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{{short description|2019 Indian Tamil film directed by Rajath Ravishankar}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Dev
| image = Dev 2019 film poster.jpg
| caption = Official Movie Poster
| director = Rajath Ravishankar
| producer = S. Lakshman Kumar
| writer = Rajath Ravishankar
| starring = [[Karthi]]<br/>[[Rakul Preet Singh]]<br/>[[Prakash Raj]]<br/>[[Ramya Krishnan]]
| narrator = [[RJ Vignesh]]
| music = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| cinematography = [[Velraj|R. Velraj]]
| editing = [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]]
| studio = Prince Pictures
| distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment]]<br/>Murali Cine Arts (Tamil Nadu)
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2019|02|14|ref2=<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/karthi-and-rakul-preet-starrer-dev-to-release-on-february-14-2175439.html|title=Dev to hit the theaters on 14 February 2019|website=zeenews|access-date=9 February 2019|date=30 January 2019}}</ref>}}
| runtime = 159 minutes<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dev-trimmed-by-15-minutes/articleshow/68024973.cms|title=Karthi's Dev trimmed by 15 minutes|date=16 February 2019|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=28 February 2019}}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = {{Indian Rupee|55 [[crore]]|link=yes}}<ref name="Budget">{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/nov/05/watch-teaser--karthis-dev-breaks-free-from-the-norm-1894584.html |title=Karthi's 'Dev' breaks free from the norm |website=[[New Indian Express]] |author=Online Desk |date=5 November 2018 |access-date=17 February 2019}}</ref>
| gross = 
}}

'''''Dev''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Romance film|romantic]] [[action-adventure film]] written and directed by Rajath Ravishankar on his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/oct/25/first-look-of-karthi-starrer-dev-is-out-1889991.html|title=First look of Karthi-starrer 'Dev' is out|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref> The film stars [[Karthi]] and [[Rakul Preet Singh]], with [[Prakash Raj]] and [[Ramya Krishnan]] playing supportive and pivotal roles in the film.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/karthi-s-upcoming-film-be-titled-dev-82084|title=Karthi's upcoming film to be titled 'Dev'?|date=29 May 2018|work=The News Minute|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Dev Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/movieshow/66375967.cms|access-date=31 January 2019}}</ref> [[Harris Jayaraj]] has been roped into score music for the film while cinematography is handled by [[Velraj|R. Velraj]] and editing is done by [[Anthony L. Ruben]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://scroll.in/reel/901120/dev-teaser-karthis-character-believes-in-living-on-the-edge|title='Dev' teaser: Karthi's character wants to live on the edge|work=Scroll.in|access-date=29 November 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> The film marks the first collaboration between Karthi and music director Harris Jayaraj.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/if-you-instantly-recognise-a-harris-song-that-is-my-success-harris-jayaraj/article25849331.ece|title=If you instantly recognise a Harris song, that is my success: Harris Jayaraj|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=28 December 2018|work=The Hindu|access-date=29 December 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> The film was earlier scheduled to have its theatrical release on the eve of [[Christmas]], and later scheduled to post [[Thai Pongal]] but was postponed due to tight race at the box office.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dev-the-karthi-starrer-to-release-in-december/articleshow/65164044.cms|title=Dev': The Karthi-starrer to release in December|work=The Times of India|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref>

The film was scheduled to have its theatrical release on 14 February 2019 on the eve of [[Valentine's Day]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dev-makers-reveal-that-release-date-of-the-karthi-starrer/articleshow/67419350.cms|title='Dev': Makers reveal that release date of the Karthi starrer|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=10 January 2019}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tamil-movies-february-vandha-rajavadhan-varuven-dev-here-are-kollywood-films-releasing-this-791058|title=Tamil movies in February: From Vandha Rajavadhan Varuven to Dev, here are Kollywood films releasing this month|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=31 January 2019|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=31 January 2019}}</ref> It was premiered exclusively in USA, a day before the original release. The film received negative reviews from critics, due to which it was trimmed by 15 minutes.<ref name="auto"/>

== Plot ==

Dev Ramalingam ([[Karthi]]), whose family lives and owns a business in [[India]], is a wealthy, adventure-loving young man who is always in pursuit of new adventures. Dev always takes his best friends Vicky ([[RJ Vignesh]]) and Nisha ([[Amrutha Srinivasan]]) on adventures around the world. Vicky, however, wants to lead a normal life and always tries to avoid accompanying Dev on their thrill-seeking trips. He has a feeling that once Dev is busy with a full time job or at least an active love life, he might not be keen on bothering him anymore. Vicky engages in hot pursuit of potential girlfriends for Dev and comes across Meghna Padmavati ([[Rakul Preet Singh]] ), who lives in the [[United States]] and is the [[CEO]] for a [[San Francisco]] startup. Dev is intrigued by Meghna, so he obliges to Vicky's pleas and sends her a friend request on Facebook. He is reluctant to stalk a girl in this day and age, but his friends encourage him to do so anyway. As fate would have it, he eventually finds her in India on an official visit. He throws away his ethics and tries to woo her, but Meghna finds it difficult to trust men due to the childhood trauma she experienced when her parents divorced, leaving her and her mother Padmavati ([[Ramya Krishnan]]) to fend for themselves. She is rude to Dev and brushes off his advances but eventually understands that Dev is a very decent man and is mildly interested in him.

On an impromptu cross-country road trip, the two fall in love, despite Meghna's insecurities. Dev reassures her that he will be there for her no matter what. It so happens that after Dev reaches home, his father Ramalingam ([[Prakash Raj]]) gives him control over a new business venture that he is initiating, and Dev agrees to take care of it. While Dev is busy with work, he unintentionally avoids communicating with Meghna for a couple of days. Meghna's insecurities creep up on her, and she is filled with rage and betrayal, and breaks up with Dev immediately. Dev tries to convince Meghna but she ignores him and leaves the country. Dev is shaken by Meghna's actions and meets with an accident, which leaves him critically injured. He recovers from his injuries and, with his father's advice and motivation, tries to come out of his heartbreak. He eventually trains for the [[Mount Everest|Everest]] summit trekking, which was his lifetime goal. While on the trek, an avalanche hits the basecamp he is headed for. The authorities are unable to find Dev or his location, and he is feared dead. Meghna watches this on the news and realizes that she is still in love with him and tries to reach him. Meanwhile, Dev escapes the avalanche unscathed and continues his climb towards the summit in dangerous conditions. He reaches the summit and becomes unconscious due to exhaustion, but the Indian authorities rescue him on time. When Dev wakes up, he finds that it was Meghna who reached him on time with the authorities. They reconcile, and it is shown that they now have twin babies whom they are taking on their newest adventures.

== Cast ==
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* [[Karthi]] as Dev Ramalingam, an adventure-loving young man
* [[Rakul Preet Singh]] as Meghna Padmavati, an Indian entrepreneur based abroad in USA<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/south-gossip/article/karthi-reveals-details-of-rakul-preet-singhs-role-in-their-upcoming-film-dev/359767|title=Karthi reveals details of Rakul Preet Singh's role in their upcoming film Dev {{!}} Entertainment News|website=timesnownews.com|language=en-GB|access-date=9 February 2019}}</ref>
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Ramalingam, Dev's father
* [[Ramya Krishnan]] as Padmavati, Meghna's mother
* [[RJ Vignesh]] as Vicky "Samosa", Dev's friend who is a stand-up comedian
* [[Amrutha Srinivasan]] as Nisha, Dev's friend
* [[Santhosh Prathap]] as Harish
* [[Renuka (actress)|Renuka]] as Geetha, Dev's aunt
* [[Mahanadi Shankar]]
* [[Rethika Srinivas]]
* [[T. M. Karthik]] as Stand-up comedian
* [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] as Ashok (guest appearance)
* [[Nikki Galrani]] as Krithika, a news reporter (guest appearance)
{{colend}}

== Production ==
The film titled ''Dev'' was announced by debutant Rajath Ravishankar who previously served as the assistant of [[Anurag Kashyap]], as his maiden directorial project in March 2018 and it was revealed that Karthi and Rakul Preet Singh would play the main lead roles in the film for the second time in a film after ''[[Theeran Adhigaram Ondru]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-next-with-rakul-preet-singh-titled-dev/articleshow/64369401.cms|title=Karthi's next with Rakul Preet Singh titled 'Dev'?|work=The Times of India|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/dev-actor-karthi-opens-up-about-working-with-rajat-ravi-shankar-and-how-rakul-preet-brought-life-to-her-character/|title=Dev actor Karthi opens up about working with Rajat Ravi Shankar and how Rakul Preet brought life to her character - Bollywoodlife.com|date=6 February 2019|website=bollywoodlife.com|language=en-EN|access-date=9 February 2019}}</ref> The film went on floors from 8 March 2018 with the shooting being commenced at [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://view7media.com/%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bkarthi-17-mega-budget-film-starring-karthi/|title="KARTHI 17" is a mega budget Film starring Karthi|date=3 March 2018|work=View7media - latest update about tamil cinema movie reviews|access-date=29 November 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> The first look poster of the film was unveiled by Karthi's brother [[Suriya (actor)|Suriya]] on 25 October 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dev-film-first-look-rakul-preet-suriya-5417890/|title=Dev: Suriya unveils first look posters of Karthi's upcoming film|date=25 October 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=29 November 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> It was evident that Karthi playing the titular role with the lead actor returning to act in a road film after 9 years since ''[[Paiyaa]]'' in 2010 essaying a prominent role and lead actress Rakul Preet Singh as Meghna, an Indian woman entrepreneur.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/dev-is-about-love-and-following-your-heart-karthi-says-1.61901921|title='Dev' is about love and following your heart, Karthi says|website=gulfnews.com|language=en|access-date=9 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dev-love-story-between-two-very-different-people-actor-karthi-96233|title=Dev love story is about two very different people|website=thenewsminute.com|access-date=9 February 2019|date=5 February 2019}}</ref>

The film director revealed that the film's plot is inspired from the life of former Indian cricket captain and star all-rounder [[Kapil Dev]]. Most of the portions of the film include bike stunt sequences with lead actor Karthi playing the role of a bike lover/enthusiast and they were shot in the roads across [[India]] and [[Nepal]] especially at the [[Mount Everest]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dev-tamil-movie-teaser-karthi-5434870/|title=Dev teaser: Karthi's road movie looks beautiful|date=5 November 2018|work=The Indian Express|access-date=29 November 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/dev-is-largely-based-on-karthis-character-his-journey-in-the-film-says-director-rajath-ravishankar-6000871.html|title=Dev is largely based on Karthi's character his journey in the film, says director Rajath Ravishankar- Entertainment News, Firstpost|date=31 January 2019|website=Firstpost|language=en|access-date=9 February 2019}}</ref> The scenes of the film were extensively shot in areas such as [[Chennai]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Bangalore]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Kullu]], [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]], [[Himalayas]], [[Gulmarg]], [[Ukraine]] and [[Carpathian Mountains]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-dev-nears-completion/articleshow/66458326.cms|title=Karthi's 'Dev' nears completion|work=The Times of India|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref> The shooting was wrapped in around early November 2018 in Ukraine.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rakul-preet-wraps-shooting-for-karthis-dev/articleshow/66082909.cms|title=Rakul Preet wraps up shooting for Karthi's 'Dev'|work=The Times of India|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref> The climax portions of the film were revealed to have shot in a place called Sisu in the Himalayas mountain range.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthis-dev-climax-shot-in-a-place-called-sisu-in-himalayas/articleshow/67900917.cms|title=Karthi's 'Dev' climax shot in a place called Sisu in Himalayas|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=9 February 2019}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Dev
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{start date|df=yes|2019|01|12}}
| recorded = 2018
| venue =
| studio = Studio H
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 25:20
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Times Music|Junglee Music]]
| producer = Harris Jayaraj
| prev_title = [[Spyder (film)|Spyder]]
| prev_year = 2017
| next_title = [[Kaappaan]]
| next_year = 2019
| misc = {{Youtube|MRRmgCMvcF8|Audio Jukebox (Tamil)}}
{{Singles
| name = Dev
| type = Soundtrack
| single1 = Anangae Sinungalama
| single1date = {{Start date|df=yes|2018|12|14}}
}}
}}
The film's soundtrack and the score are composed by [[Harris Jayaraj]], who is collaborating with actor [[Karthi]] and director Rajath for the first time. The album features five tracks with lyrics for the songs were written by [[Thamarai]], [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]], [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]] and Rajath.

The first single track titled "Anangae Sinungalama" was released on 14 December 2018. It was confirmed by Harris Jayaraj in his [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Tollywood/2018-12-12/Karthi-Starrer-Devs-First-Single-Out-on-14th-December/457399//amp|title=Karthi Starrer Dev's First Single Out on 14th December|date=12 December 2018|website=The Hans India|language=en|access-date=13 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dev-makers-unveil-song-titled-anangae-from-the-karthi-starrer/articleshow/67088969.cms|title='Dev': Makers unveil song titled, 'Anangae' from the Karthi starrer |work=The Times of India|access-date=29 December 2018}}</ref> The song was rendered [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], Bharath Sundar, [[Arjun Chandy]], [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], Christopher Stanley and Sharanya Gopinath have lent their vocals, and the lyrics were penned by Thamarai. The song, which is well packaged with peppy and trendy music, is heavily inspired by the tune of the 1983 [[Michael Jackson]] hit-single "[[Billie Jean]]", with the beats and the chorus sounding similar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jan/17/this-harris-jayaraj-song-from-dev-may-sound-familiar-to-a-michael-jackson-fan-1926352.html|title=This Harris Jayaraj song from 'Dev' may sound familiar to a Michael Jackson fan|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=9 February 2019}}</ref> The framing of the lyric video has been conceptualised and executed by Ranjith Kumar of SFTC Media. Behindwoods in their review stated that "The song is high on energy, and that energy is infectious. This is just another beauty from Harris and just another great writing from Thamarai."

The full album was launched on 12 January 2019 at a launch event held at [[Sathyam cinemas|Sathyam Cinemas]] in [[Chennai]], where the film's cast and crew and other celebrities attended the event. The songs were released on all digital platforms the same day, and the lyrical videos were released in [[YouTube]]. Behindwoods rated the album three stars out of five, and stated that "Harris Jayaraj's touch makes the album sound refreshingly youth and romantic."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/dev-music-review/dev-music-review-summary.html|title=Dev Music Review Summary {{!}} Dev music review|date=11 January 2019|website=Behindwoods|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref> V Lakshmi from ''[[The Times of India]]'' reviewed the album, stating that "The overall vibe of the album is upbeat, though he hasn’t experimented much in terms of the soundscape, the songs are foot-tappingly enjoyable."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/music-review-dev/articleshow/67901140.cms|title=Music Review: Dev|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=9 February 2019}}</ref> Moviecrow rated the album 3 out of 5, stating that it is an autograph from Harris Jayaraj for his fans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/22238/dev-songs---music-review|title=Dev Music Review - An Autograph from Harris to his fans|website=moviecrow.com|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref>

{{Tracklist
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| headline = Dev (Tamil) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]<ref>{{Citation|title=Dev (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Harris Jayaraj|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/dev-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1447900232|language=en-us|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref>
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 25:20
| title1 = Anangae Sinungalama
| lyrics1 = [[Thamarai]]
| extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], Christopher Stanley, [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], [[Arjun Chandy]], Bharath Sundar, Sharanya Gopinath
| length1 = 5:59
| title2 = Dai Machan Dev
| lyrics2 = [[Vivek (lyricist)|Vivek]]
| extra2 = [[Naresh Iyer]], [[Velmurugan]], [[Malavika Manoj]], Deepika
| length2 = 5:03
| title3 = She Is My Girl
| lyrics3 = Rajath Ravishankar
| extra3 = [[Haricharan]], Christopher Stanley, [[Mahathi]]
| length3 = 3:54
| title4 = Oru Nooru Murai
| lyrics4 = Thamarai
| extra4 = D. Sathyaprakash, [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]
| length4 = 5:12
| title5 = Engade Nee Pone
| lyrics5 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| extra5 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length5 = 5:12
| length8 =
| title10 =
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{{Infobox album
| name = Dev
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Harris Jayaraj]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{start date|2019|02|09|df=y}}
| recorded = 2018
| venue =
| studio = Studio H
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 25:15
| language = [[Telugu language|Telugu]]
| label = [[Times Music|Junglee Music]]
| producer = Harris Jayaraj
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Youtube|_cB9F-j6I9Y|Audio Jukebox (Telugu)}}
{{Singles
| name = Dev
| type = Soundtrack
| single1 = Chelliyaa Adugudhama
| single1date = {{Start date|df=yes|2018|12|30}}
}}
}}
The soundtrack of the film's dubbed Telugu version was released on 9 February 2019, at a pre-release event held at [[Shilpakala Vedika]] in [[Hyderabad]]. Like the original Tamil version, the film's Telugu version has five songs, with one of the songs "Chelliyaa Adugudhama" was released as a single on 30 December 2018. All of the songs had lyrics written by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]. Reviewing for the album, Neetishta Nyayapati of ''[[The Times of India]]'', summarised that "All in all, the album of Dev is a clear winner with all the numbers in it standing out in their own way — a rarity these days. Harris’ music in particular is refreshing and a delight to listen to, completely reminiscent of a time when music meant more wind instruments and less techno. While it is difficult to pick and choose the best number from the album, Cheliya definitely has to be it for us. However, give the album of Dev a chance this weekend and it might just put a much-needed spring in your step."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nyayapati |first1=Neeshita |title=Music review: Dev |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/music-review-dev/articleshow/67690184.cms |access-date=9 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=25 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

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| headline = Dev (Telugu) [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]<ref>{{Citation|title=Dev (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Harris Jayaraj|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/dev-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1449633580|language=en-us|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref>
| extra_column = Artist(s)
| total_length = 25:15
| title1 = Chelliyaa Adugudhama
| lyrics1 =
| extra1 = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], Christopher Stanley, [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]], [[Krish (singer)|Krish]], [[Arjun Chandy]], Bharath Sundar, Sharanya Gopinath
| length1 = 5:58
| title2 = Rei Bawa Dev
| lyrics2 =
| extra2 = [[Benny Dayal]], [[Velmurugan]], [[Malavika Manoj]], Deepika
| length2 = 5:03
| title3 = She Is My Girl
| lyrics3 =
| extra3 = [[Haricharan]], Christopher Stanley, [[Mahathi]]
| length3 = 3:53
| title4 = Oka Vandha Saaralu
| lyrics4 =
| extra4 = D. Sathyaprakash, [[Shakthisree Gopalan]]
| length4 = 5:10
| title5 = Nannu Veedi Etto
| lyrics5 =
| extra5 = [[S. P. Balasubrahmanyam]]
| length5 = 5:11
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}}

== Marketing ==
The first look poster which was released by Suriya on 25 October 2018, features [[Karthi]] with a [[BMW R1200GS]] [[Sport bike|superbike]] model behind. It was evident that the actor is playing an adventure lover in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dev-film-first-look-rakul-preet-suriya-5417890/|title=Dev: Suriya unveils first look posters of Karthi's upcoming film|date=25 October 2018|website=The Indian Express|language=en-US|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref> Director Rajath in his interview stated that "We went around and checked out over 30 different models of various superbikes and finally zeroed in on this superbike’s GS1200 model. It’s an off-roader and we were the first ones to order the bike as soon as it got launched this year. It’s quite an expensive one; we’d got it specially ordered in January and it was delivered to us in April. Several actors have ridden superbikes on screen, and we wanted this one to look different. This model complements Karthi’s height and physique. Since Karthi will be on the bike in major portions of the film, we wanted to make sure everything about it was right."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thats-one-cool-bike-karthis-going-to-be-riding-in-dev/articleshow/66364153.cms|title=That's one cool bike Karthi's going to be riding in Dev |last=Lakshmi|first=V|date=26 October 2018|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref>

The teaser was released on 5 November 2018, a day before [[Diwali]] and received positive reviews from the audience.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dev-the-teaser-of-karthi-starrer-unveiled/articleshow/66509218.cms|title='Dev': The teaser of Karthi starrer unveiled|date=5 November 2018|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref> The official trailer for the film was unveiled by actor [[Suriya]] on 31 January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/dev-trailer-karthi-adventure-junkie-5563518/|title=Dev trailer: Karthi plays an adventure junkie|date=31 January 2019|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=31 January 2019}}</ref> Post-release, the makers announced a contest for the film's promotional purposes, titled "Dev Superbike Contest", from 18–25 February 2019, in which two winners will get the superbike used in the film, worth {{INR|}}8 lakhs. Naveen Kumar and Abarna from Chennai, were announced as the winners and won the superbike from actor Karthi.

== Release ==
The film was earlier scheduled to have its theatrical release on 21 December 2018 on the eve of [[Christmas]], and later rescheduled to 11 January 2019 post [[Thai Pongal]] but it was postponed, due to a tight race at the box office.<ref name="auto3"/> The film had its theatrical release on 14 February 2019 on the eve of [[Valentine's Day]].<ref name="auto1"/><ref name="auto2"/> Tamil Nadu theatrical rights for the film were sold to Murali Cine Arts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/new-updates-on-release-date-and-theatrical-rights-of-karthis-dev/articleshow/67557372.cms|title=New updates on release date and theatrical rights of Karthi's 'Dev'|work=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=31 January 2019}}</ref> B. Madhu acquired the Telugu distribution rights under his banner Light House Movie Makers.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/nov/05/watch-teaser--karthis-dev-breaks-free-from-the-norm-1894584.html|title=Watch Teaser {{!}} Karthi's 'Dev' breaks free from the norm|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=29 November 2018}}</ref> The [[United States]] distribution rights were acquired by Atmus Entertainment and was premiere took place on 13 February 2019.

== Home media ==
The satellite rights of the film were bagged by [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] in Tamil and Telugu, and digital rights of the film were sold to [[Sun TV Network|Sun NXT]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2019/dev-pre-release-business-the-satellite-rights-the-karthi-starrer-have-been-sold-282191.html|title=Dev Pre-release Business: The Satellite Rights Of The Karthi Starrer Have Been Sold!|date=31 January 2019|website=FilmiBeat|language=en|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref> The film's television premiere took place on 7 October 2019.

== Critical reception ==
Soumya Rajendran from [[The News Minute]] rated 1 out of 5 stars, stating that "This is a never-ending love saga that resembles a javvu mittai, but isn't half as pleasant as eating one."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dev-review-karthis-film-tiresome-love-saga-96714|title='Dev' review: Karthi's film is a tiresome love saga|author=Sowmya Rajendran|date=14 February 2019|website=[[The News Minute]]|access-date=28 February 2019}}</ref> Srinivasa Ramanujam from [[The Hindu]] reviewed it "A film that thinks colourful clothes and pretty locations can make up for the lack of a solid storyline."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dev-review-adventure-gone-awry/article26269598.ece|title='Dev' review: Adventure gone awry|author=Srinivasa Ramanujam |date=14 February 2019|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=28 February 2019|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> M Suganth from [[The Times of India]] rated 1.5 out of 5, and stated "If you want to describe Dev, you could very well go ahead and call it a misadventure."<ref>{{Citation|title=Dev Movie Review {1.5/5}: If you want to describe Dev, you could very well go ahead and call it a misadventure|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/dev/movie-review/67986433.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref> Behindwoods rated the film 2.25 out of 5 and stated: "Karthi's Dev is a visual delight with a few good moments, but could have been better with an engaging treatment."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/dev/dev-review.html|title=Dev (aka) Deev review|date=14 February 2019|website=Behindwoods|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref> Gauthaman Bhaskaran of [[CNN-News18|News18]] rated 1.5 out of 5 and stated: "Ravishankar's movie is a breezy effort that gets swept off its feet in a blinding blizzard on the icy Himalayas or in the chaotic roads of Chennai."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/dev-movie-review-this-senseless-romantic-run-is-sure-to-pull-karthi-down-2037285.html|title=Dev Movie Review: This Senseless Romantic Run is Sure to Pull Karthi Down|website=News18|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref> [[Sify]] rated 2 out of 5 and reviewed that "''Dev'' is way too predictable to ever surprise you!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/dev-review-way-too-predictable-to-ever-surprise-you-review-tamil-tcolBSjfejeih.html|title=Review : Dev review: Way too predictable to ever surprise you! (2019)|website=sify.com|access-date=15 December 2019}}</ref>

The original version of the film had a run time of 159 minutes, but the film was trimmed by 15 minutes due to poor reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/dev-trimmed-by-15-minutes/articleshow/68024973.cms|title=Karthi's Dev trimmed by 15 minutes|work=[[The Times of India]] |date=16 February 2019 |access-date=28 February 2019}}</ref>

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