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Death Note (2021): Cast & Ending

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Death Note is a 2021 mystery drama directed by Yashwanth SPK, starring Balaram as Narrator.

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Death Note (2021) movie poster
Released
Director
Yashwanth SPK
Genres
Drama , Mystery
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Death Note About?

The premise of Death Note without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A man writes a letter declaring his grief.

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Cast & crew

Death Note Cast & Characters

Balaram plays Narrator in Death Note. Directed by Yashwanth SPK.

Plot

Death Note Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Death Note from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Tokyo, a brilliant high school student named Light Yagami discovers a supernatural notebook known as the Death Note. The rules are simple: anyone whose name is written in the book will die, provided the writer knows the victim’s face and true name. Light begins using this power to eliminate high-profile criminals, catching the attention of the world and a shinigami named Ryuk, who dropped the book into the human realm out of sheer boredom.

Full summary

The whole story of Death Note, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Death Note?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the brilliant high school student who finds the Death Note?

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FAQ

Death Note FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Death Note, each answered in a sentence.

When was Death Note released?

Death Note was released on July 5, 2021.

Who directed Death Note?

Death Note was directed by Yashwanth SPK.

Who is in the cast of Death Note?

Death Note stars Balaram as Narrator.

Does Death Note have a post-credit scene?

No. Death Note has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Death Note in?

The original language of Death Note is Telugu.

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