwhile, Jr NTR has confirmed that Devara 2 with Koratala Siva will go on floors after he wraps his current commitments. Fans echoed the sentiment across social media, with many birthday wishes doubling as calls for a Devara 2 update.
NBK112 promises a high-octane mass entertainer with , while Devara: Part 2 remains one of Telugu cinema’s most awaited sequels. As Koratala Siva steps into his 51st year, two of Tollywood’s biggest projects rest squarely on his shoulders.