Latest news with #NiharikaEntertainment
Hans India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Horror and hilarity comes together with ‘Devil's Double: Next Level' premiering June 13
ZEE5 is set to deliver a spine-chilling yet hilarious treat this June with Devil's Double: Next Level (DD Next Level), the fourth installment of the popular Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise. This supernatural horror comedy will premiere globally on June 13 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. 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.'
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Devil's Double Next Level OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Santhanam and Selvaraghavan's Tamil film
Devil's Double Next Level OTT Release Date: Santhanam recently starred in this Tamil actioner alongside Selvaraghavan, which arrived in theatres on May 16 this year. After flopping terribly at the box office, the horror comedy is now ready to live a second life on OTT. Devil's Double Next Level is all set to stream on ZEE5 starting June 13, 2025. Devil's Double Next Level's cast and crew Written and directed by S. Prem Anand, Devil's Double Next Level is produced by The Show People and Niharika Entertainment. Other than the duo, the film also stars Gautham Vasudev Menon, Geethika Tiwary, Nizhalgal Ravi, Kasthuri Shankar, Shilpa, Yashika Aannand, Rajendran and Redin Kingsley among others. This OfRo musical is cinematographed by Deepak Kumar Padhy and edited by Bharath Vikraman. Devil's Double Next Level's plot overview The story revolves around Krishnamoorthy a.k.a. 'Kissa 47' (Santhanam), a blunt YouTube film reviewer, who is lured into a private screening by a mysterious director named Hitchcock Iruthyaraj (Selvaraghavan). What begins as a typical movie promotion quickly spirals into chaos when Kissa and several others, including his girlfriend and fellow critics, get trapped inside the movie itself—a cursed, haunted cruise ship created by the vengeful spirit of Hitchcock. The setting becomes a nightmare where the characters must survive not just ghosts, but the twisted cinematic logic of the horror genre. The film smartly pokes fun at horror clichés and critic-creator dynamics, making it a meta-experience. As Kissa navigates this eerie, genre-bending world filled with possessed loved ones and creepy film tropes, he's forced to question whether his harsh criticism actually hurts filmmakers or if it's part of a bigger creative dialogue. The climax hinges on him rewriting the story from within to save everyone, blurring the lines between audience, critic, and creator. While the film leans heavily on Tamil cinema references and slapstick comedy, it also offers a surprising layer of introspection about art, ego, and accountability in today's content-driven world.
Pink Villa
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
DD Next Level OTT Release: When and where to watch controversial Tamil horror comedy online
DD Next Level received mixed reviews from audiences and, to some extent, justified the hype ahead of its release. However, the Tamil horror comedy fell flat at the box office despite being the fourth instalment of the Dhilluku Dhuddu film series. Moreover, it even landed in controversy after the lyrics of one of its songs were flagged as defaming the sacred shrine of Tirupati. And now the movie is all set to make its OTT debut soon. When and where to watch DD Next Level DD Next Level will begin streaming on Zee 5 from June 13 onwards. The streaming giant made the official announcement by dropping a post on their X handle. Sharing the film's poster, they wrote, 'This isn't a horror movie. It's a horror movie inside a horror movie. 2025's Biggest Horror Comedy Blast #DDNextLevel will be streaming from June 13th on ZEE5! Official trailer and plot of DD Next Level The plot of DD Next Level takes audiences to amusing circumstances where a sharp-witted film critic finds himself actually trapped inside the kind of movies he usually ridicules. What's more is that the world of the movie is a bizarre horror verse and a land of the supernatural, which is governed by a vengeful spirit. Interestingly, this haunting entity is also a failed filmmaker who seeks justice in the afterlife. The movie proceeds to explore how the trapped film critic deciphers cryptic clues left for him, escapes the supernatural threats and dangers, and then confronts his own cynicism at the end of the day. Cast and crew of DD Next Level DD Next Level stars Santhanam, Selvaraghavan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Geethika Tiwary, Nizhalgal Ravi, Kasthuri Shankar, Yashika Aanand, and more in key roles. It is both written and directed by S Prem Anand and is produced jointly by Venkat Boyanapalli and Arya under the banner of Niharika Entertainment and The Show People. OfRo has composed the musical score.
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
DD Next Level On OTT: When And Where To Watch The Horror Comedy
Last Updated: 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. First Published:
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
TTD board member sends legal notice to Santhanam, Arya for devotional song in DD Next Level; seeks ₹100 cr and apology
Actor Santhanam's upcoming horror-comedy film DD Next Level will be released in theatres on May 16. Two days ahead of its release, TTD board member and BJP spokesperson, Bhanuprakash Reddy, has sent the actor and producers, Niharika Entertainment, a legal notice for using the devotional song Srinivasa Govinda in the rap song Kissa 47 from the film. (Also Read: Kenishaa Francis' friend defends her relationship with Ravi Mohan in emotional post: 'How vulgar people can be') Condemning the usage of Srinivasa Govinda in Kissa 47, Bhanuprakash told News18 Telugu that a legal notice has been sent to the producers and Santhanam. Condemning the usage of the song, he questioned, 'Would they add songs from Christianity or Islam to a rap song? Why are only Hindu sentiments always hurt? We sent them a legal notice and have demanded an apology. If Srinivasa Govinda isn't removed from the song both online and in the film, we will file a defamation suit and ask for ₹100 crore compensation.' During the interview, the member also mentioned that in the future, no filmmaker should use devotional songs in films so casually and just get away with an apology when it's pointed out that it hurts sentiments. 'The censor board has also been sent a copy of the notice. They also need to be careful while giving certification to films. How did this go unnoticed by them?' he asked. For the unversed, Srinivasa Govinda is a popular devotional song about Lord Venkateswara, and it was used in a portion of the rap, which the TTD member took offence to. DD Next Level, aka Devil's Double Next Level, is the fourth film in the Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise. Directed by S Prem Anand and produced by Venkat Boyanapalli and Arya under Niharika Entertainment, the music for the film has been composed by OfRo. Santhanam, Geethika Tiwary, Selvaraghavan and Gautham Vasudev Menon play the lead roles.
