Dev (2004): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Dev is a 2004 drama directed by Govind Nihalani, starring Amitabh Bachchan as JCP Dev Pratap Singh, Om Puri and Rati Agnihotri. It runs 2 hours 56 minutes and earned $158,357 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 56m (176 min)
- Director
- Govind Nihalani
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dev About?
The premise of Dev without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Joint Commissioner Dev Pratap Singh, an officer, and his friend, Special Commissioner Tejinder Khosla, balance Chief Minister Bhandarker’s politics. Law graduate Farhaan, raised on non‑violence, is wounded by Dev and sees his father killed, pushing him into rage. Corrupt Latif manipulates him, endangering the city; innocent Aalyn, Farhaan’s love, stands for truth.
Dev Cast & Characters
Amitabh Bachchan leads the cast as JCP Dev Pratap Singh, with Om Puri as Commissioner Tejinder Khosla and Rati Agnihotri as Dr. Bharati Singh. Directed by Govind Nihalani; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Govind Nihalani
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Amitabh Bachchan as JCP Dev Pratap Singh -
Om Puri as Commissioner Tejinder Khosla - Rati Agnihotri as Dr. Bharati Singh
- Amrish Puri as Chief Minister Bhandarker
Also Starring in Dev
· 6 more- Kareena Kapoor Khan Aaliya
- Suresh Bhagwat Terrified Hindu
- Amruta Subhash Qureshi
- Milind Gunaji Mangal Ra
- Fardeen Khan Farhaan Ali
- Pramod Moutho Ali Khan
Dev Plot Summary
What happens in Dev from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two lifelong friends, Dev Pratap Singh, a duty-bound Joint Commissioner of Police, and Tejinder Khosla, the balancing force between political interests of Chief Minister Bhandarker and the rule of law, navigate a city where power and justice constantly clash. Each man holds firm to his own ideals: Dev champions strict adherence to the law, while Tejinder weighs political realities against public safety, trying to maintain order without sacrificing integrity. Their bond sits at the heart of a turbulent urban landscape where every decision ripples through communities, politics, and the streets.
Full summary
The whole story of Dev, scene by scene
Dev Box Office
Dev grossed $158,357 worldwide. $84,728 came from the US and Canada and $73,629 (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$158.4K
- US & Canada
- $84.7K
- International
- $73.6K
How Well Do You Know Dev?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Who holds the position of Joint Commissioner of Police in the film?
Dev Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Наставник” and “Akıl Hocası / Dev”.
- Also known as
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- Наставник
- Akıl Hocası / Dev
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Dev FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Dev, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dev?
Dev runs 2 hours 56 minutes (176 minutes).
When was Dev released?
Dev was released on June 11, 2004.
Who directed Dev?
Dev was directed by Govind Nihalani.
More films by Govind Nihalani Who is in the cast of Dev?
Dev stars Amitabh Bachchan as JCP Dev Pratap Singh, Om Puri as Commissioner Tejinder Khosla and Rati Agnihotri as Dr. Bharati Singh, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Dev make at the box office?
Dev grossed $158,357 worldwide ($84,728 domestic, $73,629 international).
Does Dev have a post-credit scene?
No. Dev has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dev in?
The original language of Dev is Hindi.
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