The Devil: Darshan's film gets mixed reviews amid actor's prison stay

• Darshan Thoogudeepa's Kannada film "The Devil" released on December 11, amidst his incarceration in the Renukaswamy murder case.
• Early Twitter reviews for "The Devil" are mixed, with many praising Darshan's performance.
• Common criticisms include the film's length, overall execution, routine political drama, and off-sync background music.
• Many viewers described the first half as "decent" or "okayish," noting interesting twists and strong interval blocks.

Why It Matters: Actor Darshan's murder case overshadows his film's release and reviews.