Devil (2025 film)

Devil
Teaser poster
Directed by	Prakash
Written by	Prakash
Produced by	Prakash J. Jayamma
Starring	Darshan Rachana Rai Mahesh Manjrekar Jisshu Sengupta Mukesh Rishi Fardeen Khan
Cinematography	Sudhakar S. Raj
Music by	B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Production companies	Vaishno Studios Jai Mata Combines
Country	India
Language	Kannada

Devil is an upcoming 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 is scheduled to be released on 12 December 2025.

Cast

• Darshan
• Rachana Rai ^{[5] [6]}
• Mahesh Manjrekar ^[7]
• Jisshu Sengupta
• Mukesh Rishi
• Fardeen Khan

Production

The film was officially announced on 2 November 2023, and filming began on 22 March 2024, in Bengaluru. ^[8] In February 2025, it was reported that filming, which was halted due to Darshan's arrest for alleged involvement in Renukaswamy's murder, had resumed. ^{[9] [10]}

Soundtrack

B. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the score for the film, ^[11] with audio rights going to Saregama. ^[12]

Marketing

The first glimpse of the film was released on 15 February 2024, and coincided with Darshan's birthday. ^{[13] [14]} 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. ^[15]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on 12 December 2025. ^[16]

References

1. "Challenging Star Darshan's new movie is titled 'Devil: The Hero'". The South First. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
2. "Darshan Thoogudeepa's 'Devil: The Hero' teaser released". The Times of India. 16 February 2024. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 18 May 2024.
3. "Darshan's first look from 'Devil-The Hero' out, Challenging Star eyes another blockbuster". The South First. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
4. "Devil Movie: ಡೆವಿಲ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ದರ್ಶನ್ ಹೀರೋಯಿನ್ ಯಾರು? ಡೈರೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಕೊಟ್ರು ಉತ್ತರ". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in Kannada). 5 February 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
5. "Rachana Rai announced as lead actress in Darshan's 'Devil: The Hero'". udayavani.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
6. "Devil: ಚಾಲೆಂಜಿಂಗ್‌ ಸ್ಟಾರ್‌ ʻಡೆವಿಲ್‌ ದಿ ಹೀರೋʼ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿ ಯಾರು ಗೊತ್ತೇ??". Zee News Kannada (in Kannada). 18 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
7. "Devil Movie: ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ಬಾಲಿವುಡ್ ನಟ". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in Kannada). 10 April 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
8. Service, Express News (16 March 2024). "Darshan to begin shooting for Prakash Veer's Devil on March 22". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
9. "Darshan's The Devil back on track following legal troubles?". The Times of India. 16 February 2025.
10. "'The Devil' Is Back, Teaser Unveiled on Darshan's Birthday". Times Now. 16 February 2025.
11. "Ajaneesh B Loknath roped in to score music for Darshan's next with Milana Prakash?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
12. Sharadhaa, A. (13 February 2024). "Darshan's Devil – The Hero secures audio rights for a huge price, before filming". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
13. "First glimpse of Challenging Star Darshan's Devil to be unveiled on this day". OTTPlay. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
14. "Darshan Unleashes Swag in Upcoming Kannada Movie Devil's Glimpse; Actor's New Avatar Sparks Fan Frenzy". English Jagran. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
15. Service, Express News (11 May 2024). "Darshan recovering from hand injury, to resume shooting for 'Devil – The Hero' by May-end". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
16. "Darshan Thoogudeepa's The Devil sets December release date; fans have one major hope". OTTPlay. Retrieved 24 August 2025.

External links

• Devil at IMDb