KD – The Devil
Dhruva Sarja doesn't walk into frames; he bulldozes through them. As Kaalidasa, the small-time criminal who becomes KD,…
Author: Tanishq Rajput
Tanishq Rajput has been writing about films for over 5 years, ever since his college days in Bhopal where he studied Digital Media. He’s into massy entertainers, powerful scripts, and movies that stay with you long after the credits roll. When he's not reviewing, you’ll find him rewatching 90s action films or breaking down scenes with friends over chai.
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