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love-belle · 1 year ago

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lo mein kayamat tak hua tera !!!

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ in which everyone knows that they want each other, except for them and it's time that they change it.

for when you find out forever waala love. ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚

social media au // f1 x platonic!reader // aditya roy kapur x fem!reader

warnings - language

author's note - this is for my desi f1 fans and desi f1 fans only ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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dhoom-dhaam-diaries · 23 days ago

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Ok Jaanu, it's time for you to step back

There's a reason one’s a cult classic and the other is just … there

--A.K--

So you may be asking: It’s been almost a decade since OK Kanmani and OK Jaanu were released, so Aadhi, why are you still beating a dead horse?

To that I reply, I’m not — that would be animal cruelty.

I just happened to stumble across OK Kanmani (after vigorously searching for it for years, of course) about two days ago. I watched it, and guys… my. world. changed. 🤯

WAIT — before you roll your eyes and scroll away, let me give you some background. I was fifteen when OK Jaanu came out, and I went absolutely goo-goo gaa-gaa for it. I mean, why wouldn’t I? It had everything a hormonal teenager could ever want: ARK, rom-com vibes, ARK + Shraddha Kapoor’s sizzling chemistry, and oh yeah—did I mention ARK?

For those who haven’t watched it, OK Jaanu (and OK Kanmani) is about Adi and Tara, two ambitious young professionals who don’t believe in marriage and decide to pursue a casual live-in relationship. Of course, things get complicated when, surprise surprise, love gets involved.

And not gonna lie, I actually liked it. I especially loved the songs, particularly the title track. But then, I saw the comments under the video: scathing. “This is a cheap remake of OK Kanmani!” “Mental Manadhil (the original version of the title track) is wayyy better!”

Me, the ever sceptic, thought, “there’s no way that OK Kanmani is that good”.

Oh boy. was I wrong!

It wasn’t just good, it was straight up A-MA-ZING. If you thought the chemistry between Shraddha and Aditya was good, then the chemistry between Dulquer and Nithya will set you on fire. No, I’m serious—watch it, and you’ll be blushing so hard, you might turn into a tomato.

In this post, I’m going to break down why OK Kanmani >>>>>>> OK Jaanu, why you NEED to watch it, and why Bollywood seriously needs to stop with these remakes before they ruin anything else. So strap in, cuz I’m going to analyze this so hard that it’ll make my AP Lang teacher proud.

There are four main reasons why OK Jaanu fell short:

1. MCs’ depth and their chemistry (or lack thereof)

Adi: Dulquer Salmaan vs. Aditya Roy Kapur

DQ brings a certain charm to Adi. He’s a little cocky, a little childish (like picking fights with Tara toward the end instead of just saying I LOVE YOU …seriously, bruhhh,) with just the perfect amount of adult. He’s responsible as seen by taking care of Bhavani (the old couple's wife) when she wanders off. He also has a clear sense of drive, chasing a gaming career with big future aspirations, and it's not just talk, he has the skills to back it up. He’s the pinnacle of young adults.

Now, Bollywood Adi? Man-child. I’m sorry, I had to say it. Someone online said that Aditya Roy Kapur basically played the same character in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani as he does here, and honestly, I agree. He plays the same carefree, somewhat irresponsible charmer in both films.

And here’s why this is a problem: the story itself is simple—there aren’t any shocking plot twists—but it’s meant to reflect the youth of India (and even first-gen NRIs). It’s about a generation trying to define relationships without the prospect of marriage hanging over their heads like it did for their parents. While the older generation balks at this kind of arrangement, the original film showed Adi and Tara as two capable individuals making their own decisions about their lives. OK Kanmani portrayed their agency; Ok Jaanu made them look childish, reinforcing stereotypes about our generation being a mess instead of challenging them.

Tara: Nithya Menen vs. Shraddha Kapoor

Nithya elevates Tara to live true to her name, giving the character the shine it needed. She is a star — the energy, the spunk, the twinkle in her eyes—it had me reeling. I wanted to be her, even if just 1 percent.

Yet she’s not perfect. She can be childish (like skipping work to go hang out with her boyfriend), but she knows her priorities. She loves architecture, is passionate about it, and is very good at it. She has a genuine passion for her work, going as far as to further her education in it at a prestigious university, instead of going down the path that her mother laid out for her. One of my favorite scenes is when she is confronted by Adi’s sister-in-law and is berated for their live-in relationship and she hits back with a “does a certificate make everything ok?”. It shows that she’s not afraid to fight for her values even if others don’t agree with it. This is the agency of a young adult: navigating life based on our values, on our own terms, and Nithya Menen gives justice to that.

In almost every scene, she stole the show. When you watch this movie, make sure you hold on tight because she will blow you away.

Bollywood Tara? If you thought Aditya Roy Kapur was bad, at least he tried to give some life to his character, the wrong character, but he tried. Shraddha Kapoor on the other hand was at best poor. Her line delivery was so flat. For instance, when she gets the opportunity to work with Balakrishna Dhoshi, her architect guru, you’d expect her to be squealing, jumping with joy, running around with happiness… but nothing. Literally nothing. You could’ve told her it might rain today, and she might have shown more excitement for that. And the scene when she’s confronted by the sister-in-law, the girl was silent. She was being berated and she just took it. When she does show spunk, it’s with Adi; but because she doesn’t embody this energy outside of him, it feels like she’s trying to be someone else.

Another thing I noticed? The eyes. Nithya’s eyes were filled with adoration for Dulquer, like everything he did was magic to her. Shraddha? She stared at Aditya with this weird look that I can only describe as a predator stalking its prey. Even when she kisses him after coming back from Ahmedabad, it’s so aggressive. 😬 Scratch that—every kiss she gives him is so aggressive. **SLAPS HAND ON CHEEK, I’M GOING TO KISS YOU EVEN IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT **….

hello? Is this 911? Yes, I’m calling to report a crime…

2. Watered down Paplu

Ganapathy in OK Kanmani (Paplu in OK Jaanu) is filled with so much depth and love. You can see the tenderness in his eyes when he looks at his wife, Bhavani. Their relationship answers a critical question: What is love? And takes it a step further: is it love even when the person you love doesn’t remember you?

With this relationship, the answer is yes, yes, and 1000 times yes. It reminds us that love can take many forms and that true love often endures beyond the fleeting moments of passion and youth. This is especially important in the end when Tara asks Adi whether he can take care of her if she ends up like Bhavani. His response shows that he doesn’t see her as a fling, he sees her as a lifelong companion.

In contrast, while Naseeruddin Shah is a phenomenal actor, his portrayal in Ok Jaanu lacked the same emotional weight. I believe this isn’t because of his acting, per se, but rather the shallow script — many small but impactful moments from the original were cut altogether.

Here’s a scene that really stuck out to me: when Adi asks Ganapathy how he and Bhavani met. While they’re talking, Bhavani is scooping beans into the bean pod, but Ganapathy sweetly takes it from her hands. He scoops out the beans himself and throws away the pod, and he keeps doing this, no anger, no questions, just a simple, loving act. It’s such a small moment, but it says so much about their bond. It’s love in the tiniest, most mundane acts. The equivalent of the ‘orange peel test’ tiktok trend. This scene didn’t make it into Ok Jaanu, which is such a shame because it perfectly encapsulates how love is often about quiet, unspoken care.

Another moment that stood out to me is when Tara sings for Bhavani, and you can see how Ganapathy begins to soften toward Adi and Tara’s arrangement. While he isn’t fully on board with their decision to live together without getting married, he sees how their presence could benefit Bhavani, that is, how it could give her the companionship she craves but that he can’t always provide. It’s such a subtle shift, but it speaks volumes about how Ganapathy’s disapproval slowly gives way to understanding and even affection.

This emotional arc was largely missing in Ok Jaanu as I feel Paplu was already very ‘forward’ thinking and the dynamic between him and Adi was playful from the beginning.

These small, layered interactions between Ganapathy and the younger couple added so much heart to OK Kanmani. By the end, you feel his approval of Adi and Tara as a deeply-earned moment of acceptance, not just of their relationship, but of the changing values of a new generation.

3. The Missing Third Character: Music + Cinematography

A.R. Rahman’s songs were largely recycled in Ok Jaanu, but they didn’t have the same magic, and after a deeper look, I realized why: the cinematography.

Case in point 1: Mental Manadhil vs. Ok Jaanu

Both songs are great, but Ok Jaanu’s cinematography does it a disservice. Both songs are meant to show the exhilaration of liking someone, and Mental Manadhil captures that. The colors are realistic, not overly saturated, like Ok Jaanu’s. In Mental Manadhil, the visuals move fast, the background blurs, the camera shakes slightly, and there are very few slow pans. That imagery feeds into the exhilaration; you feel the excitement. Unfortunately, Ok Jaanu didn’t have the same effect.

Case in point 2: Parandhu Sella Vaa vs. The Humma Song

Let’s start by saying neither song was necessary for the movie. They didn’t progress the plot or add to the characters, and honestly, they weren’t even that good. (The Humma Song is also an atrocity to mankind 😩, but I don’t have the patience to unpack that right now.) At least Parandhu Sella Vaa showed some development in Adi and Tara’s relationship, like the moment when Tara rests her cheek on Adi’s hand after hesitating just a minute earlier, or when Adi pretends to kiss an imaginary version of her. It shows that their relationship has progressed from flirty friendship to something more. Meanwhile, The Humma Song was just an excuse to show ARK’s abs and Shraddha’s legs. It didn’t feel like a progression in their relationship, it felt like lust.

Case in point 3: Aye Sinamika vs. Enna Sona

Not including Aye Sinamika in OK Jaanu is a crime against humanity, and there is nothing that can convince me otherwise. This is the hill I’ll die on.

I loved both songs, but Aye Sinamika captured something more intimate and real. The Tamil version showed everyday things a couple does—dancing, acting silly, sleeping together (guys, not that kind of sleeping, get your head out of the gutter)—reminding Tara of Adi in every little moment. It’s these seemingly mundane, affectionate moments that make their love story feel genuine and lived-in. Enna Sona tried to achieve this, but it leaned too heavily on showing them kissing every five seconds. Combined with The Humma Song and the overall lack of emotional depth between the leads, it ended up feeling like the lead was missing his partner's body, not her presence. The lyrics add to this as well, Aye Sinamika repeats “Nee enne neegandhe” meaning “Don’t leave me” whereas Enna Sonna repeats how beautiful Tara is. The charm and warmth that Aye Sinamika conveyed through subtle storytelling was overshadowed in Ok Jaanu by its overemphasis on physical intimacy rather than emotional connection.

4. Inorganic Story Flow

The Meet-Cute: Cultural Nuances Matter

The meet-cute in OK Kanmani made sense. Adi yelling Tamil expletives at Tara worked because it’s a moment that reflects their shared culture. As a South Indian, you instantly bond with someone who speaks your language, especially in a diverse city like Mumbai. It’s a special kind of connection.

Now you may be wondering, how could it be surprising to find someone that speaks your language. Well I’ll give you an example.I’m from America, where people don’t usually speak Kannada. My family has gotten so used to this that we talk loudly in Kannada because we don’t expect anyone around us to understand. When we went to Mumbai, we expected the same thing, but my mom practically yelled, “Where are we supposed to go?” to me in Kannada, and a security guard responded in Kannada, offering to help. We were completely shocked! This is what I mean, you just don’t expect others to speak the language so when you do, it's like an instant sense of familiarity.

Getting back to the movie: when Adi and Tara meet, they’re surprised. In a place as diverse as Mumbai, what are the chances that he happened to yell Tamil expletives at a Tamil woman? That’s why they bond—it’s a shared cultural understanding. In a foreign city, it’s comforting to meet someone who shares the same culture.

This doesn’t exist in the Bollywood version. If they were from the same town or state, maybe I could understand the meet-cute. But there’s no mention of that in the Bollywood movie, so the connection just doesn’t make sense.

Emotional Moments: Let the Damn Story Breathe

Another problem with Ok Jaanu is that it doesn’t let the emotions breathe. Take the scene where Tara mentions her father and how he’s no longer part of her life. The Bollywood version immediately moves on to the next scene—Adi and Tara miss their train and get a room together. But that was such a pivotal moment! The story needed to sit with Tara’s feelings for a moment before moving on. Instead, it felt like the movie just wanted to tick off all the plot points before getting back to the romance.

Character moments like these are like vegetables in a meal, you might want to rush through them to get to the “main course,” but the vegetables enhance the overall experience. Ok Jaanu treated these moments like an afterthought.

Fights Are the Answer

SPOILER ALERT, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK

As Adi gets ready to leave for America, you can see in OK Kanmani that he and Tara slowly start picking fights, but they’re not real fights. They’re both frustrated about their promise against marriage and the looming end of their relationship, so they take it out on each other. These fights add so much depth to their dynamic and make Adi’s eventual proposal hit so much harder.

This layer of tension is missing in Ok Jaanu. Without it, the ending doesn’t feel as emotionally satisfying. I think that tension is important because it makes their decision to marry feel genuine, it’s not about societal expectations, it’s about what’s right for them.

Stop with the Remakes

I know I dragged OK Jaanu pretty hard, and I’ll admit, the movie itself isn’t terrible. But, it definitely is not the magic that OK Kanmani is. If OK Kanmani is authentic Chinese food, then Ok Jaanu is Panda Express, good… but for fast food.

Also why was this movie even made? It’s an exact frame-by-frame of OK Kanmani (minus the soul of course). There was no problem with the original that Hindi dubbing or subtitles couldn’t fix. As an audience, we need to stop consuming hollow remakes of already good movies — if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. And Bollywood is notorious for this. Cough Cough I’m looking at you, Laal Singh Chaddha.

Being inspired by a movie is great, but don't reproduce the same movie and slap on two mediocre Bollywood actors and expect us to eat it up.

It’s insulting… We’re smarter than that 🙄.

TL;DR

For those who read (or skimmed) this far, I applaud your commitment 👏👏👏.

Here’s the takeaway: Whether you liked OK Jaanu or didn’t, I promise you’ll love (or at least begrudgingly respect) OK Kanmani. It’s worth it, or your money back.

(No, but if y’all don’t like it, don’t come after me, I’m just a broke movie nerd with opinions 🫠.)

What do YOU think? Drop your hot takes in the comments, retags, or my inbox…I’m ready to fight😤. I’m scared of confrontment.

#desiblr #bollywood #kollywood #south indian cinema #movie review #dulquer salmaan #nithya menen #aditya roy kapur #shraddha kapoor #ok jaanu #ok kanmani #akcritiques #its long i know

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[SECOND SEASON OF THE NIGHT MANAGER IS APPARENTLY HAPPENING!!!]

‘The Night Manager’ Season 2 In Works At Amazon & BBC With Tom Hiddleston Returning | Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: A second season of smash John le Carré adaptation The Night Manager is in the works at Amazon Prime Video and the BBC, with Tom Hiddleston set to reprise his role as protagonist Jonathan Pine.

Under the codename Steelworks, Deadline understands Season 2 will film later this year in London and South America. Although it is yet to be formally greenlit by Amazon and the BBC, we hear that it is set to receive a two-season order.

David Farr, who wrote the original, is back to write Season 2.

Rumors of a second season have abound almost since the first ended in late 2016, and the second run of The Ink Factory’s adaptation is understood to be set in the present day. Following British arms dealer Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie) being taken away by the Syrians at the end of Season 1, Hiddleston’s Pine is informed he is dead two years later, and he has to face up to a new, even more deadly challenge.

Penned by Farr and directed by Susanne Bier, the first season also counted Olivia Colman, Tom Hollander, Elizabeth Debicki and David Harewood amongst an impressive cast roster. Winning two Emmys and three Golden Globes, it followed Pine, the night manager of a luxury Cairo hotel and former British soldier who is recruited by the manager of a Foreign Office taskforce to infiltrate Roper’s inner circle.

The first season was one of the top-rated UK dramas of that year, aired on AMC in the U.S. and spawned a number of subsequent le Carré adaptations from The Ink Factory — which is run by le Carré’s sons Simon and Stephen Cornwell — including Little Drummer Girl starring Florence Pugh.

The Hindi adaptation of The Night Manager starring Aditya Roy Kapur as Pine and Anil Kapoor as Roper launched earlier this month on Disney+ Hotstar, and Simon Cornwell recently told Deadline he’s open to a second season for this version.

Fifth Season (formerly Endeavor Content) distributes The Night Manager and has a minority stake in The Ink Factory.

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musiquesduciel · 2 years ago

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There are days when I'm fine and then there's days when I see a photo of Aditya Roy Kapur in Aashiqui 2 and my chest just tightens

#one of the best movies I've ever seen #I've never felt so affected & involved in a movie #the nostalgia is part of it because the movie was made in 2013 and I remember the atmosphere created by this movie around me #I have mixed feelings about whether or not I should've watched that movie back then as a 13 year old tho #rahul jaykar #aashiqui 2 #personal #aditya roy kapur #bollywood movies #bollywood2 #bollywood #ark #movie #movies #film #films

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Saney did you see the interview in Hindustan Times with TNM creator Sandeep Modi? He says "We didn't know whether Tom was going to make it, he was shooting somewhere else and he promised to be there only for say a bit if he can at all". What do you think is meant? What are Tom's shots? We know that in March he was not filmed anywhere.

He wasn't filming anything, but he did have the poetry reading the next day, so maybe a rehearsal for that? So it might have been because of that, he wasn't sure if he'd be able to go, and if he'd be able to stay long if he was getting ready for the next day.

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Former Disney India head and producer of Sony LIV hit “Rocket Boys,” Siddharth Roy Kapur has hailed the reinvigorated Indian box office and robust streaming space. Nevertheless, he sees challenges ahead...

The Indian box office caught fire in the June-July period with hits including the Hindi-language “Satyaprem Ki Katha,” Marathi-language “Baipan Bhaari Deva,” Punjabi-language “Carry On Jatta 3,” Telugu-language “Bro” and “Baby” and Tamil-language “Maaveeran” keeping the turnstiles ticking over.

Hollywood enjoys a 10% market share in India and, after the success of “Fast X” in May, the twin releases of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July saw audiences surging into cinemas. Multihyphenate Karan Johar’s star-studded “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” hit cinemas in the wake of the “Barbenheimer” juggernaut and is on its way to becoming a major hit...

“‘Rocky Aur Rani’ is wonderful for the industry, it’s a mainstream commercial Karan Johar film that’s going from strength-to-strength day-after-day in its collections. ‘Oppenheimer’ is another very interesting result because for a three-hour drama — a Christopher Nolan very layered and complex film, not a dubbed version — it’s mainly the English business that’s really driving the film, not really any known stars in the Indian market, like Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt, and a narrative and a subject itself that can be pretty dry. For that to be working as spectacularly as it is at the Indian box office gives a lot of hope for genres like drama, which a lot of people had written off and said, ‘This has become a streaming genre.’ That actually gives a lot of hope that if you do drama in a way which is cinematic and compelling, people will still come,” Roy Kapur says.

Roy Kapur says that while “Barbie” and “Rocky Aur Rani” are “cinematic experiences and spectacles,” films like “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke” and “Satyaprem Ki Katha” have worked in the smaller cities and metros respectively. “And then you’ve got an ‘Oppenheimer,’ which breaks all the rules and is non-sequel, non-IP, that holy grail of pure cinema,” he says.

India is the only major market where “Oppenheimer” has outgrossed “Barbie” 3:1, with 3:30 a.m. screenings being sold out. “We should take a lot of pride in that — ‘Oppenheimer’ has reversed the ‘Barbenheimer’ trend of ‘Barbie’ being on top,” Roy Kapur says. “All the signs are very positive and I am very optimistic about the next few months as well.”...'

#Barbie #Oppenheimer #Rocky Aur Rani #Zara Hatke Zara Bachke #Satyaprem Ki Katha #Siddharth Roy Kapur #Fast X

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Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani (2023)

🎬Kabir and Naina bond during a trekking trip. Before Naina can express herself, Kabir leaves India to pursue his career. They meet again years later, but he still cherishes his dreams more than bonds.

📝 Came across this randomly on Netflix when I was searching for a romantic comedy. It's a sweet, feel good film without any drama and violence. I really enjoyed it, particularly the beautiful hotel in Udaipur! That hotel looks magnificent. If you want to watch a cheerful, easy going film with a bit of romance thrown in then check it out. It's predictable

#yeh jawaani hai deewani #ranbir kapoor #deepika padukone #aditya roy kapur #aditya roy kapoor #romantic films #feel good films #rom coms #hindi films #indian films

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Deva Movie Review: Sanki's incredible action and acting are a blast

Shahid Kapoor in Deva Film (Source: Poster/Roy Kapur Films/Zee Studios)

Introduction

Deva (2025 film) is an action thriller released on January 31, 2025. Rosshan Andrrews directed it. This film's tone is an action thriller with a suspenseful theme. In which solely entertainment is presented. This film will likely appeal to young people, particularly those who enjoy action flicks. The film appears on the screen in the exact way that its trailer promises.

Who are the actors in Deva 2025?

Shahid Kapoor, Pravesh Rana, Pavail Gulati, Pooja Hegde, Girish Kulkarni, Manish Wadhwa, and Upendra Limaye

Is Deva a remake film?

Yes, Deva is a remake of the 2013 Malayalam film Mumbai Police, also directed by Rosshan Andrrews.

Is Deva a good movie?

Yes, Deva is a good movie, you can watch it for its action, suspense, and Shahid Kapoor's incredible performance.

What is the Deva movie about?

This film is based on the narrative of a police inspector and depicts his friendship, love, and feelings. The film is filled with suspense. After killing a gangster, an awful thing occurs, and the entire picture is packed with suspense. What exactly is the suspense? How does that occurrence affect his life? How does it influence his friendship, love, and relationship? To find out more, watch the film.

Acting and Characters

Shahid Kapoor gives a fantastic performance as Dev. He has given life to the character of an unusual and angry individual. He is a highly skilled actor. His acting skills are excellent, and his deeds are incredible. His demeanor, body language, and facial expressions are striking. He is considered one of the few good actors in the hindi film industry. He dominates the entire film, and it is based on his shoulders. This role has the potential to earn him numerous award nominations. Pravesh Rana's performance as Farhan is equally impressive. He has also tried to give his all to his position. Pavail Gulati's performance as Rohan is also good. He also went above and beyond to excel in his profession. Pooja Hegde's performance as Diya was also good. There was nothing unusual for her to do. It was a modest role. Upendra Limaye's and Manish Wadhwa's acting in supporting roles was also satisfactory.

Shahid Kapoor in Deva Film (Source: Poster/Roy Kapur Films/Zee Studios)

Direction

Rosshan Andrrews directed this picture. This is his first Hindi movie. He has previously directed a Tamil and many malayalam movies. His first debut directorial Malayalam film, Udayananu Tharam (2005), was released. He did an excellent job directing it, but the script lacks any unique elements. He has handled the picture quite well. The director was effective in keeping the film's suspense till the end. He filmed certain situations quite effectively.

Story-Screenplay

The story and screenplay for the film were written by Bobby-Sanjay, Abbas Dalal, Hussain Dalal, Arshad Syed, and Sumit Arora. Bobby Sanjay writes for Malayalam films. This might be considered a remake of his film, Mumbai Police (2013). He has been working with the film's director, Rosshan Andrrews, since 2005. Its story is without merit, and the screenplay is lacking.

Dialogues

Abbas Dalal and Hussain Dalal wrote good dialogue that fits the film's theme and tone.

Action

The film's action, Supreme Sundar, Abbas Ali Moghul, Anl Arasu, and Parvez Shaikh, is quite strong, and deadly stunts are used; action can also be considered the film's USP.

Editing

A.Sreekar Prasad's editing is a little loose; 10-15 minutes of the film should have been trimmed. The first 30 to 35 minutes of the film move slowly. The first half is long, and the film begins just after the interval.

Cinematography

Amit Roy's cinematography can be described as superb. The gorgeous locations of Mumbai have been depicted quite beautifully. The aerial views were well shot.

Background Score.

Jakes Bejoy's background score is excellent, blending well with each scene.

Choreography

Bosco Martis's choreography for the first wedding song, Bhasad Macha, is superb.

Music and Lyrics

The picture did not provide much space for music or lyrics.

Sound Design

Subhash Sahoo's sound design is very satisfactory.

Production Design

Sandeep Sharad Ravade's production design is very good.

Shahid Kapoor in Deva Film (Source: Screenshot/Roy Kapur Films/Zee Studios)

Costume Design

Niharika Jolly, Malavika Kashikar, Gulnaaz Khan, and Chandani Mehta's clothing designs had limited scope.

Climax

It is great.

Opinion

Shahid Kapoor's exceptional performance, action, and suspense make Deeva a must-see film.

Rating

6/10

Popular Dialogue

Mumbai is not your father's; it is the Mumbai police's.

Deva Movie Box Office Collection

Deva grossed 12.39 crores in its two days.

Deva Movie Budget

Deva's budget is 80 crores.

Flaws

- I don't understand why an intimate scene was added; what was the necessity for it? - Shahid Kapoor playing a detective is beyond comprehension. - Some action scenes were forcibly inserted. - Some scenes have no connection to the story. - The main character in the film freely smokes on screen. - The film is an excellent example of secularism as the main character is Hindu, his brother-in-law is Muslim, and his friend is Christian.

CBFC

- Following the CBFC's advice, filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews was reportedly asked to edit a lip-lock sequence, which resulted in the removal of 6 seconds of the kiss. - Other adjustments included substituting “indecent gestures” and certain offensive words with gentler alternatives in both dialogue and subtitles. - The CBFC also asked the filmmakers for an explanation of a reference to Hutatma Chowk, a historical site in Mumbai's Fort neighborhood. CBFC-U/A Movietime-2h36m Genre-Action Thriller Backdrop-Mumbai Release-31 January 2025 Producer: Sidharth Roy Kapur, Umesh Kr Bansal, Director: Rosshan Andrrews, Sound Design: Subhash Sahoo, Costume Design: Niharika Jolly, Malavika Kashikar, Gulnaaz Khan, Chandani Mehta, Music: Vishal Mishra, Lyrics: Raj shekhar, Background Score: Jakes Bejoy, Production Design: Sandeep Sharad Ravade, Editor: A Sreekar Prasad, Cinematography: Amit Roy, Choreography: Bosco Martis, Dialogues: Abbas Dalal, Hussain Dalal, Story-Screenplay: Hussain Dalal, Abbas Dalal, Sumit Arora, Arshad Syed, Bobby-Sanjay, Action: Supreme Sundar, Abbas Ali Moghul, Anl Arasu, Parvez Shaikh, Casting Director: Mukesh Chhabra What is the budget of Deva Movie?80 CroresDeva Movie release date?31, January 2025What is the story of the Deva Movie?This film follows the story of a police inspector and displays his friendship, love, and emotions. The film is full of suspense. After killing a gangster, a horrific thing happens, and the entire film is filled with suspense. Read the full article

#action #deva #devafilm #devamovie #girishkulkarni #pavailgulati #poojahegde #praveshrana #rosshanandrrews #shahidkapoor #sidharthroykapur #thriller

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