Darshan's 'The Devil' earns ₹23cr in 6 days—here's what's up
The Devil, a Kannada political action thriller starring Darshan Thoogudeepa in a dual role, has made waves since its December 11, 2024 release.
Directed by Prakash Veer and featuring an ensemble cast, the film mixes politics and action with Darshan playing both Krishna and the Chief Minister's son.
In numbers:
Despite mixed reviews, The Devil pulled in over ₹10cr on day one and kept up momentum with ₹3.4-3.8cr on days two and three, ₹4cr on day four, then tapered to about ₹1.4-1.45cr on day five and ₹0.27cr on day six.
That brings its six-day total to ₹22.87 crore—a solid run for a regional film.
What's the buzz?
Critics have been divided: many praised Darshan's double act but pointed out issues with pacing and editing.
Still, audiences turned out in big numbers over the weekend—proving that star power (and some good old-fashioned action drama) can go a long way at the box office.
Should you watch it?
If you're into political thrillers or just want to catch Darshan doing his thing in two roles, The Devil might be your next movie night pick—even if it isn't perfect, it clearly struck a chord with fans looking for something entertaining this week.