тАШDevaтАЩ Trailer: Is Shahid KapoorтАЩs Cop Thriller a Remake of Prithviraj SukumaranтАЩs Cult Hit тАШMumbai PoliceтАЩ? HereтАЩs What We Know! (SPOILER ALERT)
From the moment it was announced in 2021 that Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews would be making his Hindi debut with a film starring Shahid Kapoor as a cop, there were strong speculations that it might be a remake of his own Mumbai Police. By then, Andrrews had also directed another cop thriller, Salute, featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead. However, while Salute garnered some positive reviews, it did not achieve the cult status of Mumbai Police, often regarded as one of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s career-defining films.┬атАШDevaтАЩ Trailer: Shahid Kapoor Is Deadly Cop on a Mission in This Action-Thriller Co-Starring Pooja Hegde (Watch Video).
The makers of Deva have remained tight-lipped about whether the movie is a remake of Mumbai Police. This approach is understandable, especially at a time when publicly marketed remakes are struggling to resonate with audiences – see what happened to Varun Dhawan’s Baby John. Now that the trailer has been released, those familiar with Mumbai Police are drawing parallels, noting several similarities between scenes in the Deva trailer and the Malayalam original.
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What’s ‘Mumbai Police’ About?
Released in 2013, Mumbai Police is an investigative suspense thriller written by the acclaimed screenwriter duo Bobby-Sanjay and directed by Rosshan Andrrews. Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the lead role of Antony Moses, with Jayasurya and Rahman in significant supporting roles. Antony suffers from amnesia following a road accident. Just before the accident, he had called his senior officerтАФwho is also his brother-in-lawтАФto inform him that he had solved the mystery of who killed his best friend and fellow officer.
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Although Antony loses his memory, he retains his skills as a police officer. His brother-in-law tasks him with re-investigating the case. As Antony pieces together the murder mystery, he uncovers not only shocking details about the crime but also disturbing truths about himself before the accident. тАШDevaтАЩ: From Shahid KapoorтАЩs Massy Avatar to тАШBhasad MachaтАЩ Track тАУ 5 Reasons Why Rosshan AndrrewsтАЩ Film Will Be the First Superhit of 2025.
Netizens Finding Similarities Between ‘Mumbai Police’ and ‘Deva’
‘The Makers Deny That’
#Deva тАФ Insiders say it’s the remake of #MumbaiPolice… The makers deny that.
Seems we will find out the truth only upon its release on 31st JANUARY… Whether it’s a REMAKE or ORIGINAL, this @shahidkapoor film definitely looks EXCITING! pic.twitter.com/bAW7el1WQR
тАФ Rahul Raut (@Rahulrautwrites) January 17, 2025
‘Significant Changes’
The Deva trailer strongly suggests that the film is a remake of Mumbai PoliceтЭЧ
However, it looks like there will be significant changes to the storyline. Hopefully, the climax will be reworked as well. pic.twitter.com/LDWfXErpPT
тАФ Mohammed Ihsan (@ihsan21792) January 17, 2025
‘Shahid Kapoor Brings Eccentric Energy’
Now itтАЩs official. #Deva is a remake of #MumbaiPolice.
While #ShahidKapoor brings an eccentric energy, #Prithviraj‘s Antony Moses was all about subtle power.
Curious to see how they handle the climax! ЁЯдФ#DevaTrailerpic.twitter.com/ojQBDBbLQ4pic.twitter.com/DzrXXCEVjq
тАФ Siva Mohan (@filmmakerof20s) January 17, 2025
‘This Shot Confirms…’
This shot reconfirms that this film is a remake of critically acclaimed Malyalam movie starrer @PrithviOfficial #MumbaiPolice
One of the best film…where the puzzle dealt well & Twist OMG (present day it’s not going to be that big surprise for sure) pic.twitter.com/pMWsWMdBLe
тАФ arunprasad (@Cinephile05) January 17, 2025
‘Expectations High’
#DevaTrailer out now ЁЯФе!!
тЦ╢я╕ПAll those who hv watched #MumbaiPolice can tell it’s a remake by opening ceremony scene,although makers were denyingЁЯе╣
тЦ╢я╕ПIt seems to be a frame to frame
RemakeЁЯе╣ЁЯе▓
тЦ╢я╕П expectations high only for #shahidkapoor
Do follow my handle тЭдя╕П#Deva #PoojaHegde pic.twitter.com/0gAlgms8hK
тАФ THE MOVIE ANALYTIC (@SanatNaik13) January 17, 2025
Where to Watch Mumbai Police Online?
Mumbai Police is currently available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
‘Mumbai Police’s Famous Twist
SPOILERS AHEAD: When Mumbai Police premiered in 2013, it became most renowned for its shocking final-act twist. AntonyтАЩs discovery about himself not only leaves him shattered but also sheds light on the events surrounding his best friend’s death. The twist was groundbreaking for Malayalam cinema at the time, as such narrative risks were rarely attempted in mainstream films. However, some critics found the depiction problematic, arguing that it did not align seamlessly with AntonyтАЩs characterisation. Over time, the twist has been perceived as somewhat outdated.
Interestingly, one scene in the Deva trailer hints at the possibility of this twist being retained in this dialogue delivered by Pavail GulatiтАЩs character (who appears to parallel JayasuryaтАЩs role in the original).
Stills From Deva Trailer
We aren’t going to disclose the context of the dialogue, but those who watched the original may understand what he is implying here.
Confusion About Pooja Hegde
Pooja HegdeтАЩs presence in Deva adds an element of uncertainty about its connection to Mumbai Police. The original film lacked a traditional female lead, focusing instead on the camaraderie between three cops and the investigation track. The notable female characters in Mumbai Police included Shweta MenonтАЩs therapist, who clears Antony for service post-amnesia, AntonyтАЩs sister (married to RahmanтАЩs character), JayasuryaтАЩs characterтАЩs fianc├йe, and AntonyтАЩs subordinate (potentially played by Kubbra Sait in Deva).
Pooja Hegde in Deva Trailer
In the Deva trailer, Pooja Hegde appears to be Shahid KapoorтАЩs love interest, suggesting that the film might deviate from the original. If Deva is indeed a remake, this addition hints at significant alterations to the storyline.
More About ‘Deva’
Deva also features Pravesh Rana, likely portraying RahmanтАЩs character from the original. The music is composed by Jakes Bejoy, and the film is produced by Roy Kapur Films in collaboration with Zee Studios.┬аWhether Deva is a direct remake or an adaptation of Mumbai Police with significant changes remains to be seen. The answer will be revealed when Deva releases in theatres on January 30.
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