- KR Bharat
- 2025-12-11
The action thriller ‘The Devil’, directed by Prakash Veer and starring Darshan Thoogudeepa alongside Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Achyuth Kumar, hit theatres on December 11 with an unprecedented response.
Advance bookings alone crossed ₹7 crore in Karnataka, with over 229,000 tickets sold. Bengaluru led the charge with nearly ₹3 crore in pre-sales. Fans organized street events outside theatres, celebrating the release, while early viewers praised the film for its family entertainment, emotional depth, and Darshan’s powerful performance.
Despite ongoing legal proceedings involving the star, the film has set new benchmarks for non-sequel releases in Kannada cinema, highlighting Darshan’s enduring popularity and the strong support of his fanbase.
