A large number of crazy fans of mega-star-hero Shahid Kapoor ('Deva') waited patiently on late Sunday evening. This was inside the popular open-air Bandra-Carter Road 'houseful' amphitheater and even across the pavements were 'houseful'! They were all eagerly waiting to get his glimpse and watch their favorite screen-idol-hero 'Deva' --Shahid speaking to them from the stage. The super-exciting event was the terrific action-thriller teaser-launch of upcoming movie 'Deva' starring the swag-style icon Shahid Kapoor directed by talented Rosshan Andrews ( Hindi debut) and co-produced by handsome Sid Roy Kapoor (Roy Kapoor Films) and dynamic Umesh Kumar Bansal ( Zee Studios).'Deva' will release in cinema theatres on Friday, January 31st 2025 Both the producers and the director shared their excitement and enthusiasm of how the film 'Deva; is all set to connect with masses and create box-office history during 2025 Missing at the event was 'Deva' glam-heroine Pooja Hegde, But with Shahid's electrifying presence on the well-illuminated stage ( the awesome dhamaal song 'Marji Cha Maalik', the impact of the teaser, the crowds were totally mesmerized by charismatic Shahid Kapoor ( of super-hit 'Kabir Singh' movie fame) The theme of movie 'Deva' is rumored in the film-trade-circles, to be inspired from super-hit Malayalam movie 'Mumbai Police' (year 2013) also directed by same Rosshan Andrews. As of now, there is no official confirmation from the producers or the director. Speaking to the open-air audience from the stage, Shahid Kapoor ( who plays a macho police-officer ) shared his sentiments on 'Deva' as he said, "The madness of Mumbai"s Deva reflects the madness of Mumbai itself. The character"s name is Dev, but there"s also an "A" in it, which makes him Deva. All of us have two sides within us—a Deva and an Asur. This film explores the duality of one character. Mumbai is quite similar—it has beauty, but it also has an edge. That contrast is what gives Mumbai its unique charm. This is a film for the people, We"ve made it with the audience in mind, revolving around their lives and experiences. It"s a story that will resonate with everyone". Continued macho-man Shahid, " For past so many years, people have been telling me to make a massy film, a film that connects with the masses. This is that next step in my journey—a character crafted for the people. This has been one of the most challenging films for me as an actor, incredibly challenging on so many levels. But I don"t want to reveal too much. Watch it on January 31st, and you"ll see that there"s a Deva in all of us. This is a heartfelt, beautiful film, and I can promise that audiences will truly enjoy watching it. when it releases on Friday, January 31st, " asserted modern angry-young-man Shahid Kapoor whose 'Deva' poster has the backdrop of iconic beedi-smoking Amitabh Bachchan character from 'Deewar' ( 1975) As expected, Shahid's brief speech met with thundering audience applause and loud chorus of cheers ! Shahid Kapoor with Sr. Journalist Chaitanya Padukone Read also: Rupali Ganguly Reacts to Anupamaa Exit Rumors, Praises Rajan Shahi Siddharth Anand's Fighter Soars as 2025's Biggest Non-Franchise Hit 2024 Wrap-Up: Rajan Shahi"s Hits and What"s Next in 2025 Disney+ Hotstar Announces 'Power of Paanch': A Tale of Friendship