If you’re a fan of Tamil movies, there’s a high chance you’re already hyped to watch Devil’s Double Next Level, aka DD Next Level, online. This horror comedy film is now streaming on ZEE5 from June 13, 2025. But, this isn’t the first time Santhanam has starred in horror comedy movies. In fact, such movies have been entertaining audiences for almost a decade now. Whether you like horror movies, comedy movies, or action movies, these films offer a perfect mix of these genres. So, in case you’re getting impatient waiting to watch DD Next Level movie, check out these horror comedies you can watch as you wait. Ready to binge? Let’s goooo!
1. Dhilluku Dhuddu(2016)
What happens when a young man’s love leads him to a haunted house? That’s what Dhilluku Dhuddu is all about. Kajal and Kumar are in love, but her father hates the match. So, he sends Mani to get Kumar killed. Mani leads Kumar and his family to a haunted house, leading to a series of chaotic, spooky, and hilarious events.
Why You’ll Love It: It launched the series with classic haunted‑house tropes, sharp one-liners, and ghostly fun.
Where to Watch: Watch online on various OTT platforms.
2. Dhilluku Dhuddu 2(2019)
Done with haunted houses? Now let’s move on to a ghost protector! Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 revolves around an auto driver, Viji. The neighbors are tired of his antics and make a plan to get rid of him. Enter Maya, a woman protected by a ghost. Anyone coming close gets beaten up by a spooky ghost. So, they make Viji fall for Maya. Now, Viji will do anything to help Maya get rid of that ghost.
Why You’ll Love It: Bigger scares, higher laughs, and fantastic public reviews.
Where to Watch: Watch Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 online on ZEE5.
3. DD Returns(2023)
DD Returns follows a bunch of friends who rob a gangster and hide the bag full of money and jewels in a secluded bungalow. While they successfully evade the police, they end up having to deal with something far more dangerous. Turns out, the bungalow is haunted, and now, the ghost there wants them to play a spooky survival game when they return to retrieve it! DD Returns has to be my personal favorite from the franchise so far.
Why You’ll Love It: Directed by S. Prem Anand, this film revives the fun of horror comedies with clever self‑awareness and chill‑worthy comic scares. Critics and audiences loved it.
Where to Watch: Watch DD Returns online on ZEE5.
4. Devil’s Double Next Level(2025)
Now, it’s time for Santhanam to shine once again in a new role. Devil’s Double Next Level follows a sharp-tongued movie critic, Kissa, who gets trapped inside a movie. How, you wonder? Well, a film director invites him to a special movie screening, only to trap him in the film itself. The film is set on a haunted cruise ship, and now, he must outsmart ghosts(and his own criticism) to escape.
Why You’ll Love It: Meta‑humor, horror tropes, Tamil film nods, and slapstick chaos galore.
Where to Watch DD Next Level: You can watch Devil’s Double Next Level on ZEE5 from June 13, 2025.
Why The Dhilluku Dhuddu Franchise is a Must-Watch
- Laugh + Jump = Party: The perfect blend of horror and comedy movies, this series is stylish, spooky, and silly.
- Santhanam FTW: His timing is fire. Honestly, only he can react to ghosts with one-liners that make you laugh and cringe at the same time.
- Stand‑alone Stories: Enjoy any film solo, but watching them in order? That’s where the fun escalates.
- Meta Madness: Especially in DD Next Level, the film critic trapped in a film offers a hilarious poke at cinema culture.
Watch The Dhilluku Dhuddu Films Before DD Next Level
Devil’s Double Next Level is streaming on ZEE5 from June 13, 2025. So, as you wait to watch DD Next Level online, check out Dhilluku Dhuddu, Dhilluku Dhuddu 2, and DD Returns on ZEE5 and other OTT platforms. Trust me, it’ll make the wait so much more easier!
So, grab your popcorn, switch off the lights(if you dare!), and binge this spooky, funny, action-packed Tamil fiesta.
