Shahid Kapoor starrer Deva, directed by renowned Malayalam filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews, is a crime action thriller featuring an ensemble cast that includes Pooja Hegde, Pavail Gulati, Pravesh Rana, Kubbra Sait, and more. The film also marks Andrrews’ highly anticipated Bollywood debut.
According to industry tracker Scinailk, the box office collection for Deva across all languages in India for its first three days is as follows: On Day 1 (Friday), the film earned Rs 5.50 crore. On Day 2 (Saturday), the collection saw a slight increase, reaching Rs 6.42 crore. However, on Day 3 (Sunday), the movie earned Rs 0.11 crore so far, bringing its total India net collection to Rs 12.03 crore.
In Deva, Shahid takes on a fresh and intense role, with his on-screen chemistry with Pooja Hegde receiving praise from audiences right from the start. For those unaware, Deva is a Hindi remake of Andrrews’ 2013 Malayalam film Mumbai Police, which starred Prithviraj Sukumaran. From the trailer to the cast and music, everything about Deva has sparked widespread interest. Despite the excitement, however, the film has received mixed reviews from the audience upon release.
Deva follows the story of ACP Dev Ambre, portrayed by Shahid Kapoor. Dev is a hot-headed, womanizing cop who loses his memory while investigating the murder of his best friend. The film is a remake of Rosshan Andrrews’ 2013 Malayalam film Mumbai Police, which starred Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role. While the core plot remains similar, several key changes were made to the script, especially in the climax, to give it a fresh twist. Pooja Hegde plays Dev’s girlfriend, Divya Sathaye, a journalist who plays a crucial role in his journey.