The Tamil horror comedy DD Next Level continues to perform well at the box office. After six days in theatres, the film has earned a net total of ₹12.97 crore in India. With a reported budget of ₹20 crore, it still needs to earn ₹7.03 crore more to recover its full cost and start making profits.
This film is the fourth installment in the popular DD franchise and has become a favorite among audiences looking for a mix of laughs and scares. Thanks to its strong run, DD Next Level is now officially the 10th highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025. It recently beat the lifetime earnings of Kadhalikka Neramillai, which had collected ₹9.25 crore.
Box Office Performance: Day-Wise Collection
Here’s how DD Next Level has performed at the Indian box office over its first six days:
- Day 1 (Friday): ₹3 crore
- Day 2 (Saturday): ₹3.1 crore
- Day 3 (Sunday): ₹3.2 crore
- Day 4 (Monday): ₹1.4 crore
- Day 5 (Tuesday): ₹1.25 crore
- Day 6 (Wednesday): ₹1.02 crore
The movie saw a small drop of 18.4% on Wednesday compared to Tuesday. Still, the collection remains strong for a weekday.
DD Next Level vs Maaman: The Clash at the Box Office
DD Next Level was released on the same day as another Tamil film, Maaman. So far, Maaman has taken the lead in this box office race. After six days, Maaman has earned ₹14.49 crore and holds the 9th spot on the list of top-grossing Tamil films of 2025, just ahead of DD Next Level.
Top 10 Highest-Grossing Tamil Films of 2025 (So Far)
- Good Bad Ugly – ₹153.43 crore
- Dragon – ₹102.55 crore
- Vidaamuyarchi – ₹81.58 crore
- Retro – ₹60.40 crore*
- Tourist Family – ₹53.53 crore*
- Madha Gaja Raja – ₹48.70 crore
- Veera Dheera Sooran – ₹42.71 crore
- Kudumabasthan – ₹23.49 crore
- Maaman – ₹14.49 crore*
- DD Next Level – ₹12.97 crore*
*Films marked with an asterisk are still showing in cinemas.
Box Office Summary for DD Next Level
Here’s a quick look at the film’s overall performance after six days:
- India Net Collection: ₹12.97 crore
- India Gross Collection: ₹15.3 crore
- Overseas Collection: Not Available Yet
- Worldwide Gross Collection: ₹15.3 crore
What’s Next for DD Next Level?
With the first week nearly over, all eyes are on the weekend collections. If the movie continues to perform well, it could soon pass Maaman and move up the list of 2025’s highest-grossing Tamil films. The strong word-of-mouth and franchise popularity are working in the film’s favor.
Fans of horror comedies and followers of the DD series will be hoping for a strong second week as DD Next Level aims to recover its full budget and turn profitable.
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