Shahid Kapoor's 'Deva' Struggles at Box Office After Strong Weekend Start
The cop drama saw a significant earnings drop on Monday, raising concerns about its long-term performance despite positive reviews for Kapoor's role.
- Shahid Kapoor's 'Deva,' released on January 31, earned ₹21.90 crore net in India over its first five days across all languages.
- The film had a strong opening weekend, earning ₹5.5 crore on Friday, ₹6.4 crore on Saturday, and ₹7.25 crore on Sunday.
- Monday collections saw a steep drop of approximately 65%, with earnings falling to ₹2.55 crore, followed by ₹1.26 crore on Tuesday.
- Directed by Rosshan Andrrews and produced by Roy Kapur Films, 'Deva' is a Bollywood adaptation of the 2013 Malayalam film 'Mumbai Police,' with a modified climax for a fresh twist.
- While the film received mixed reviews overall, Shahid Kapoor's performance as a rebellious police officer investigating a high-profile case has been widely praised.