Maaman Vs Devil’s Double Next Level Box Office: Soori’s Film Takes Lead Over Santhanam’s Horror Comedy

Maaman Vs Devil's Double Next Level Box Office Collection: Two Tamil releases that hit theaters worldwide on May 16, 2025 - Maaman and Devil's Double Next Level (DD Next Level) - have reported contrasting box office performances after their first week, according to data compiled by box office tracker Cinetrak.

Maaman, an action drama directed by Prasanth Pandiyaraj and produced by K. Kumar under Lark Studios, features Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi in lead roles, with a supporting cast including Rajkiran, Swasika, and Bala Saravanan. The story revolves around a devoted uncle's emotional relationship with his nephew, exploring themes of family and love.

Devil's Double Next Level, the fourth installment in the Dhilluku Dhuddu franchise, is an action horror comedy written and directed by S. Prem Anand. The film is produced by The Show People and Niharika Entertainment, featuring Santhanam, Selvaraghavan, and Gautham Vasudev Menon in key roles.The narrative follows Krishnamoorty "Kissa," a blunt YouTube film critic who finds himself trapped inside a haunted film screening alongside his family, facing supernatural challenges.

Maaman Starring Soori Takes Lead Over Santhanam's DD Next Level

According to Cinetrak's figures for Tamil Nadu, Maaman grossed approximately ₹16.5 crore in its opening week. Early trends from the second weekend indicate that the film is holding steady, with its total gross expected to rise further.

On the other hand, Devil's Double Next Level posted a lower gross of about ₹14.5 crore during its first week in Tamil Nadu. The film's performance in the ongoing second weekend is showing signs of a decline, with early box office trends indicating a notable drop-off. Despite being part of a popular horror-comedy series, the movie appears to be struggling to maintain momentum beyond the initial curiosity factor.

Both films were released simultaneously, but their different genres and audience appeals seem to have influenced their box office trajectories. Maaman's emotional and family-driven narrative appears to have resonated better with local viewers, while Devil's Double Next Level's mix of meta-horror and comedy may have limited its long-term appeal despite its established franchise background.

As the films continue their run, it remains to be seen whether Devil's Double Next Level can recover through wider releases or digital platform premieres. For now, Maaman holds the edge in Tamil Nadu's box office race.