The Devil Movie Review, Darshan Thoogudeepa's Political Starrer Is A Disaster With No Storyline

Darshan Thoogudeepa’s Kannada movie, The Devil has hit the theatres on December 11, 2025. The movie has been hogging the limelight, as the actor is reportedly in the Ballari Central Prison. This is because he has been connected with the Renukaswamy murder case. Rachna Rai is also seen alongside Darshan in the action-packed movie, which also features Mahesh Manjrekar, Achyuth Kumar, Sharmiela Mandre, Roger Narayanan, Shobhraj, and Srinivas Prabhu.

The Devil receives mixed reviews from netizens

The music for the movie The Devil was composed by B Ajaneesh Loknath, while Sudhakar S Raj handled the cinematography. The visual sequences in the movie are promising and have contributed to the film's grand-scale success. Netizens took to X to share mixed reviews about the movie. A user called the movie, "A masterpiece of disaster". Another fan wrote, "#TheDevil, no proper story, routine presentation, no high moments, stretched. Only positive #Darshan presence, dual roles, face-off scenes, interval, pre-climax. Apart from that, it feels like a regular commercial movie without anything new to offer. Disappointed #TheDevilReview #DBoss”.

Another user on X called The Devil an average movie and shared that there was nothing special in the movie. A user complimenting the movie wrote, "OMG!! #TheDevil is a complete banger! Powerful acting, gripping scenes, and pure cinematic madness. Easily 4.5/5 Blockbuster written all over it! #DBoss #TheDevil #FDFS #BoxOfficeSulthan." There were netizens who had issues with the movie's length and overall execution.

Darshan Thoogudeepa plays dual roles in The Devil

Prakash Veer directed The Devil has Darshan, playing dual roles as an innocent dreamer and also the unhinged antagonist. For the actor to play two sharply contrasting characters was never easy, but Darshan has got clarity and also conviction for both his characters. The storyline of The Devil revolves around 'Krishna', who is a mess owner and has the dream of becoming a movie star. His life takes a different turn when political activists force him to impersonate 'Darshan' played by Dhanush Rajshekhar, who is the dangerous son of the Chief Minister.

'Krishna' is shown to be sincere as well as soft-spoken. The Devil is a movie where there is crime and also chaos. When the paths of 'Dhanush' and 'Krishna' collide, 'Rukmini' played by Rachana Rai is shown to be the emotional seat of conflict. The movie showcases how 'Krishna' manages to juggle the pressures of corruption while trying to maintain balance and protect the folks who believe in him.

Darshan Thoogudeepa stands out in The Devil

Darshan is seen standing out in both his characters and is seen switching between his mannerisms, voice modulation, and also energy effortlessly. Achyuth Kumar and Mahesh Manjrekar are also seen giving strong performances, while Rachna Rai is seen getting a very meaningful role. Prakash Veer, the director, has kept the narration of the movie tight and has blended different commercial elements in a smart manner.

The storyline of The Devil is predictable

The highlight of the movie is Darshan's dual performances as he showcases varied body languages and delivers power-packed dialogues with energy. The screenplay of the movie is very engaging, and the film has maintained its pace despite the dual role twist being revealed early. The supporting cast is strong, while the songs and visuals add a lot of commercial appeal to the movie. The intro song of the movie makes the film a standout.

What are your views on Darshan Thoogudeepa’s Kannada political drama movie, The Devil?

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