Devil: The Hero | |
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Directed by | Prakash |
Written by | Prakash |
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Cinematography | Sudhakar S. Raj |
Music by | B. Ajaneesh Loknath |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Devil: The Hero is an unreleased Indian Kannada-language action film written, directed, and co-produced by Prakash. It stars Darshan, Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, Jisshu Sengupta, and Mukesh Rishi and Fardeen Khan in lead roles. Music for the film was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, and the cinematography was done by Sudhakar S. Raj. [1] [2] [3] [4] The film's release date is currently uncertain, as Darshan is the prime suspect in the murder of Renukaswamy and has been placed in jail.
The film was officially announced on 2 November 2023, and filming began on 22 March 2024, in Bengaluru. [8]
B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the score for the film, [9] with audio rights going to Saregama. [10]
The first glimpse of the film was released on 15 February 2024, and coincided with Darshan's birthday. [11] [12] The Times of India wrote, "With devilish dialogues and intense action sequences, the actor captivates audiences with his portrayal of a character still in mystery." [2] A behind-the-scenes video was released on 10 May 2024. [13]
The film was scheduled for theatrical release in December 2024. [14] As of February 2025, its fate is uncertain, as Darshan is the prime suspect in the murder of Renukaswamy and has been placed in jail. [15] [16]