KD The Devil Teaser: Shilpa Shetty & Sanjay Dutt Reunite After 20 Years

On Thursday, July 10, the teaser of the much-anticipated pan-India action film ‘KD – The Devil’ was launched in Mumbai. With this film, actors Shilpa Shetty and Sanjay Dutt will be seen working together again after almost two decades. The duo last worked together in the 2005 film Dus. They were also seen together in the song Deewangi Deewangi from the 2008 film Om Shanti Om. Overall, they have acted together in three films – Jung (2000), Hathyar (2002), and Dus (2005).

KD Teaser Launch: Dhruva, Sanjay & Shilpa Shine

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The teaser launch event saw the presence of actors Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, Reshma Naniah, and director Prem along with several other team members. Shilpa appeared in a pink saree, while Sanju Baba sported a black kurta. Reshma was seen in a designer outfit, and lead actor Dhruva Sarja attended the event in a shirt and trousers.

Shilpa on Her Role

During the event, Shilpa shared that she wasn’t very enthusiastic about the film when it was first offered to her. But when her manager insisted she at least hear the script, she agreed. After listening to the story, she instantly decided to take on the role. Speaking about her character, she said she had never played such a role before, and such a character had never even been written in cinema.

Praise for Sanjay and Director Prem

Sharing an anecdote, Shilpa praised Sanjay Dutt’s commitment to the film. She recalled, "During a rain scene in the film, Sanjay had a 102-degree fever, yet he shot the action scenes for 7 straight days in wet clothes."

She also appreciated director Prem, saying,

"He demands full perfection—he even applies fake blood, dust, and makeup himself on set." Shilpa Responds to Marathi Language Controversy When asked about the ongoing controversy related to the Marathi language, Shilpa refused to comment. She said, "I’m a Maharashtrian girl. Today we’re here to talk about the film KD. I don’t want to promote any other issue. This film is being released in multiple languages, and we can dub it in Marathi too if needed." Sanjay Dutt also distanced himself from the controversy and was seen smiling at Shilpa’s response.

Sanjay Dutt Speaks About the Film

Talking about the film, Sanjay Dutt said: “Prem sir is a mass director. He makes massy films. In Bollywood, we’ve somewhat forgotten how important mass appeal is. Like Khalnayak, what Amit ji, Dharam ji, and we did—those kinds of films are needed again. People like Prem sir still make films for the audience, and I love such cinema." 

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When asked about the clash of his two upcoming films The Raja Saab and Dhurandhar, both releasing on December 5, he replied: “It’s great because both films have very different roles. There’s no similarity between the two characters. I hope there’s no clash, but I feel blessed to be doing such varied roles.”

Director Prem Shares a Heartwarming Story

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Director Prem shared a heartfelt memory of watching Sanjay Dutt’s films: “Back in Bengaluru's Vijayanagar theatre, I used to buy four tickets—sell three in black and watch all four shows in a day. Baba inspired me to dance like a villain. I was obsessed.” This innocent yet passionate anecdote left the entire hall applauding.

Dhruva Sarja: "Meeting Baba Fulfilled a Dream"

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Lead actor Dhruva Sarja, who plays the character of Kalidasa, said, “This is my sixth film, and working with Sanjay Dutt sir is like a dream come true. Thank you, Prem sir, Shilpa ma'am, and the entire team.”

Reshma Naniah: "Sanju Sir Listens Like a Child"

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Newcomer Reshma Naniah shared how initially she was nervous meeting Sanjay Dutt but soon found him to be humble and kind. “He listens so attentively, like a child. Just talking to him on set made my day.” She also called Shilpa Shetty “the goddess of grace and confidence” and said she learned a lot just by observing her on set.

About the Film

‘KD – The Devil’ is a pan-India action-packed film starring Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, and Reshma Naniah in lead roles. Directed by Jogi fame Prem, the film will be released in five languages – Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The story is set in a special period and promises to bring alive the flavour and charm of the 70s and 80s era. The official release date of the film is yet to be announced

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