DD Returns (expansion Dare Demons Returns) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by debutant S. Prem Anand, produced by C Ramesh Kumar under RK Entertainment. The film stars an ensemble cast with Santhanam and Surbhi in the lead roles and Redin Kingsley, Maaran and Pradeep Rawat in supporting roles. The film is a stand-alone sequel to Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 and the third film in the Dhilluku Dhuddu film series. The music is composed by OfRo, with the cinematography and editing handled by Dipak Kumar Padhy and N. B. Srikanth.[1] The film was released theatrically on 28 July 2023. It received positive reviews from critics and became commercially successful at the box office.
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| Directed by | S. Prem Anand |
| Written by | S. Prem Anand |
| Produced by | C. Ramesh Kumar |
| Starring | Santhanam Surbhi |
| Cinematography | Dipak Kumar Padhy |
| Edited by | N. B. Srikanth |
| Music by | OfRo |
Production company | RK Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Box office | est. ₹41.28 crore |
Plot
editA group of friends hides a bag full of money and jewels in a haunted bungalow to ditch the police. When they try to retrieve the bag, a ghost makes them play a survival game
Cast
edit- Santhanam as Sathish
- Surbhi as Sofia
- FEFSI Vijayan as Francis Anbarasu
- Pradeep Rawat as Fernandes
- Redin Kingsley as Benny
- Lollu Sabha Maaran as Ravi
- Masoom Shankar as Clara
- Manasvi Kottachi as Rachel (Clara's Daughter, Fernandes Grand Daughter)
- Rajendran as Professor
- Thangadurai as "Blade" Babu
- Munishkanth as Bheem
- Bipin as Kulanthai
- Sai Dheena as Mathi
- Saidai Sethu as Paambu
- Jeevitha as Sofia’s mother
- Deepa Shankar as Mallika
- Cool Suresh as Money stealer
- Swaminathan as Church Father
- Lollu Sabha Manohar as Local Manager Manohar
- Praveen Devasagayam
- Madan Gowri as himself (special appearance)
- Sandy Master (special appearance in "French Kuthu")
Production
editIn mid-2019, Rambhala announced his intentions of making a third part to his Dhilluku Dhuddu film series featuring Santhanam in the lead role and was referred to as Dhilluku Dhuddu 3 during production. The film was reported to be shot in 3D and expected to be produced by Chowdhary of 18 Reels Entertainment.[2][3] Following a period of stagnation, Rambhala's assistant Prem Anand took over as the project director in early 2022, following creative differences between the director and Santhanam.[4] The film subsequently marked the second project of Prem Anand, who had earlier worked with Santhanam on the comedy series Lollu Sabha and had co-directed the film Inimey Ippadithan (2015).[5]
Actresses Surbhi and Masoom Shankar joined the film's shoot, as did Pradeep Rawat, with scenes shot across Chennai and Pondicherry.[6] Production on the untitled film took place throughout 2022, with the project completed by December 2022.[7] The title of the film was publicly revealed as DD Returns in April 2023.[8]
A song was shot on Sri Lanka.
Music
editThe film's music is composed by OfRo in his maiden collaboration with Santhanam and Prem.[9][10]
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| Released | 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2022–2023 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Think Music | |||
| Producer | OfRo | |||
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Release
editTheatrical release
editDD Returns was released theatrically on 28 July 2023.[11]
Home Media
editThe streaming rights of the film were acquired by ZEE5 and the film had its worldwide streaming release on 1 September 2023.[12][13] Revanza Global Ventures has sold the Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada Dubbing Rights for the movie "DD Returns" to Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited.[14]
Reception
editLogesh Balachandran of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Except for the first few minutes, the film is undoubtedly a fun ride for movie lovers looking for a clean entertainer for the weekend."[11] Pechi Aavudaiyappan of ABP Live Tamil gave the film a positive review and noted that Santhanam gave another hit film with this horror comedy film.[15]
References
edit- ^ "DD ReturnsUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Santhanam to team up with Rambala for Dhilluku Dhuddu 3". Behindwoods. 31 July 2019. Archived from the original on 25 December 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Santhanam's Dhilluku Dhuddu 3 will be shot in 3D format". Behindwoods. 7 June 2019. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Will Rambala's associate direct 'Dhillukku Dhuddu 3'?". The Times of India. 28 February 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ Balachandran, Logesh (14 April 2023). "Santhanam turns 'shameless' for this unique horror comedy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Maasoom learns French to play antagonist in Santhanam's next". The Times of India. 14 April 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Santhanam leaves fans surprised with an update on his next film. Details inside". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Santhanam turns 'shameless' for this unique horror comedy". The Times of India. 14 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "DD ReturnsUA". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "DD Returns - Play & Download All MP3 Songs @WynkMusic". Wynk Music. Archived from the original on 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ a b "DD Returns Movie Review : A well-staged, hilarious comic caper where the laughs don't run out". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "DD Returns OTT Platform: OTT Release Date, Satellite Rights, Story, and Watch Online". Filmybeat. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "ZEE5 announce digital release of comedy film DD Returns". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "REVANZA GLOBAL VENTURES". sites.google.com. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ ஆவுடையப்பன், பேச்சி. "சிரிப்பு சரவெடி.. பேய் கதையில் மீண்டும் வென்ற சந்தானம்.. டிடி ரிட்டர்ன்ஸ் படத்தின் விமர்சனம்..!". ABP Nadu (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
External links
edit- DD Returns at IMDb
- DD Returns on ZEE5