Shahid Kapoor's 'Deva' Opens to Mixed Reviews and Modest Box Office Numbers

The action thriller, marking Rosshan Andrrews' Hindi directorial debut, sees praise for Shahid Kapoor's performance but struggles to match expectations at the box office.

Deva, starring Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde, collected ₹5 crore net in India on its opening day, with worldwide gross earnings of ₹10.31 crore as reported by Zee Studios.
The film is a Hindi remake of the 2013 Malayalam movie 'Mumbai Police,' with significant changes to the script, including its climax.
Critics have praised Shahid Kapoor's intense performance and action sequences, with some calling it one of his career-best roles, but the film’s storyline has been described as predictable by others.
Audience reactions on social media have been largely positive, though some noted similarities to the original Malayalam film, particularly in its opening sequence.
Trade analysts suggest the film’s box office performance could improve over the weekend, depending on word-of-mouth and increased footfall in smaller markets.