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{{Short description|Indian thriller film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = The Secret of Devkaali
| image = The Secret of Devkaali.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Niraj Chauhan
| writer = Neha Mahendra Soni
| producer = {{Ubl|Niraj Chauhan
|Prince Chauhan}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|* Niraj Chauhan
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]]
* Kabir Anshuman
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
* ⁠[[Prashant Narayanan]]
* Ramkrishan Dhakad
* Bhumika Gurrang
* ⁠[[Zarina Wahab]]}}
Shiv Prateek
| cinematography = Mukesh Tiwari
| editing =
Shailendra Kumar
| music = Ali Aslam Shah
| studio = Chauhan Production
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|04|18|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/news/2025/the-secret-of-devkaali-release-date-sanjay-mishra-mahesh-manjrekar-and-niraj-starrer-is-set-to-re-449737.html|title=The Secret of Devkaali Release Date | Sanjay Mishra, Mahesh And Niraj Starrer Is Set To Release On April 18|date=18 March 2025|website=Filmibeat|accessdate=21 March 2025}}</ref>}}
| runtime = 133 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''The Secret of Devkaali''''' is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language mythological thriller starring [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]], [[Mahesh Manjrekar]] and Niraj Chauhan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/bollywood-news/story/neeraj-chauhan-in-the-secret-of-devkaali-mahesh-manjrekar-tmovk-dskc-2081346-2024-10-25|title='द सीक्रेट ऑफ देवकाली' में छाए नीरज चौहान, देखकर फैन्स हुए इम्प्रेस, लॉन्च हुआ पोस्टर|date=25 October 2024|website=आज तक|accessdate=21 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/mahesh-manjrekar-starrer-secret-devkaali-ropes-internet-sensation-niraj-chauhan-lead/|title=Mahesh Manjrekar starrer The Secret of Devkaali ropes in internet sensation Niraj Chauhan as lead : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=24 October 2024|accessdate=21 March 2025}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Set in the village of Devkaali, the story follows Madhav Tyagi, who becomes an instrument of divine intervention to uncover a long-hidden secret. The village is home to two primary clans—Kring and Pariyaar. Over time, Hemant Acharya, the son of the village head, manipulates the Pariyaar community for his personal gain, causing a divide that leads to conflict. As tensions rise and injustices grow, the legend of the Goddess intervening to restore balance takes form through Madhav. The film unfolds his journey to challenge oppression and uncover the truth behind the village's deep-rooted curse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/videos/entertainment-videos/the-secret-of-devkaali-new-poster-release-sanjay-mishra-movie-release-on-this-date-video-119151846|title=The Secret of Devkaali Release Date: दमदार पोस्टर के साथ सामने आई फिल्म की रिलीज डेट|date=18 March 2025|website=Times Now Navbharat|accessdate=21 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hindi.etnownews.com/entertainment/the-secret-of-devkaali-teaser-out-niraj-chauhan-film-will-be-release-on-18th-april-article-119151114|title=The Secret of Devkaali: टीजर आ गया! इस दिन सिनेमाघरों में दस्तक देगी नीरज चौहान की फिल्म|date=18 March 2025|website=ET Now Swadesh|accessdate=21 March 2025}}</ref>

== Cast ==
* Niraj Chauhan<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/niraj-chauhan-joins-mahesh-manjrekar-in-the-secret-of-devkali/articleshow/114505158.cms|title=Niraj Chauhan joins Mahesh Manjrekar in 'The Secret of Devkali'|work=The Times of India |date=23 October 2024|accessdate=21 March 2025|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref>
* Bhumika Gurung<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sakshipost.com/news/actress-bhumika-gurung-secret-devkaali-my-skin-tone-was-altered-match-film-s-colour-palette#google_vignette|title=Actress Bhumika Gurung on 'The Secret Of Devkaali': My skin tone was altered to match the film's colour palette|date=7 February 2025|website=Sakshi Post|accessdate=21 March 2025}}</ref>
* [[Mahesh Manjrekar]]
* Ramkrishan Dhakad
* [[Sanjay Mishra (actor)|Sanjay Mishra]]
* [[Zarina Wahab]]
* [[Prashant Narayanan]]
* Anshuman Pandey
* Anoushka Chauhan
* Amit Lekhwani
* Abhi Chothani
* [[Manan Bhardwaj]]
* Mohammed Umar
* Shiv Prateek

== Reception ==
Kusumika Das of ''[[Times Now]]'' rated the film three out of five stars and wrote, "Despite a few pacing issues and moments of melodrama, the film succeeds in delivering a meaningful message wrapped in folklore."<ref>{{cite news |title=The Secret Of Devkaali Movie Review: Niraj Chauhan's Film Is A Mythical Drama Rooted In Social Conflict |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/the-secret-of-devkaali-movie-review-niraj-chauhan-film-is-a-mythical-drama-rooted-in-social-conflict-review-151445144/ |work=Times Now |date=18 April 2025 |language=en}}</ref> Giving the same rating, Ganesh Aaglave of ''[[Firstpost]]'' wrote, "''The Secret of Devkaali'' scores high due to its brilliantly executed climax and star performances".<ref>{{cite news |title=The Secret of Devkaali movie review: A gripping & compelling mythological thriller |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/the-secret-of-devkaali-movie-review-a-gripping-compelling-mythological-thriller-13880909.html/ |work=Firstpost |date=18 April 2025 |language=en-us}}</ref> The film had a [[limited theatrical release]] and performed poorly at the box office, collecting approximately ₹0.25 crore in India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Secret Of Devkaali Box Office Collection |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-secret-of-devkaali/box-office/ |access-date=6 December 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|30022888}}
* [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/the-secret-of-devkaali/movieshow/118610274.cms The Secret of Devkaali]
*https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/the-secret-of-devkaali

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[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2025 Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:Hindu mythological films]]
[[Category:Indian mythology in popular culture]]

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