Overview
A tragic love story unfolds amidst the chaos of addiction and self-destruction.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- visceral
- melancholic
- irreverent
- late night viewing
- bollywood film night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a stylish, adventurous breakthrough for Hindi cinema, especially its visual experimentation, soundtrack, and performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film reworks the Devdas love triangle through present-day addiction, prostitution, and urban relationships.
Critics specifically highlighted the unconventional visual aesthetic, slick style, and adventurous soundtrack.
Dev's remorse, substance abuse, possessiveness, and refusal to manage his emotions drive the central conflict.
After spurning Paro, Dev turns to drugs and vodka, while Chunni encourages his downward spiral.
Films like Dev.D, and why
Rockstar
modern tragic romance, self-destructive masculinity, and stylized Hindi cinema energy
Aashiqui 2
tragic love, addiction, and emotionally volatile protagonists in contemporary Indian cinema
Tamasha
unconventional romantic drama with rebellious characters and a vivid soundtrack
Gully Boy
morally messy relationships, intoxication, and visually adventurous Indian filmmaking
Movie Details
- Director
- Anurag Kashyap
- Release Date
- 2009-02-06
- Runtime
- 144 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (155)
Cast
- Abhay Deol
- Mahie Gill
- Kalki Koechlin
- Parakh Madan
- Kuldeep Singh
- Gurkirtan
- Sanjay Kumar
- Aseem Sharma
- Satwant Kaur
- Shena Gamat
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dev.D about?
- A visually exuberant Hindi reimagining of doomed romance, following a privileged young man through addiction, remorse, and complicated intimacy.
- What is Dev.D like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dev.D as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Dev.D violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dev.D as mild.
- What did critics think of Dev.D?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a stylish, adventurous breakthrough for Hindi cinema, especially its visual experimentation, soundtrack, and performances.
- Which films are like Dev.D?
- Films with a similar feel include Rockstar, Aashiqui 2, Tamasha, and Gully Boy.
- How long is Dev.D?
- Dev.D runs 144 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dev.D?
- In United States, Dev.D is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store.
