Deva Reviews

Shahid Kapoor cannot get past that, getting stuck in a flat, stylised delivery, for the most part.

Shahid's heft is the only thing that keeps up the momentum in a mediocre rehash, dumbed down by flimsy motive and mindless bravado, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Shahid Kapoor turns a cop who is ready for bhasad in Deva. The Rosshan Andrrews film, which is a remake of Mumbai Police, shoulders on the leading man's performance.

Irrespective of the flawed second half, especially the climax, Deva is definitely one of Shahid Kapoor's strongest works. The actor puts his heart and soul into this one, which is reflected in every frame.

I blame the current and frustrating fetish of the audience to watch ‘Mass’ cinema that we glorify flawed people and their perverted understanding of machoism.

It’s been a while since Bollywood delivered a masala action entertainer that strikes the right balance — thrilling but not overindulgent, stylish yet not hollow.

Mercifully, such gaps aren’t the rule in Deva. The plot amendments that provide the film with a new run-up to the climax and the final denouement serve the purpose of keeping the audience guessing.

Deva review: After watching the teaser, it seemed like another film packed with action and violence. However, Deva offers much more—a gripping story, suspense, and thrilling moments all rolled into one.

After making his debut in the Malayalam film industry with Udhayananu Tharam starring Mohanlal, Rosshan Andrrews is now stepping into Bollywood with Deva.

Shahid Kapoor’s Deva clearly disappoints despite having potential. However, the film ends on a note that opens the gates for a second part, and knowing the filmmaker in Rosshan, one can expect something positive.

Deva has everything—action, emotion, a gripping plot, and a hero worth rooting for.

That said, the film isn’t without flaws. The narrative has several loopholes and moments that feel unconvincing—a sniper shot, for instance, seems far-fetched. Some loose ends remain unexplained (avoiding spoilers here).

Roshan Andrews’ direction is alright but his narration targets the class audience mainly. Also, his narration gets confusing at times. Vishal Mishra’s music is good.