India’s leading homegrown OTT platform, ZEE5, is bringing an enthralling supernatural horror comedy to audiences this June with “Devil’s Double Next Level” (DD Next Level), which is the fourth installment in the highly successful Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise. DD: Next Level will have its worldwide digital premiere on ZEE5 on June 13, in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Directed by creative filmmaker S. Prem Anand, DD Next Level features the King of Comedy, Santhanam, in the lead role. He is joined by Selvaraghavan, Gautam Vasudev Menon, and Geetika Tiwary in important supporting roles. The film is jointly bankrolled by The Show People and Niharika Entertainment.
The plot of DD Next Level follows a film reviewer who is trapped in a movie made by a vengeful director. To escape, he must survive the film’s deadly twists, which are controlled by a magical diary, and find a way to return to the real world.
Kissa (Santhanam), a sharp-tongued film reviewer who is invited to a mysterious private screening by the eccentric filmmaker Hitchcock Irudhayaraj (Selvaraghavan). However, things take an unexpected turn when Kissa is suddenly pulled into the movie itself as soon as it begins to play. Trapped by the magical rules written in an ancient diary, Kissa must join forces with two rival reviewers to solve clues, dodge supernatural obstacles, and survive shocking jump-scares. All the while, his girlfriend turns into a ghostly threat. What follows next is an entertainment roller-coaster ride filled with hilarious twists, jump scares and thrills.
Ahead of the film’s premiere, ZEE5’s Sr. Vice President Marketing South and Business Head, Tamil & Malayalam, Lloyd C Xavier said, “At ZEE5, we take immense pride in bringing extraordinary films to our platform, and acquiring Devil’s Double: Next Level is a testament to our commitment to offering diverse and compelling regional content. This exciting horror-comedy from The Show People and Niharika Entertainment presents a refreshing mix of thrills, humor, and innovative storytelling that we believe will strongly resonate with our viewers. We’ve witnessed a phenomenal surge in love for South stories across India, and this movie is a remarkable addition to our ever-expanding regional library. We are confident that Devil’s Double: Next Level will add significant value to our content offering and deliver an engaging viewing experience for our subscribers.”
The film’s writer and director, S. Prem Anand, said that he wanted to push the boundaries of traditional horror comedy with DD Next Level. He stated, “Collaborating with producers from The Show People and Niharika Entertainment, and having a phenomenal cast including Santhanam, Selvaraghavan, Gautham Menon, and Geethika Tiwary, allowed that vision to come alive just the way I imagined. We had so much fun breaking the fourth wall, playing with genre conventions, and crafting a film that’s full of surprises at every turn. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better platform than ZEE5 for its digital premiere. It’s a global stage that ensures the film reaches audiences far and wide. I’m incredibly excited to share this madness with viewers everywhere—get ready, the next level begins now!”
Lead actor Santhanam said that Kissa is one of the most creatively satisfying roles for him in recent times. He stated, “Kissa is bold, loud, full of quirks—and suddenly finds himself trapped inside the very kind of film he loves to roast! The meta madness, the horror-comedy twists, and the chaos that unfolds… it’s all been an absolute blast. I’m thrilled that Devil’s Double: Next Level is now premiering on ZEE5. This is a film meant to be experienced with friends and family, with lights off and popcorn in hand. Audiences can expect jump scares, laugh-out-loud moments, and a wild ride unlike anything else. If you think you’ve seen everything in Tamil cinema, trust me—this film takes it to the next level!”
Mark your calendars and prepare for a fun and thrill-filled ride of horror and comedy as DD Next Level makes its digital premiere, exclusively on ZEE5, on June 13.
