Shahid Kapoor’s Deva Review: A Thrilling Mystery with a Dark Twist

Shahid Kapoor’s Deva Review: A Thrilling Mystery with a Dark Twist - Filmsandfacts

Director: Rosshan Andrrews

Date Created: 2025-02-01 16:37

Editor's Rating:
3

Pros

• Shahid Kapoor’s Performance – He delivers an intense and layered portrayal of Dev Ambre, showcasing his acting depth.
• Engaging Mystery – The murder case and memory loss twist keep the audience intrigued.
• Visually Striking Action Sequences – Well-choreographed stunts and action scenes enhance the experience.
• Atmospheric Background Score – Jakes Bejoy’s music adds tension and excitement, complementing the action.
• Strong Supporting Cast – Pavail Gulati, Pravessh Rana, and Kubbra Sait add depth to the storyline.

Cons

• Slow Pacing in Parts – The second half drags a bit as the film shifts focus from action to emotional depth.
• Underdeveloped Characters – Pooja Hegde and Kubbra Sait’s roles could have been explored more.
• Some Unbelievable Plot Points – A few sequences, like the sniper scene, seem unrealistic.
• Lack of Clarity in Some Subplots – Dev’s childhood trauma and motivation are mentioned but not fully developed.
• Occasionally Over-the-Top Acting – Some moments feel exaggerated, slightly affecting the film’s tone.

Deva Review

A tough and rebellious police officer is looking into a murder case but forgets everything after a serious accident. As he looks back on his past, using only his muscle memory, he uncovers some troubling facts about his department and himself.

Director Rosshan Andrrews creates an exciting mystery from the very first scene. Dev Ambre, played by Shahid Kapoor, calls his boss, DCP Farhan Khan, to tell him that he has solved a murder case and knows who the killer is. As you get comfortable with a murder mystery, the story takes a twist—Dev forgets everything after a big accident. In 156 minutes, the screenplay team—Bobby–Sanjay, Abbas Dalal, Hussain Dalal, Arshad Syed, and Sumit Arora—explores the different aspects of Dev and reveals the secret.

The first half of the film sets up the story and personalities, moving at a slow but interesting pace. The relationship between Dev and his friend Roshan D’Silva (Pavail Gulati) gets a bit strained, but their goal of taking down strong crime leaders keeps their story moving forward. In the second half, the story changes from being action-packed to focusing on darker and more intense feelings and atmosphere. Dev has a hard time figuring out his life because he forgets things, which makes the movie move at a slow pace. The strong mystery keeps you engaged.

Amit Roy’s camera work, along with the action and stunts by Anal Arasu, Supreme Sundar, Vikram Dahiya, Parvez Shaikh, and Abbas Ali Moghul, creates an enjoyable experience. Jakes Bejoy’s background score is a banger, especially when paired with the action scenes, giving the film a raw and intense edge. Some visual effects seem like just a trick. Vishal Mishra and Bejoy created the songs Bhasad Macha and Marji Cha Maalik, which help set the film’s tone.

Shahid Kapoor gives an amazing performance as Dev Ambre, showing both a threatening side and a sensitive side. There are times when his behaviour is hard to accept, but there are also moments when you want him to succeed. His performance of Dev before the memory loss (Dev A) and after (Dev B) shows his skill as an actor. His tough character occasionally appears in the softer, confused version of himself. Sometimes, his act goes a bit too far.

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Pooja Hegde does well as his girlfriend, writer Diya, but her character isn’t explored much, even though she is the first to suggest there might be a spy in the police department. Kubbra Sait gives a strong performance as a police officer named Deepti, but her character is not used enough and shows up unexpectedly. Pavail Gulati and Pravessh Rana provide strong help.

However, the show has some flaws. The story has a few unclear parts and some times don’t feel believable, like a sniper shot which seems unlikely. Some details are still unclear (without giving anything away). Dev’s tough childhood and his desire to become a police officer to arrest his violent father are mentioned several times but not fully explained. The pace is slow, but it still keeps you interested and entertained. The film has some flaws, but its strength, genuine feel, and smooth style make it worth seeing.

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