On the occasion of Darshan Thoogudeepa’s 47th birthday, the first glimpse of the Challenging Star’s next movie titled Devil has been released, and to put it simply, it features Darshan in a stunning and intriguing avatar. The 30-second video clip shows Darshan in different settings and costumes, hinting at his versatile and complex character in the film. The glimpse also reveals the tagline of the film: “The Villain or The Hero?” which raises curiosity among the fans and viewers.

About the film Devil

Devil is an upcoming Kannada action thriller film directed by Prem, who is known for his blockbuster films such as Kariya, Jogi, and The Villain. The film is produced by KVN Productions, which is also backing Prem’s other project KD-The Devil, starring Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, and Shilpa Shetty. Devil marks the second collaboration between Darshan and Prem after 21 years, since their first film Kariya in 2003. The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth, who was recently confirmed as the female lead, replacing Mrunal Thakur who opted out due to date issues. The film’s music is composed by Arjun Janya, while the cinematography is handled by William David.

First glimpse from Darshan starrer Devil out now–

Darshan Thoogudeepa’s birthday celebration

Darshan celebrated his birthday on February 16 with his fans and well-wishers at his residence in Bengaluru. He cut a cake and distributed sweets to his fans who thronged to his house to wish him. He also thanked them for their love and support through a video message. He said, “I am grateful to all my fans for their unconditional love and blessings. I am happy to share the first glimpse of Devil with you all on this special day. I hope you will like it and support the film. I also request you to follow the Covid-19 protocols and stay safe.”

Darshan’s upcoming projects

Apart from Devil, Darshan has several other projects in his kitty. He is currently shooting for Raja Veera Madakari Nayaka, a historical drama directed by SV Rajendra Singh Babu and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film is based on the life of Madakari Nayaka, the last ruler of Chitradurga, who fought against the British and the Mysore armies in the 18th century. The film’s music is scored by Hamsalekha, who has previously worked with Darshan in films like Bulbul and Ambareesha.

Darshan also has Roberrt, a mass entertainer directed by Tharun Sudhir and produced by Umapathy Srinivas. The film was supposed to release in 2020, but was postponed due to the pandemic. The film’s teaser, which was released on January 21, has received a tremendous response from the audience. The film also stars Jagapathi Babu, Ravi Kishan, Asha Bhat, Vinod Prabhakar, and Chikkanna.

Devil is expected to release later this year, and the makers have promised to reveal more details about the film soon. The film is one of the most awaited films of Darshan, who has a huge fan following in Karnataka and other parts of the country. The first glimpse of the film has already created a buzz among the fans and the film industry, and has raised the expectations for the film. Devil promises to be a thrilling and entertaining film that showcases Darshan’s charisma and versatility as an actor.