Deva first movie review out: Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde's 'explosive' cop drama packs action, drama and surprises

Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde's film Deva has made its way to the theatres. Planning to watch it this weekend? Here's the first review!

Shahid Kapoor is back with a bang! His much-anticipated film Deva is now has finally been released, and left an impact that many were hoping for. Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the movie sees Shahid Kapoor essay the role of a cop; Pooja Hegde plays the leading lady. Rosshan Andrrews, who is popular for South hits like Mumbai Police and Salute, has made a striking Bollywood debut with Deva. The film’s trailer generated massive buzz for it put Shahid Kapoor in his most intense and ferocious avatar. Now that Deva has hit theatres, the first review is out - does it really live up to the hype?

Deva is a 2 hours, 36 minutes long film and going by the reviews shared on social media, Shahid Kapoor has got another blockbuster to his credit. Deva is said to have a gripping storyline packed with powerful performance by Shahid Kapoor. His chemistry with Pooja Hegde has also been appreciated. The movie has been described as, "a rollercoaster ride packed with intensity, style, and raw emotions."

Shahid Kapoor plays a rebellious cop in the film and is assigned to a high-profile case. As he delves deeper into the case, he witnessed unexpected twists which further keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. The film’s action sequences have garnered massive appreciation, while its thrilling climax has received special acclaim.

Check out some Deva reviews shared on social media.

Shahid Kapoor did extensive promotions of this film. During the trailer launch event, the actor called his role in Deva as the "most challenging one". He said, "This is the most complex character I’ve played. I’ve done challenging roles before, but Deva made me question whether I was capable of pulling this off." Apart from Shahid and Pooja, stars like Pavail Gulati, Kubbra Sait, and many others play pivotal roles in the film.

Shahid Kapoor last appeared in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya along with Kriti Sanon. The film saw him in a love boy avatar. Deva is a treat for Shahid Kapoor's fans as he is back to maar-dhaad.