Devil: The Hero

Devil: The Hero

The film opens with Chief Minister Rajashekar being sentenced to prison on corruption charges, which have been orchestrated by his own nephews to undermine his political power. Desperate to retain control, Rajashekar tasks his trusted advisor, IAS officer Anant Nambiar, with finding his son Dhanush in London and bringing him to India to become the next chief minister. Dhanush, a privileged and entitled young man, returns to a divided welcome. He is arrogant and violent, prioritising personal gain over public service. When he refuses to accept the responsibility and belittles Nambiar, Nambiar executes a daring plan: he recruits Krishna, a lookalike from Gandhinagar who runs a small eatery and aspires to be an actor, and convinces him to assume Dhanush's identity and lead the political campaign under supervision. Upon entering the political scene, "Dhanush"—actually Krishna—instantly wins over the public with his genuine compassion. He connects emotionally with the masses, for instance by personally serving midday meals in government schools—a gesture that signals sincerity rather than political posturing. Meanwhile, Krishna grows closer to Rukmini, who sees him as a kind-hearted soul, and his warmth begins to soften her heart. Conflict emerges when the real Dhanush returns to India unexpectedly, overshadowing Krishna's growing acceptance.

Director

Prakash

Release

11 Dec 2025

Run time

169 min

Language

Kannada