Shahid Kapoor’s action-thriller Deva, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, has successfully completed its first week at the box office. The film, which hit the big screens on January 31, has maintained steady collections and is on its way to crossing the ₹30 crore milestone.
Deva’s Box Office Performance: Day-Wise Collection
The film began well, with lots of expectations because of Shahid Kapoor and the action-packed story. Let us check out Deva’s box office collections for the past seven days below:
Day 1 (Wednesday, January 31): ₹5.25 crore
Day 2 (Thursday, February 1): ₹4.80 crore
Day 3 (Friday, February 2): ₹4.55 crore
Day 4 (Saturday, February 3): ₹5.75 crore
Day 5 (Sunday, February 4): ₹6.30 crore
Day 6 (Monday, February 5): ₹1.50 crore
Day 7 (Tuesday, February 6): ₹1.50 crore
Devan’s solid weekend took a hit as it experienced the typical dip of the weekdays. As per the industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected an overall 6.70% Hindi occupancy on its first Thursday, taking the total collection to ₹28.15 crore by the end of Day 7.
What’s Working for Deva?
Several reasons have aided the film at the box office:
Screen presence of Shahid Kapoor: Be it the protagonist ACP Dev Ambre; Shahid has been the hero for the screens. He got transformed into one of the gutsy, high-octane action cop.
Interesting story presentation: The criminal, justice system, and then redemption is interestingly woven on the narrative string of the films.
High-Octane Action Sequences: Highly choreographed action sequences have been widely appreciated by both critics and audiences.
Pooja Hegde: Pooja Hegde’s Diya Sathaye brings much emotional depth to the film and this is a commercially attractive move as it appeals to a larger audience.
Word of Mouth: Although the film did not have a spectacular opening, the word of mouth has helped sustain its momentum.
Star Cast and Direction
Dealing with a great ensemble cast, the movie has managed to elevate the cinematic experience altogether:
Shahid Kapoor as ACP Dev Ambre
Pooja Hegde as Diya Sathaye
Pavail Gulati in a significant role
Pravesh Rana, Kubbra Sait, Girish Kulkarni, Manish Wadhwa, and Gaurav More in supporting roles
Directed by: Rosshan Andrrews
How Deva Stands Against Recent Releases
Despite competition from other films released around the same time, Deva has managed to carve out its own space. Recent Bollywood releases have seen mixed results, but Deva has maintained a solid presence at the box office.
Comparison with Shahid Kapoor’s Previous Films
Comparing Deva with Shahid Kapoor’s past performances:
Kabir Singh (2019): ₹20.21 crore (Day 1), ₹278 crore (Lifetime)
Jersey (2022): ₹3.75 crore (Day 1), ₹19 crore (Lifetime)
Bloody Daddy (2023): Directed straight to OTT, so box office collections are not available
Dev has not come anywhere close to the stratospheric success of Kabir Singh, but Jersey is way ahead of it, which shows that Shahid Kapoor has an action audience.
Audience Reception
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The movie has received mixed to positive reviews. While it has been said that the action sequences and the performances have received critical acclaim, the predictable storyline is being used as a complaint against the film. Fans, however, seem to appreciate the intense performance from Shahid Kapoor.
What is in Store for Deva?
Deva’s second week is crucial as it will determine its overall performance on the basis of:
Word of Mouth: If people like the film, it would sustain a healthy run.
The lack of other big releases around the same date in February can be an added advantage.
Digital Release: That will also make the overall play much wider because of the digital release.
FAQs
What has been the collection of Deva at the domestic box office by Day 7?
Deva has collected ₹28.15 crore at the Indian box office till Day 7.
Who is the director of Deva?
The movie is directed by Rosshan Andrrews, who is known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
How does Deva compare to Shahid Kapoor’s previous films?
While it hasn’t reached the blockbuster level of Kabir Singh, Deva has performed better than Jersey and has been appreciated for its action and performances.
Will Deva cross ₹50 crore mark?
The answer would depend solely upon the response from the cinema theatres within the next coming weeks. High positive word-of-mouth and hardly any competition for its time-slot in the weeks to come, could help reach this mark too.
Is Deva online?
Film has released, OTT availability announcement is underway and will arrive very soon. Final Thoughts
Shahid Kapoor’s Deva has had a good first week at the box office. It has ₹28.15 crore in its kitty, and is moving closer to ₹30 crore. If it can maintain its current pace, it may just have some huge numbers in the following weeks. If you’re a fan of action-packed thrillers or a die-hard Shahid Kapoor fan, Deva is worth checking out.
