Horror and hilarity comes together with ‘Devil's Double: Next Level' premiering June 13
Directed by S. Prem Anand, the film stars Santhanam in a creatively quirky role, alongside Selvaraghavan, Gautam Vasudev Menon, and Geetika Tiwary. Jointly produced by The Show People and Niharika Entertainment, the film takes audiences on a unique cinematic journey filled with meta-humour, eerie thrills, and laugh-out-loud moments.
The plot follows Kissa, a sharp-tongued film reviewer, who attends a mysterious private screening only to find himself sucked into the film's narrative. Guided by a magical diary written by an eccentric filmmaker (played by Selvaraghavan), Kissa must navigate bizarre horror tropes, decode riddles, and face ghostly challenges—all while trying to survive and escape.
ZEE5's Lloyd C Xavier said, 'This film perfectly blends humor with horror, reflecting our commitment to powerful and engaging regional storytelling.'
Director S. Prem Anand described the film as a 'genre-bending, fourth-wall-breaking madness' made possible by a stellar cast and production team. Santhanam called Kissa 'a creatively satisfying role,' and teased a 'wild, popcorn-worthy ride.'
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