Dhruva Sarja’s ‘KD – The Devil’ has taken a modest start at the box office. The action drama, directed by Prem, collected Rs 3.50 crore net in India on its first day. The film was screened across 845 shows nationwide.According to Sacnilk, the film’s domestic gross stands at Rs 4.10 crore. The net collection remains Rs 3.50 crore so far.
Occupancy trends across shows for Sanjay Dutt starrer
On Day 1 (Thursday), the film recorded an overall occupancy of 46.0%. However, the Kannada (2D) version reported an overall occupancy of 23.80%.Morning shows opened at 18.50%, showing a slow start. Afternoon occupancy improved to 24.00%. Evening shows dipped slightly to 17.33%. Night shows saw a clear jump to 28.25%.
Star cast and technical crew of ‘KD: The Devil’
The film features a multi-starrer cast. Alongside Dhruva Sarja, it includes Kichcha Sudeep, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, V. Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah, Jisshu Sengupta, and Nora Fatehi in key roles.The music is composed by Arjun Janya. Cinematography is handled by William David. Editing is done by Sanketh Achar. The film aims to deliver a large-scale commercial experience.
Storyline and Narrative Setup
The film opens in the 1980s with a sequence of murders. These incidents introduce a key object, a machete, and hint at its historical relevance. The narrative then shifts backward. It establishes a traditional wrestling arena and introduces Daak Deva, played by Sanjay Dutt.The focus then moves to Kali, portrayed by Dhruva Sarja. He is shown as a devoted follower shaped by a difficult past.
ETimes verdict
ETimes review for the film reads, “Overall, KD – The Devil delivers a mixed cinematic experience.” Our review further says that Dhruva Sarja shines in his performance as Kali. We gave the film a rating of 2.5 stars out of 5.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.