‘The Devil’ teaser out! Darshan Thoogudeepa’s comeback packs high-octane action

After months of uncertainty, Darshan Thoogudeepa’s much-awaited film ‘The Devil’ is back in the spotlight. On the occasion of the Kannada superstar’s birthday, the makers unveiled the teaser, promising a high-voltage, action-packed experience for fans.

Directed by Prakash Veer, The Devil features Darshan in an intense avatar, hinting at a gripping action thriller. The film also stars Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Vinay Gowda in key roles.

Darshan’s fans are all excited for the actor’s comeback movie. One commented, “Darshan is not simply acting; he is just living in that character—pure goosebumps overloaded.” Another comment read, “Happy birthday, dear D. Boss, ನೀವು ಇನ್ನು ಮುಂದೆ ಹೊಸ ಕನಸು ಹೊತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕಾಳಜಿ ಇತ್ತು ಮನೆಗೆಮೊದಲ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳ ಜೊತೆ ಸದಾ ನೀವು ಇರಿ ಲವ್ ಯು ಬಾಸ್.” A third one commented, “Our childhood hero is still ruling. All the best from Yash fans.” Another comment read, “"Wow, what a look, boss! This is the best I've ever seen Darshan Sir look. Absolutely superb!"
The film had faced major delays due to Darshan’s legal troubles. Production reportedly came to a halt after his arrest on June 11, 2024, in connection with an alleged murder case. With a significant portion of the shoot left unfinished, the project remained in limbo for months. However, following Darshan’s bail from the Karnataka High Court on December 13, 2024, work on the film has seemingly resumed.
With the teaser generating buzz, fans are eagerly awaiting further updates, including a potential release date. The Devil is expected to mark Darshan’s big-screen comeback, making it one of the most anticipated Kannada films of the year.
On the other hand, Darshan’s previous film was ‘Kaatera,’ which was released in the year 2023 and was directed by Tarun Sudhir and scripted by the director along with the writers Jadesh Kumar Hampi and Maasthi Upaarahalli.