DD Next Level On OTT: When And Where To Watch The Horror Comedy
DD Next Level, the fourth film in the Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise, is already earning positive reviews for its horror-comedy blend.
Devil's Double Next Level, popularly known as DD Next Level, made its theatrical debut today, May 16, and has already started receiving positive audience reviews. This horror-comedy is the fourth installment in the beloved Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise and serves as a direct sequel to the hit DD Returns. Once again, Santhanam leads the film, delivering the trademark blend of humour, scares and satire that fans have come to love.
For those waiting for its digital release, DD Next Level will be available on ZEE5 after its theatrical run. Previous films in the franchise are also streaming on the platform, making it easy for viewers to catch up on earlier chapters.
The film's narrative follows Krishna, also known online as Kissa 47, a famous and witty YouTube film reviewer portrayed by Santhanam. Krishna is invited along with his family to an exclusive screening of a mysterious film. However, he quickly senses that something is off about the location and tries to leave. To his shock, he realises his family has already entered the theatre and taken their seats. The story takes a fantastical and chilling twist when Krishna is literally pulled into the film being screened. Once inside, he discovers that his own family members are no longer just viewers but have become part of the film's plot—playing characters in a bizarre ghost story.
As Krishna tries to make sense of this surreal situation, he realises they are all trapped in a horror film haunted by the vengeful spirit of a failed filmmaker named Hitchcock Irudhayaraj, a role essayed by Selvaraghavan. With the clock ticking, Krishna must rely on his sharp mind, instincts, and trademark humour to unravel the mystery and free his family from the cursed cinematic world before the movie reaches its final reel.
DD Next Level is backed by a strong ensemble cast that includes Geethika, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Redin Kingsley, Motta Rajendran, Yashika Anand, and Maran, in addition to Santhanam and Selvaraghavan. The film is helmed by S. Prem Anand, a frequent collaborator in the Dhilluku Dhuddu universe, and is presented by actor-producer Arya. It is produced under the banner of Niharika Entertainment, with Dipak Kumar Padhy handling the cinematography. The movie blends horror, comedy, and metafiction in a way that adds a fresh twist to the franchise.
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