Devil: The Hero 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 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]
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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 |
Cast
edit- Darshan as Devil and Jatre
- Rachana Rai[5][6]
- Mahesh Manjrekar[7]
- Jisshu Sengupta as A.C.P Pratap Scindia
- Fardeen Khan as Viraj Singh Dagar
Production
editAnnouncement and filming
editThe film was officially announced on 2 November 2023, and filming began on 22 March 2024 in Bengaluru.[8]
Soundtrack
editB. Ajaneesh Loknath composed the score for the film,[9] with audio rights going to Saregama.[10]
Marketing
editThe 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 of Royce."[2] A behind-the-scenes video was released on 10 May 2024.[13]
Release
editThe film is scheduled for theatrical release on 20 December 2024.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Challenging Star Darshan's new movie is titled 'Devil: The Hero'". The South First. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Darshan Thoogudeepa's 'Devil: The Hero' teaser released". The Times of India. 16 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Darshan's first look from 'Devil-The Hero' out, Challenging Star eyes another blockbuster". The South First. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Devil Movie: ಡೆವಿಲ್ ನಲ್ಲಿ ದರ್ಶನ್ ಹೀರೋಯಿನ್ ಯಾರು? ಡೈರೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಕೊಟ್ರು ಉತ್ತರ". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in Kannada). 5 February 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Rachana Rai announced as lead actress in Darshan's 'Devil: The Hero'". udayavani.com. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Devil: ಚಾಲೆಂಜಿಂಗ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್ ʻಡೆವಿಲ್ ದಿ ಹೀರೋʼ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿ ಯಾರು ಗೊತ್ತೇ??". Zee News Kannada (in Kannada). 18 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Devil Movie: ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ಬಾಲಿವುಡ್ ನಟ". News18 ಕನ್ನಡ (in Kannada). 10 April 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ajaneesh B Loknath roped in to score music for Darshan's next with Milana Prakash?". OTTPlay. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "First glimpse of Challenging Star Darshan's Devil to be unveiled on this day". OTTPlay. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Darshan's 'Devil' gets a release date". The Hindu. 23 May 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
