KD – The Devil (2026)
DirectorPrem
StarringDhruva Sarja, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Sanjay Dutt, Reeshma Nanaiah
Watch onNot on major OTT platforms in India
Best for: Fans of Kannada action-crime with a fantasy twist and a large ensemble cast.
Where to watch KD – The Devil online in India
KD – The Devil is not currently listed on major OTT platforms in India. We check availability every week.
Availability for India, data by JustWatch. Updated 24 October 2026.
KD – The Devil story (no spoilers)
Set in the early 1970s, KD – The Devil follows Kaali, a petty criminal who gets tangled up with underworld thugs. His involvement sets off a chain of events he can no longer control. The film mixes history, crime, action and fantasy as Kaali's small-time choices pull him into a much bigger and more dangerous world.
Should you watch KD – The Devil?
Watch it for
- Dhruva Sarja plays Kaalidasa, with Sanjay Dutt as Dhak Deva and Shilpa Shetty Kundra as Satyavathi in a story set in the early 1970s.
- Director Prem blends history, crime, action and fantasy in a 141-minute film.
- The cast also includes Kichcha Sudeepa as Kaala Bhairava, Ramesh Aravind as Dharma and Reeshma Nanaiah as Machh Lakshmi.
- Arjun Janya composes the music for this Kannada-language release.
Skip it if
- You prefer films without the mix of history, crime, action and fantasy genres.
- You are looking for a short movie, since the runtime is 141 minutes.
- You want a story centred on a straightforward petty criminal without underworld thugs.
KD – The Devil cast
Dhruva Sarjaas Kaalidasa
Shilpa Shetty Kundraas Satyavathi
Sanjay Duttas Dhak Deva
Reeshma Nanaiahas Machh Lakshmi
V. Ravichandran
Ramesh Aravindas Dharma
Nora Fatehi
Kichcha Sudeepaas Kaala BhairavaKD – The Devil movie details
| Director | Prem |
|---|---|
| Writer | Prem, Kraanti Kumar, Vijay Eshwar |
| Music | Arjun Janya |
| Cinematography | William David |
| Producer | Venkat K Narayana |
| Release date | 30 April 2026 |
| Runtime | 2h 21m (141 minutes) |
| Original language | Kannada |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Kannada |
| Original title | ಕೆಡಿ - ದಿ ಡೆವಿಲ್ |
Parental guide: is KD – The Devil family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the crime and action genres; the film is not certified as family-friendly. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
KD – The Devil official trailer
Our verdict
KD – The Devil brings Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty Kundra together in a 1970s-set crime story with fantasy elements. Director Prem and composer Arjun Janya give the Kannada film a distinct flavour. It is a solid pick if you enjoy period crime with action.
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Where can I watch KD – The Devil online in India?
KD – The Devil is not currently listed on major Indian OTT platforms.
When was KD – The Devil released?
KD – The Devil was released in India on 30 April 2026.
Who is in the cast of KD – The Devil?
The cast includes Dhruva Sarja as Kaalidasa, Sanjay Dutt as Dhak Deva, Shilpa Shetty Kundra as Satyavathi, Reeshma Nanaiah as Machh Lakshmi, Ramesh Aravind as Dharma and Kichcha Sudeepa as Kaala Bhairava.
Who directed KD – The Devil?
KD – The Devil is directed by Prem.
What is the runtime of KD – The Devil?
KD – The Devil runs for 141 minutes.
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