After Deva’s Box Office Failure, Shahid Kapoor Bets Big on Vishal Bhardwaj’s Next for a Comeback

The actor hopes to recreate past magic with a 1990s-set action thriller based on Mumbai’s underworld

February 15, 2025: Shahid Kapoor’s Deva Ends Box Office Run with Disappointing Numbers

Shahid Kapoor’s highly anticipated action thriller Deva has underperformed at the box office, grossing only ₹59 crore worldwide—a figure well below expectations for a film of this scale. Given Kapoor’s star power, the film was projected to collect at least ₹125 crore to be considered a decent success.

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Directed by Rosshan Andrews and produced by Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films, Deva featured Shahid Kapoor as a fearless cop navigating crime and deception. Pooja Hegde, Pavail Gulati, and others played pivotal roles. Despite an intriguing premise and Kapoor’s intense performance, the film failed to gain traction, leading to a quick drop in collections.

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What Went Wrong with Deva?

  1. Lack of Strong Word-of-Mouth
    • The film failed to generate audience excitement post-release.
  2. Tough Competition
    • The release of Skyforce, Interstellar, and Sanam Teri Kasam divided the audience, especially in multiplexes.
  3. Standalone Action Thriller Fatigue
    • Recent Bollywood trends suggest that standalone action thrillers struggle unless they offer high novelty or franchise appeal.

Shahid Kapoor’s Next with Vishal Bhardwaj: A Much-Needed Comeback?

Amidst Deva’s failure, all eyes are now on Shahid Kapoor’s next project—his fourth collaboration with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.

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What We Know About the Film

  • Title: Yet to be announced
  • Director: Vishal Bhardwaj
  • Producer: Sajid Nadiadwala
  • Release Date: December 2025
  • Setting: Mumbai’s underworld in the 1990s
  • Cast: Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Randeep Hooda

Reports suggest that the film is loosely based on the life of gangster Hussain Ustara, weaving a story of crime, love, and intense action.


Why This Film Could Be Shahid Kapoor’s Comeback Moment

Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj have previously worked on:

  • Kaminey (2009)Cult classic action thriller
  • Haider (2014)Critically acclaimed, career-defining role for Kapoor
  • Rangoon (2017)Mixed reviews, but praised for performances

Given Bhardwaj’s mastery of layered storytelling and Shahid’s ability to shine in complex roles, fans are hopeful that this action-packed crime drama will reignite Kapoor’s box office success.


Can This Be Shahid Kapoor’s Big Bollywood Redemption?

With Deva failing to leave a mark, the stakes are high for his next project. If Kapoor and Bhardwaj recreate their past magic, the film could cement his place as a bankable star and restore audience faith in him.

Will this be the blockbuster Kapoor needs to make a solid comeback? Only time will tell.

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