Wed Feb 05 01:27:33 UTC 2025: ## Bollywood Box Office Slump Continues as “Deva” Flops
**Mumbai, India** – The Bollywood box office continues its downward spiral, with the Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde starrer “Deva” failing to revive the industry’s fortunes. The action thriller, which generated significant pre-release buzz, saw a disastrous 64.83% drop in collections on its first Monday, earning a mere ₹2.55 crore (approximately $310,000 USD) in India. This is even lower than the first Monday earnings of Kapoor’s previous box office flop, “Batti Gul Meter Chalu.”
While the film’s production company, Zee Studios, claims a global weekend gross of ₹34.01 crore (approximately $4.1 million USD), this figure is considered underwhelming given the initial hype. Occupancy rates remained consistently low throughout Monday, peaking at only 11.58% during night screenings. The film’s total domestic collection stands at ₹21.7 crore (approximately $2.6 million USD).
Film critics have offered mixed reviews, with some noting brief moments of strong performance from Kapoor. The continued underperformance of “Deva,” following a string of underwhelming Bollywood releases, highlights the industry’s struggle to attract audiences and suggests that only exceptional films can currently break the slump. The news comes amidst wider concerns about the Bollywood industry’s current state and its ability to deliver successful films.
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