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Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
5 memorable roles of Mukul Dev in South cinema: From Jr NTR's Adhurs to Prithviraj Sukumaran's My Story
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of the death of an individual. Mukul Dev was one of the most popular and loved faces in Indian cinema and television. The devastating news of his passing away at the age of 54 has left many grieved and shocked. Besides Hindi cinema, Mukul had done some memorable stints in the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada industries as well. Here's looking back at 5 of his memorable roles in South cinema. Krishna (2008) Mukul Dev marked his South cinema debut in 2008 with the film Krishna. The actor played the role of Jakka in the Telugu action comedy film, which was headed by Ravi Teja and Trisha Krishnan. While his character was that of the antagonist, the actor left a lasting impression with his stint. Ek Niranjan (2009) Prabhas starrer Ek Niranjan saw Mukul Dev take up the role of Kailash, who was a key part of the entire climax of the film. His role is wrapped up within the intense action sequences, and while it initially appears negative, he in fact is shown as one of the victims of foul play. Adhurs (2010) In 2010, Mukul Dev joined the star cast of the Telugu action comedy Adhurs starring Jr NTR and Nayanthara. The film was a major commercial success back in the day and was appreciated for the one-of-a-kind, fast-paced narrative. Mukul Dev, who by then had risen to fame for his typical antagonist roles, essayed the big gang leader named Rasool. Bhai (2013) In another Telugu action comedy, Mukul Dev played the role of Anthony, a feared villain who wreaks havoc against the hero, while the latter woos his ladylove. The film was headlined by Nagarjuna Akkineni and was a decent hit at the box office. My Story (2018) One of his last stints in South cinema, Mukul Dev played an important role in the Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer My Story, which released in 2018. He played the supporting character of Sunil, which added depth to the love story between Prithviraj's Jay and Parvathy Thiruvouthu's Tara.
Mint
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Mukul Dev's last Instagram post draws attention after sudden death: ‘See you on the dark side…'
The sudden death of actor Mukul Dev has sent shockwaves across the film and TV industry. As the cause of his death remains unknown, his last post on Instagram is catching netizen's attention. His last post online had a rather grim caption. His last post is a clip from the cockpit of an aircraft which Mukul flew in the sky. For the unversed, the actor was a trained pilot. In his last post on Instagram, he showed a glimpse of his view as he flew the aircraft above a sky full of clouds. He added in the caption: "And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too.... I'll see you on the dark side of the moon. #crosscountry." He also added Dark Side Moon as the background music. The post was shared on the photo-sharing app on February 26, 2025. Meanwhile, fans and colleagues from the industry continue to mourn the loss of the actor. Mukul's death was confirmed by his brother, actor Rahul Dev. On Saturday, Rahul Dev took to Instagram and shared an official statement, announcing Mukul's sudden demise. He shared that Mukul's cremation will take place on Saturday evening at Dayanand Mukti Dham in Delhi. "Our brother Mukul Dev passed away peacefully at New Delhi last survived by his daughter Sia Dev. Missed by siblings Rashmi Kaushal, Rahul Dev and nephew Sidhant Dev. Please join us for cremation at 5 PM," his post read. Ajay Devgn who said he is 'still trying to process' the loss, took to Instagram and wrote, "Mukul, it's all too soon and sudden. You had a way of making everything lighter, even on the heaviest days. Om Shanti." Kangana Ranaut added on social media, "Terribly sad. RIP Mukul Ji." Manoj Bajpayee wrote for his late co-star on X (formerly Twitter), "It's impossible to put into words what I'm feeling. Mukul was a brother in spirit, an artist whose warmth and passion were unmatched. Gone too soon, too young. Praying for strength and healing for his family and everyone grieving this loss. Miss you meri jaan…until we meet again, Om Shanti." Sonu Sood added, "RIP Mukul bhai. You were a gem. Will always miss you. Stay strong @RahulDevRising bhai." Sushmita Sen paid a heartfelt tribute to Mukul Dev on Instagram. She wrote, "Mukul Dev, Rest in peace you wonderful soul." Jr NTR who worked with Mukul in the film Adhurs, shared, "Saddened by the passing of Mukul Dev garu. Remembering our time in Adhurs and his commitment to the craft. My condolences to his family. Om Shanti. "
