Kannada star Darshan Thoogudeepa’s latest action-thriller, 'The Devil,' has successfully leveraged the weekend advantage, registering a noticeable jump in collections on its first Sunday (Day 4). After a massive opening day that was followed by a sharp drop, the film's strong Sunday performance has pushed its total box office haul past the ₹21 crore mark in India.
Day 4 Collection: A Much-Needed Lift
According to early trade estimates, Darshan's film collected approximately ₹4.25 Crore (India Net) on Sunday, December 14, 2025. This figure marks the highest single-day collection for the film since its opening day, showcasing the strong Sunday trend typical for films featuring a mass star like Darshan.
The day-wise box office breakdown for 'The Devil' (India Net Collection) is as follows:
| Day | Date | Collection (Approx.) | Change |
| Day 1 (Thursday) | Dec 11 | ₹10.00 Cr | - |
| Day 2 (Friday) | Dec 12 | ₹3.40 Cr | -66% |
| Day 3 (Saturday) | Dec 13 | ₹3.80 Cr | +11.76% |
| Day 4 (Sunday) | Dec 14 | ₹4.25 Cr | +11.84% |
| Total (4 Days) | ₹21.45 Cr |
The strong momentum on Sunday was driven by impressive occupancy across Karnataka, particularly in the evening and night shows, which recorded overall occupancy rates of over 53%.
Nearing the Break-Even Point
The film, reportedly made on a controlled budget of around ₹20 Crore, has now recovered more than its production cost in just four days. This crucial weekend jump brings the film into a financially safe zone for the producers. However, the film will need to maintain a steady collection through the weekdays to achieve a 'Hit' verdict, which typically requires a total collection of around ₹40 Crore (100% return on investment).
Directed by Prakash Veer, 'The Devil' features Darshan in a dual role—a simple man named Krishna and the corrupt politician Danush Rajasekhar. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics who pointed out issues with pacing and editing, the film’s performance underlines the powerful and unwavering support of Darshan’s massive fan base, the 'Challenging Star' fans, who have flocked to single-screen theaters, especially outside the metropolitan areas.
