Darshan’s birthday on February 16 was celebrated quietly this year, as the Kannada actor expressed his regrets for not being able to meet his fans due to health concerns. In a heartfelt video message, he reassured his supporters that he would meet them soon and urged them not to believe any rumors about his career.
While the birthday celebrations were subdued, several major film announcements added excitement. The highlight was the release of The Devil teaser, giving fans their first glimpse of Darshan in an intense, action-packed role. The teaser quickly went viral after being released on Saregama Kannada, amassing millions of views within hours.
Directed by Prakash Veer, The Devil marks Darshan’s second collaboration with the director after Tarak. The teaser introduces Darshan in a powerful new avatar and ends with a memorable line: “The man with a deep past, and now with a crazy present. Welcome to the world of The Devil.” The film’s music is composed by Ajaneesh Loknath, with cinematography by Sudhakar S Raj. The makers plan to resume shooting soon.
D59 poster hints at a grand historical adventure
Meanwhile, the team at Media House Studio, led by Shylaja Nag and B Suresha, released a striking poster for their upcoming film D59. Directed by Tharun Kishore Sudhir, the poster features a blood-soaked fist gripping a weapon against a dramatic red-orange sky, symbolising raw power and action. It hints at a grand historical adventure, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the full story. The music will be scored by V Harikrishna. This film will mark Tharun’s fourth collaboration with Darshan, following their successful partnership in Chowka, Roberrt, and Kaatera.
For Shylaja Nag and B. Suresha, D59 is their third collaboration after Yajamana and Kranthi. The poster has sparked curiosity, especially with a possible link to the much-anticipated Sindhoora Lakshmana, adding to the excitement surrounding the project.
Darshan and director Prem team Up for an epic action drama
In another exciting announcement, Darshan is reuniting with Director Prem for an epic action drama produced by KVN Productions. Fans are eagerly awaiting this collaboration, which promises to be a cinematic spectacle like no other. The motion poster sets the stage for a high-octane, emotional, and intense film.
The poster hints at the film's grandeur and intensity, with a powerful image of a mace (gada) striking the ground amidst fiery explosions. This symbolises strength, war, and justice, while the ancient city in the background and the fluttering red flag suggest themes of victory and rebellion. This film marks the return of Darshan and Prem after 20 years, following their blockbuster Kariya in 2003. Fans are thrilled to see this iconic actor-director pair reunite for another massive hit.