Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde starrer Deva hit the theatres on January 31, and made it to a decent start by earning Rs 5 crore on day 1.
As per Sacnilk, Deva recorded an overall 10.24% occupancy in its Hindi version on its opening day, Friday, January 31, 2025. The film saw a gradual increase in viewership throughout the day, with morning shows registering 5.87%, followed by 9.18% in the afternoon, 9.77% in the evening, and peaking at 16.15% during night shows.
On its opening day, Deva saw the highest audience turnout in Chennai, where occupancy reached an impressive 39.33%. In contrast, cities like Bhopal and Surat recorded the lowest viewership, with occupancy at just 5.75%. The film’s reception varied across regions, reflecting diverse audience engagement.
At a promotional event for Deva in Delhi, Shahid Kapoor addressed comparisons between his character in the film and Kabir Singh, particularly regarding its intensity and aggression. Dismissing the similarities, he stated that Deva is a completely different character, emphasizing that there is no trace of Kabir Singh in him and calling Deva "real."
He went on to note that before Kabir Singh, audiences often linked his intense roles to his portrayal of Tommy Singh in Udta Punjab. Shahid added that, in fact, he is more frequently compared to his performance in Udta Punjab than to Kabir Singh.
Deva follows the gripping journey of a fearless cop, Dev, who sets out to avenge his friend’s death but finds himself grappling with memory loss. Directed by acclaimed Malayalam filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews, the film is produced by Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films.
Starring Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Kubbra Sait, and Pavail Gulati in key roles, Deva promises an intense blend of action, intrigue, and drama.
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