Deva Review: What Worked and What Didn`t

Deva Review: What Worked and What Didn`t

Radiocity
By Radiocity Team
Published Jan 31, 2025
The opening tries to capture Mumbai`s essence and Bachchan`s stardom, but the hero`s introduction feels awkwardly green-screened.

Mumbai Spirit and Star Intro

The opening tries to capture Mumbai`s essence and Bachchan`s stardom, but the hero`s introduction feels awkwardly green-screened.

Director Andrrews adopts a whodunnit approach, piecing together the puzzle. However, the first half drags considerably.

Whodunnit Narrative

Director Andrrews adopts a whodunnit approach, piecing together the puzzle. However, the first half drags considerably.

Hegde and Sait are severely underutilised, their presence feeling abrupt and almost unnecessary.

Underutilised Cast

Hegde and Sait are severely underutilised, their presence feeling abrupt and almost unnecessary.

Inconsistent Action

The action sequences lack consistency, with key characters eliminated abruptly, reminiscent of Yudhra and Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Flawed Machismo

Kapoor`s "intense" portrayal feels hollow, filled with quips and one-liners, echoing Kabir Singh`s problematic masculinity.

Emotional Disconnect

The film prioritises being a crowd-pleaser, sacrificing emotional depth. Key emotional moments are glossed over.

Not a Remake (But Similar)

While claimed not to be a remake, the film shares core elements with the Malayalam movie Mumbai Police, though with a different setting.

Bachchan and Mumbai Homage Fails

Despite promises, the Bachchan homage is limited to two poster close-ups. Mumbai`s cinematography also disappoints, often feeling green-screened.

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Cliched Climax

Second half improves marginally, but the climax ditches the original`s vulnerability for a preachy ending, making it a predictable watch.

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