The Devil Box Office Collection Day 7: Darshan Starrer Action Film Crosses ₹24 Crore In India

The Devil Box Office Collection: The Devil, the Kannada action drama starring Darshan, completed its first full week in theaters on December 17, 2025. Directed and written by Prakash Veer, the film was released on December 11 in Karnataka and selected regions, with December 18 marking Day 8 and the start of its second week in cinemas. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has accumulated an estimated ₹24.5 crore net at the Indian box office over the first seven days.

The film's opening day drew an estimated ₹10 crore, reflecting strong initial interest. Collections dropped sharply on the second day to around ₹3.4 crore but showed some stability over the weekend with ₹3.8 crore on Saturday and ₹4 crore on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday saw declines to ₹1.45 crore and ₹1.05 crore, respectively, and early figures for Wednesday (Day 7) indicate roughly ₹0.8 crore.

The week-long trend shows most revenue came in the first few days, indicating a concentrated opening among core fans.

Plot Overview, Cast, and Production Details

The Devil follows a political power struggle in which the son of a jailed chief minister refuses to take responsibility for leading a succession campaign. A trusted aide brings in a lookalike from a small town to temporarily take his place. The lookalike manages public duties while facing challenges from the real heir and other political figures, as both navigate the campaign and interactions with the public.

The cast features Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, Achyuth Kumar, and Sharmiela Mandre in key roles alongside Darshan. Technical credits include music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, cinematography by Sudhakar S. Raj, and editing by Harish Komme. The action sequences were coordinated by Ram Lakshman, with art direction by Mohan B. Kere. The film was produced by J. Jayamma and Saregama under the Shri Jaimatha Combines banner, with Yoodlee Films presenting the project in association with Saregama.

As The Devil moves into its second week, box office observers will monitor its weekday retention and regional performance to gauge overall trajectory. Early trends indicate that while the film had a concentrated opening, its performance in the coming days will determine its wider commercial impact.