Devil's Double Next Level Tamil Nadu Box Office Collection: Santhanam's Movie Leads Over Maaman On Opening Day

Devil's Double Next Level Box Office Collection: The Tamil box office witnessed a notable face-off on May 16, 2025, as two films-Devil's Double Next Level and Maaman-opened to audiences across the state. Early estimates suggest that Devil's Double Next Level, the fourth film in the Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise, has taken a comfortable lead over Maaman in terms of first-day collections.

According to data shared by box office tracking service Cinetrak, Devil's Double Next Level earned approximately ₹2.55 crore from tracked cinemas in Tamil Nadu by the end of its opening day. With additional data now factored in, the Day 1 gross for the Santhanam-starrer is estimated to have reached around ₹3.1 crore statewide. In comparison, Maaman-also released on May 16-posted opening day earnings of about ₹1.55 crore from tracked locations, with total Day 1 collections estimated at ₹1.9 crore.

Santhanam Returns With a Horror-Comedy

Devil's Double Next Level is directed by S. Prem Anand and stars Santhanam in the lead, along with Geethika Tiwary, Selvaraghavan, and Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film blends elements of horror and comedy, a combination that has defined the Dhilluku Dhuddu series since its inception. This latest chapter introduces a film critic who becomes trapped in a horror movie-an ironic twist that adds a self-referential layer to the plot.

Produced by Niharika Entertainment and presented by Arya under The Show People banner, the film features music by ofRO and cinematography by Dipak Kumar Padhy. The supporting cast includes Nizhalgal Ravi, Kasthuri, Redin Kingsley, Yashika Anand, Motta Rajendran, and Maran, among others.

The film's opening suggests a reasonably strong start for the franchise entry, especially given the genre's niche appeal. While critical reception is still being gauged, audience turnout on opening day indicates steady interest, particularly among fans of the earlier Dhilluku Dhuddu films.

Whether Devil's Double Next Level maintains its box office momentum in the coming days remains to be seen. However, its initial figures have clearly set it ahead of its theatrical competition, at least for now.