Deva Movie Review and Release Highlights: Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde starrer earns Rs 4.50 crore on Day 1; Farzi directors Raj & DK give shoutout

Pinkvilla’s opening day box office report of Deva shows a dull start. On the first day of its release, Rosshan Andrrews’ movie collected around Rs 4.25 crore to Rs 4.75 crore net.   The movie couldn't even beat the opening-day collection of Shahid Kapoor's previous release, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jeeya. The robotic romantic drama, co-starring Kriti Sanon, collected Rs 6.50 crore on its debut day in 2024 and emerged as a successful venture.

After the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) trimmed some scenes including a lip-lock scene between Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde in Deva, the actor shared his two cents on the matter.   Kapoor told News24, “There were only three minor changes” adding that the altercations do not impact the final outcome of the action-thriller. He also stated that director Rosshan Andrrews has made the suggested changes.

While speaking to ANI, Shahid Kapoor discussed his various hair transformations and explained that, as an actor, one must learn to "sacrifice" the things they are most known for. He further shared how "stepping away" from the physical features he once relied on helped him grow as an actor. When asked about any moments of 'hesitation' or 'doubt' regarding shaving his head for a role, Shahid Kapoor laughed and said, "Jab bachpan mein bachhe ka mundan hota hai, tab toh koi nahin puchta hai ki baal wapas nahin aayenge" (When a child gets their head shaved in childhood, no one asks if the hair will not grow back)."

According to the posters of the film Deva, its streaming partner is Netflix. The audience will get the opportunity to watch it for the first time if they miss it in theaters or relive the experience. They will be able to enjoy the story from the comfort of their homes. However, there is no clarity yet about the date of the digital release.

Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde visited Delhi for the promotions of the film Deva ahead of its release. The event was packed with a huge crowd. The lead pair interacted with them and even performed on their song Bhasad Macha. They were grateful for the love of the fans who were present there.

Shahid Kapoor collaborated with filmmakers Raj & DK for the series Farzi. The director duo has now given a shoutout to the actor's new film Deva on their Instagram Stories. They wrote, "All the best @shahidkapoor You look rocking and the film looks kick*ss!! Go kill it!! (red heart and hugging face emojis)." Have a look!

A day before the release of his action thriller Deva, Shahid Kapoor took to Instagram and shared a series of stills from the film. The photos showcased him in an intense and rugged avatar as he dealt with a goon. One picture also showed him wearing the cop uniform.

In September 2024, Shahid Kapoor shared an exciting post as he wrapped the film Deva and celebrated it by doing his famous Dhan Te Nan step from Kaminey. In the caption, the actor expressed how special it was to wrap the film in this style. He said, "When DEVA did the dhante naan. No better way to wrap a film. Was such a special feeling." Shahid added, "This one’s coming to give you a JOLT. #gohardorgohome #lovethisshit ITS A FILM WRAP ON THIS MONSTER OF A FILM THAT TOOK EVERYTHING FROM ME."

In a recent chat with Zoom, Pooja Hegde opened up about her role in Deva and said, "I feel that Diya's character is also a lot dominant. She is very very passionate about what she is doing. It also happens that when you are very passionate, you get blind about certain things. She speaks her mind and does not fear anybody."   Hegde continued, "She is like a proper takkar to Deva's character and that is very interesting. She is not afraid of Deva and that attracts Deva and her together."

Produced by Roy Kapur Films and Zee Studios, Deva has had a slow start at the box office. According to early trends, the Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde-starrer is expected to collect between Rs 4.50 crore and Rs 5.50 crore on its opening day.   This is lower than Shahid’s previous film, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), which earned Rs 6.5 crore on its first day.

When asked about the extent of investment in a character, Shahid Kapoor shared in a chat with IANS that nothing is ever "too much" if one truly loves their work. The 43-year-old actor explained that he believes in doing whatever is necessary to deliver a performance but emphasized that actors, as professionals, do not always need to immerse themselves completely in a role.   The Deva actor further stated that while some actors follow such an approach, he does not subscribe to that mindset. Instead, he believes acting is a profession where one should know how to perform skillfully while still giving their best to make the portrayal as impactful as possible.

Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde starrer Deva has finally been released in the theaters today. The excitement around hardcore cop-action entertainer was already high and now after watching the film, fans rushed to X and posted their reviews on the film.   If you’re also wondering if the film is worth-a-shot; take a look at the experiences shared by the netizens.

As we all know Pooja Hegde plays the leading lady opposite Shahid Kapoor in Deva wherein he plays a cop. In a recent interview, she was asked, why she feels that a cop film works these days. In response, the actress said, “A good film is a good film, and you can’t keep a good film down.”   She speculated that the universal fascination with cop films may stem from their mysterious nature. “Maybe it’s the flavor of the season, or perhaps it’s the mystery surrounding what these officers do. We’re naturally intrigued by them.”

Shahid Kapoor shared a video featuring several BTS pictures from Deva's sets. We can see him putting all his hard work into portraying this character and it is clearly evident in the trailer.    As the movie hits the screens, the actor has taken to his Instagram handle to open his heart out about this film and urged fans to watch it. in his post the actor mentioned about the efforts and hard work that went in to make Deva. 

Backed by Roy Kapur Films and Zee Studios, Deva has started its journey with a slow opening at the box office. As per box office trends, Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde-starrer is expected to open in the range of Rs 4.50 crore to Rs 5.50 crore.   It is lesser than Shahid's last release, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) which fetched Rs 6.5 crore on its opening day. Deva would require good momentum on Saturday and Sunday to come out as a solid entry in the opening weekend.

During an interview with Hindustan Times, the actress stated that by the end of their chat, she told the Vivah actor that this was a great therapy session for her. “Shahid makes the greatest therapist,” she exclaimed, adding that they had a very heart-to-heart conversation about life, films, what they want to do as actors and opportunities.   By the end of it, Pooja Hegde told Shahid not to send her the bill for the eye-opening and amazing session they had while on their way to the interview. Revealing more about their chit-chat in the vehicle, the Dil Maange More actor stated that Hegde wants to do ‘acting waali films’ from now on, and that’s what she has been telling Shahid about.

Produced by Roy Kapur Films, Deva has registered 18,000 admits in the top three national chains- PVR Inox and Cinepolis. Of which a significant chunk of admissions was recorded at PVR Inox. This is a slow advance for a Shahid Kapoor starrer. However, genre-specific movies rely heavily on spot booking rather than advance sales.    For the uninitiated, the full-fledged advance booking of Deva opened on Wednesday morning, two days before the release. The movie is likely to take a slow start. According to current trends, its opening can be between Rs 4.50 crore and Rs 5.50 crore. However, if walk-ins help the movie, it might see a debut of Rs 6 crore. 

The cast also includes Pavail Gulatie, Pravessh Rana, and Kubbra Sait in pivotal roles. The film is directed by Rosshan Andrrews. It is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur and Umesh KR Bansal.    The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given Deva a ‘UA 16+’ rating. According to their website, the runtime of the film is 156 minutes and 53 seconds, which means 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 53 seconds.