Shahid Kapoor’s 2025 action thriller, “Deva,” is engaging the audiences with its riveting plot and superb acting. The movie is directed by Rosshan Andrrews. It is a Hindi remake of the 2013 Malayalam film “Mumbai Police,” the new ending of which gives a twist to the story.
The Story of Deva
Shahid Kapoor stars as ACP Dev Ambre in “Deva,” a brilliant but wayward cop assigned to solve the murder of high-profile ACP Rohan D’Silva and also his friend. While recovering from an accident that left him partially amnesiac, Dev has to piece together memories lost to uncover a scheme of deception and betrayal. The film shows friendship, loyalty, and the workings of the human psyche.
Cast and Crew of Deva
In addition to Shahid Kapoor, the main cast of “Deva” includes Pooja Hegde, who plays the fearless journalist Diya, and Pavail Gulati in a prominent cast role. Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the screenplay is written by the same famous duo Bobby–Sanjay. The music composition between Jakes Bejoy and Vishal Mishra brings electrifying sounds to the viewers, complementing the movie’s heavy narrative with a dynamic and engaging soundtrack.
Production and Release
Principal photography for “Deva” started in October 2023 and finished by September 2024. The film, slated for a Dussehra release on October 11, 2024, has been pushed to a theatrical release on January 31, 2025. Mixed reviews greeted the film-critics lauding Kapoor’s performance and the cinematography but offering different takes on the screenplay and the changed climax.
Box Office Performance
“Deva” performed poorly at the box office grossing around ₹50.98-59 crores worldwide, despite all the excitement it generated from Shahid Kapoor’s return to the silver screen. Besides mixed reviews from critics, the above performance was attributed to competition from other releases.
Soundtrack Highlights
The soundtrack of “Deva” got appreciated with numbers like “Bhasad Macha,” released on January 11, 2025, and “Marji Cha Maalik,” which was out on January 24, 2025. The two composers have been able to mold a musical experience resonating with the themes of the movie and uplifting the whole viewing experience.
OTT Release
After making its mark in theaters, “Deva” will soon be available to users for online streaming on Netflix. Although no official date has been announced yet for its OTT release, reports claim that “Deva” would not take longer than eight weeks to go online following its January 31 debut. This way, a much larger audience will get the chance to enjoy the fire-filled thriller.
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In short, “Deva”-albeit in mixed reviews from the critics and slightly lower collections at the box-office-is a memorable addition to the film palette of Shahid Kapoor and a gripping tale with strong performances. Eventually, such films to be released digitally can make the audience more engaged with a rather incredible storyline.
