Overview

• 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.