The Devil: Runtime of Challenging Star Darshan’s mass entertainer revealed

The Devil: During a recent interview, director Prakash Veer said that The Devil is a film that will entertain audiences in its entire duration. The film releases on December 11

Darshan in The Devil

In the absence of the leading man, Darshan Thoogudeepa, it is director-producer Prakash Veer who’s now got to handle a bulk of the promotional activities of his upcoming release, The Devil. Post-production work is still ongoing, a time that requires his complete attention, but circumstances are such that he has to handle both. Interestingly, Prakash has not been very forthcoming with plot related details of the film, which, he reckons, will be revealed in less than a week any way.

The Devil is a journey spanning 2 hours and...

In fact, the trailer of The Devil that came out early on December 5 also barely skimmed the surface and just about hinted at it being an action-packed political thriller. As such Prakash was asked about the USP of the film, besides it being a Darshan-starrer, that will drive audiences to theatres. “The Devil is a film that Darshan and I made with a lot of love and effort. Our promise is that we have made a complete mass entertainer, which is only meant to entertain. There’s no attempt to bring in a social message of any kind,” says the filmmaker.

While on the topic, Prakash revealed the film’s runtime. “This is a journey, one in which you sit for 2 hours and 40 minutes to see a story unfold within a certain framework. There is a lot for audiences to enjoy in the film, be it the treatment or the variations in the narrative. I want people to come to theatres without any preconceived notions and watch it for what it is – an entertainer,” he adds.

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The Devil is Prakash’s first film in 7 years after Tarak, in which Darshan is reportedly playing a character with multiple shades. He is paired with Rachana Rai in the film, while his Navagraha co-star Sharmiela Mandre has a pivotal, yet undisclosed role. The cast also includes Mahesh Manjrekar, Achyuth Kumar, Shobraj, Vinay Gowda, Huli Karthik, Gilli Nata, Chandu B Gowda, among others. The film will be in theatres on December 11, a day earlier than previously planned.

Also read: The Devil trailer: Darshan goes for style and substance in action-packed mass entertainer

The Devil FAQs

Q. What was Darshan Thoogudeepa's last release?

A. Darshan Thoogudeepa was last seen onscreen in 2023's Kaatera , which is available on Z5 (via OTTplay Premium also).

Q. What is Darshan's next film?

A. Darshan's next is The Devil, which has him reuniting with Tarak maker Prakash Veer. The film had been announced as a December 12, 2025 release, but has now been advanced by a day. The film is being released in the actor's absence, as he is currently in jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.

Q. Why is Darshan in jail?

A. Darshan is currently in jail as accused no. 2 in the Renukaswamy murder case. The trial in the case begins in mid-December. The actor is charged as the conspirator who orchestrated Renukaswamy's torture and eventual death, for allegedly sending obscene messages and images to 'good friend' Pavithra Gowda. The actor was arrested during the making of The Devil and later released on bail. During the 8 months that he was out on bail, he completed the shoot of the film, and shortly after, the Supreme Court cancelled his bail and sent him back to jail.

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