Devil's Double Next Level is a Tamil horror-comedy movie that released on May 16, 2025. The movie stars Santhanam in the lead role along with Selvaraghavan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Geethika Tiwary. It is directed by S. Prem Anand. This is the fourth part of the popular Dhilluku Dhuddu series, which has a loyal fan base.
The movie is about a film critic who gets trapped inside a scary movie and faces real ghosts and danger. The mix of horror and comedy worked for some people but not for everyone. The movie got mixed reviews. Some liked the jokes and horror scenes, while others felt the comedy was old-fashioned.
Even with mixed reviews, the movie had a decent opening, especially in Tamil Nadu. People who enjoy fun horror films showed interest in watching it on the first weekend. If you enjoy this kind of film, you can also read about Kapkapiii Hit Or Flop, which is another horror comedy released recently.
Box Office India Net
The Day 1 India net box office collection of Devil's Double Next Level was around ₹3 crore. This was a fair start for a medium-budget Tamil movie. During its first weekend, the film collected close to ₹9.3 crore net in India. Most of the collection came from Tamil Nadu, where Santhanam has a good fan following.
By the end of the first week, the total India net collection reached ₹13.89 crore. After two weeks, the collection touched ₹17.8 crore. As of Day 18, the India net box office collection stands at ₹18.03 crore.
You can compare this with Maaman Hit Or Flop, which had a stronger run in Tamil Nadu.
Box Office India Grossed
The India gross collection of Devil's Double Next Level is approximately ₹21.27 crore. Gross collection means the total money earned from ticket sales before removing taxes. Most of the earnings are from Tamil-speaking regions. The Telugu-dubbed version did not perform well and had very few shows.
Although the gross figure is above ₹21 crore, it’s still not enough for a big profit. The movie faced competition from other Tamil releases, which affected its second and third-week performance.
Worldwide Grossed
The worldwide gross collection of the movie is close to ₹22 crore. This includes earnings from India and overseas. The movie was released in limited international markets like Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Singapore. It received an average response overseas. Tamil fans in those countries helped the film earn a few extra crores.
Compared to other horror-comedy movies, this is a decent performance. But it is still below the level of a blockbuster. For comparison, you can also look at the collection of Raid 2 Hit Or Flop, which had stronger collections across India.
Day Wise Box Office (Worldwide and India Net)
Here is a look at the day-wise collection performance:
- Day 1: ₹3 crore (India Net)
- Day 2: ₹3.1 crore (India Net)
- Day 3: ₹3.2 crore (India Net)
- Day 4: ₹1.4 crore
- Day 5: ₹1 crore
- Day 6: ₹85 lakhs
- Day 7: ₹74 lakhs
- Day 8–14: ₹4.5 crore total
- Day 15–18: ₹1.7 crore total
The film had a good opening weekend but started dropping quickly after Day 4. Still, it held a small audience due to positive word of mouth in certain areas.
To see a movie with better growth in weekdays, you can check out Kesari Veer Hit Or Flop.
Hit Or Flop
So, is Devil's Double Next Level a hit or flop? The answer is not simple. The film had a good opening, but the collections did not grow much after the first week. It earned around ₹18 crore net in India, which is close to the budget.
The movie could not cross its break-even mark worldwide, but it also did not lose a huge amount. Since it recovered most of its cost but did not make a big profit, we can call it an average performer at the box office.
If it had continued strong for another week, it could have turned into a clean hit. For a clear example of a recent hit, check Jinn – The Pet Hit Or Flop, which had better word of mouth.
Budget
The estimated budget of Devil's Double Next Level is ₹20 crore. This includes all production costs, post-production, marketing, and release expenses. It is a reasonable budget for a horror-comedy movie.
To be declared a hit, the film needed to collect ₹40 crore or more worldwide. Since the film managed to collect only around ₹22 crore globally, it missed the target.
You can compare this with another medium-budget film Rajaputhiran Hit Or Flop, which also aimed for recovery around the same range.
Devil's Double Next Level gave fans of horror and comedy a fun experience but could not become a full box office success. With strong competition and mixed reviews, the film had a short theatrical run. It may perform better on OTT platforms where family audiences enjoy such light horror films.
