Get ready for a sad throwback, because Dev D Going back to theaters. It has been announced that Anurag Kashyap’s cult classic will be re-released on April 24, giving audiences a chance to relive its raw, genre-defying story on the big screen.

Originally released in 2009, Dev D is a modern retelling of Devdas. Backed by Star Studio18, the re-release aims to bring the unique cinematic experience of the film back to theatres.

About this Dev D

Set in contemporary Punjab and Delhi, the film stars Abhay Deol, Mahie Gill and Kalki Koechlin. It is the story of Devendra Singh “Dev” Dhillon, a privileged young man whose life turns to substance abuse after his relationship with his childhood love Paro breaks up.

Dev’s journey takes a turn when he forms an unexpected bond with Chanda, who is going through her own emotional battles. Together, their stories unfold in a sobering, contemporary take on love, heartbreak, and self-destruction.

Upon its release, Dev D was both critically and commercially successful and has since gained cult status. Its music, composed by Amit Trivedi, became a cultural phenomenon with tracks like emotional torture And Stranger Continuing to connect with the audience.

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Anurag Kashyap on the re-release of the film

Reflecting on the film, Anurag Kashyap said Dev D His attempt to break away from romantic depictions of Devdas Earlier adaptations had seen KL Sehgal, Dilip Kumar and Shahrukh Khan. He described his version as flawed, impulsive, and rooted in a more realistic form of self-destruction.

Abhay Deol, who conceived the project, described it as an extremely personal success. He said that the film is challenging Devdas‘ Misogyny highlights the strength and agency of its female characters through a distinctive musical narrative.