Kannada star Darshan’s long-delayed film The Devil finally released on Thursday, turning into one of the year’s biggest cinematic events across Karnataka. Even as the actor remains in judicial custody linked to the Renuka Swamy murder case, the film has surged ahead with exceptional show counts and record setting early bookings. Featuring Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, Achyuth Kumar and others, the action drama pairs Ajaneesh Loknath’s music with Sudhakar S Raj’s striking visuals under Prakash Veer’s direction.