Deva Box Office Collection Day: Slow Start
Deva's slow start at the box office, despite Shahid Kapoor's strong performance, raises questions about its potential to succeed, with a convoluted plot and low occupancy rates hindering its appeal.
The highly anticipated Hindi film Deva, starring Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde, has had a slow start at the box office, collecting approximately Rs 5.5 crore on its opening day, January 31, and a total of Rs 11.37 crore over the opening weekend.
Despite receiving praise for Shahid Kapoor's performance as a ruthless cop, the film's overall performance was mixed, with a convoluted plot and too many layers that failed to land a satisfying climax. The film's writer attempted to include too much action, but this resulted in potential arcs being left incomplete. The film's occupancy rate was also low, with 5.84%, 11.28%, and 14.20% occupancy for morning, afternoon, and evening shows respectively, over the first two days.
Deva's opening day collection of Rs 5.5 crore was higher than that of Sky Force, which earned Rs 2.75 crore on its first day. However, the film's slow start has raised questions about its potential to succeed at the box office. The film's total collection over the opening weekend was Rs 11.37 crore, with Rs 5.87 crore earned on the first Saturday.
While Shahid Kapoor's performance was a highlight of the film, the movie's problems with its plot and pacing may hinder its ability to attract a large audience. The title card's misspelling of the lead's name was a minor issue compared to the film's larger problems. As the film continues to run in theaters, it remains to be seen whether it will be able to gain momentum and attract a larger audience.
