The Devil (2025 film)
The Devil is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language political action thriller film written and directed by Prakash Veer and produced by Veer and J. Jayamma under the banners of Sri Jaimatha Combines, Vaishno Studios, and Saregama. The film features Darshan in a dual role, supported by Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, Achyuth Kumar, Sharmiela Mandre, Roger Narayan, Shobaraj, and Srinivas Prabhu.
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The Devil is a 2025 Indian political action thriller filmed in Kannada, directed by Prakash Veer and starring actor Darshan in two roles. The film explores themes of political intrigue and action, featuring a supporting cast that includes Mahesh Manjrekar and other established actors.
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1.0Rajashekar (Chief Minister of Karnataka) is framed, so his secretary recruits Krishna, a kindhearted lookalike, to impersonate the violent heir Dhanush. When the real Dhanush returns, both men clash for political power and Rukmini’s love. Krishna must protect Rukmini from Dhanush while also rising as a leader the people trust.
Released: 2025-12-11167 minDir: Prakash VeerAction, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Cast
- Darshan Thoogudeepa Srinivas
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Achyuth Kumar
- Sharmiela Mandre
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Ratings
IMDb
8.9/10
5,752 votes
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The Devil is a 2025 Indian Kannada-language political action thriller film written and directed by Prakash Veer and produced by Veer and J. Jayamma under the banners of Sri Jaimatha Combines, Vaishno Studios, and Saregama. The film features Darshan in a dual role, supported by Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, Achyuth Kumar, Sharmiela Mandre, Roger Narayan, Shobaraj, and Srinivas Prabhu.
Principal photography for the film began in Bengaluru on 22 March 2024 but was temporarily halted in mid‑2024, when Darshan was arrested; filming resumed in February 2025. The cinematography is handled by Sudhakar S. Raj, and the music is composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath.