Daas Dev(2018)
Hindi140 mins
Daas Dev (2018) is a 140-minute Hindi film directed by Sudhir Mishra. With an audience rating of 4.7/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Daas Dev stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2018.
Director:Sudhir Mishra
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 23 Mar 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 23 March 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 27 April 2018
- Director
- Sudhir Mishra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A Thriller, Drama film released in 2018. Dev who takes control of his own life gets addicted to drugs and alcohol and eventually becomes hungry for power.... The narrative explores complex themes and character development, delivering meaningful entertainment.
“A man's hunger for power consumes his soul.”
Film Details
4.7Rating
140Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date27 April 2018
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionpoweridentitylove
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film is a modern adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's classic novel 'Devdas', set against a political backdrop.
- It was originally titled 'Devdas' but was renamed 'Daas Dev' to reflect its political twist on the original story.
- The movie's soundtrack includes a song by Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, which faced some controversy upon release.
- Director Sudhir Mishra described the film as a 'political thriller' rather than just a romantic drama like earlier adaptations.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and performed poorly at the box office, despite its star cast.
- It features actor Rahul Bhat in the lead role, marking his return to Hindi cinema after a long gap.
- The screenplay blends elements of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' with the 'Devdas' storyline for its political intrigue.