Devil's Double Next Level X Review: Netizens Say The Movie Is ‘Totally Different’

DD Next Level X Review

The reactions to DD Next Level are a mix of praise and criticism. Film reviewer @sidhuwrites described it as "a hot and cold horror comedy that has few funny stretches." He appreciated the idea of a film reviewer getting pulled into a movie, calling it a "crazy" plot that worked well in parts. However, he noted that the horror and comedy elements felt weaker compared to the earlier films. He said that Santhanam delivered a solid performance, but other cast members like GVM, Kingsley, and Maaran didn’t have much to contribute. He added that the pairing of Santhanam and Motta Rajendran stood out, but overall, he missed the charm of DD Returns and felt that some of the crude comedy used by the director was unnecessary. He ended by saying this film might entertain fans of the series as long as expectations are kept low.

#DevilsDoubleNextLevel - A hot and cold horror comedy that has few funny stretches. The plot about a film reviewer going into the movie is crazy and all the portions involving this concept work well. However, the comedy and the horror elements in the film are lesser compared to… pic.twitter.com/gXc7K29NVf

— Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) May 16, 2025

On the other hand, @TweetsfromArun had a more positive view. He said, "Santhanam is back to form" and called the comedy "vera level" (top-notch). He also enjoyed the unique concept and said it gave the feeling of watching a good comedy movie after a long time. He felt it was worth the ticket price and even mentioned the use of the popular "Govinda" song in a funny way.

#DDNextLevel
DD next Level Review 😄

Santhanam is back to form 💥🔥

Vera level Comedy

Totally Different Concept

Romba days aprm oru nalla Comedy Movie patha feel 💯

Worth for 200 rs

Govinda Song ah thookitanunga😬 pic.twitter.com/C68f4hD9vo

— Dr.டேய் தம்பி உன்னை தான் டா 4.o🤫 (@TweetsfromArun) May 16, 2025

Meanwhile, @iam_Tharani shared a more balanced opinion. He called the film a "horror comedy entertainer" and praised Santhanam’s looks and comic timing. He especially enjoyed the scenes between Santhanam and Motta Rajendran. However, he felt that the roles played by GVM and Selvaraghavan were disappointing. According to him, the screenplay could have been funnier and better written. While some scenes made him laugh, others fell flat. Overall, he called it an “average timepass film” and gave it a rating of 2.5 out of 5.

#DevilsDoubleNextLevel ☠️🍿#DDNextLevel : A horror Comedy Entertainer. #Santhanam Look's & his timing counters 👍🏻Santa & Motta Rajendran scenes nice. GVM & Selva roles😭The screenplay could have been written better and more humorously. The comedy works in some places. In some… pic.twitter.com/mJAtD68MQ8

— Tharani ʀᴛᴋ (@iam_Tharani) May 16, 2025

DD Next Level Release Date

Devil’s Double Next Level released in cinemas on May 16, 2025 across Tamil Nadu. It is the fourth film in the Dhilluku Dhuddu series, following the successful DD Returns that came out in 2023. The franchise is known for combining scary stories with laugh-out-loud comedy, and fans were eager to see what this new chapter would bring.

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DD Next Level: Cast And Plot

The film is directed and written by S. Prem Anand, produced by The Show People and Niharika Entertainment, and presented by actor Arya. The story follows a sharp-tongued film critic, played by Santhanam, who ends up stuck inside a horror movie. The film is controlled by the ghost of a frustrated filmmaker and a magical diary. To make it out alive, the critic must face spooky surprises, solve strange clues, and survive the plot he once laughed at.

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The supporting cast includes Geethika Tiwary, Selvaraghavan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Redin Kingsley, Yashika Anand, Motta Rajendran, and more. The film blends comedy, fantasy, and supernatural elements while poking fun at typical horror film clichés. Technically, it features work from cinematographer Dipak Kumar Padhy, editor Barath Vikraman, music by ofRO, and visual effects by Lorven Studios.

DD Next Level offers a fun concept and a familiar face in Santhanam, making it appealing to fans of the Dhilluku Dhuddu series.

Image Credits: IMDB

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