2025 Action, Thriller

Critics Review

2.75

Satisfactory stuff that needed more smartness!

Stylish treatment laced with Shahid Kapoor�s rocking act, the internal reasoning and the dramatic twist at the end is sure to resonate. With a crisper runtime and exhilarating investigations in the screenplay, this could have landed as a solid thriller.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.50

An engaging and entertaining albeit slow thriller

Pooja Hegde is effective as his girlfriend, journalist Diya, though her character remains largely unexplored despite being the first to hint at a possible mole in the police department. Kubbra Sait delivers a powerful performance in her brief role as a cop, Deepti, but is frustratingly underutilised, and appears out of the blue. Pavail Gulati and Pravessh Rana lend solid support. 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). Dev�s childhood hardships and his motivation to become a cop to arrest his abusive father are referenced multiple times but never fully explored. The overall pace remains slow, yet it manages to keep you engaged and entertained. The film has inconsistencies, however, its intensity, raw appeal, and slick execution make it worth a watch.(more)

Source: Dhaval Roy, Times Of India

3.00

It Is A Shahid Kapoor Show All The Way

This element sticks out because it constitutes a key plot twist. It is an encounter in which a man on the run is gunned down and on which the rest of the film - a bit of the first half and all of the second - rests. 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. So, even if you remember the Malayalam film and know how it winds up, Deva has something in store for you. It is a Shahid Kapoor show all the way but Deva certainly isn't only for fans of the star. (more)

Source: Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV Movies

3.00

Shahid Kapoor Exudes High Octane Fire & Rage As A Flawed & Roguish Cop In This Engaging Thriller Flick!

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. This promises to be a treat for all the die-hard fans of the actor.(more)