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{{Infobox film
| name = DD Returns
| image = DD Returns Film Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Er.S.Prem Anand
| writer = Er.S.Prem Anand
| producer = C. Ramesh Kumar
| starring = [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]]<br />[[Surbhi]]
| cinematography = Dipak Kumar Padhy
| editing = [[N. B. Srikanth]]
| music = [[OfRo]]
| studio = RK Entertainment
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|07|28|ref1=}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|30.30 crore}}<ref>{{cite web|title= DD Returns Movie Box office Collection|url= https://baapofmovies.com/dd-returns-box-office-collection-report-day-wise-worldwide-earning-report-and-verdict/|website=[[Baap of Movies]]|access-date=2023-08-07}}</ref>
}}'''''DD Returns''''' (also known as '''''Dhilluku Dhuddu 3''''') is a 2023 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Comedy film|comedy]] [[Horror film|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 (actor)|Santhanam]] and [[Surbhi]] in the lead roles and [[Redin Kingsley]], Maran and [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|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)|Dhilluku Dhuddu]]'' film series. The music is composed by [[OfRo]], with the cinematography and editing handled by Dipak Kumar Padhy and [[N. B. Srikanth]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=DD ReturnsUA |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/dd-returns/movieshow/101796335.cms?_gl=1*2oejd4*_ga*TFFOWE1oaks4ZDg0eTRfWXNXSk9WQjlwSS04NnZBZHBGalNyLUVCYkw4S3hNejV5X3JPX1Rua04zREVHUGdJWA..&from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Cast ==

{{cast listing|
* [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]]<ref>https://isaimini.earthquad.com/2023/07/dd-returns-2023.html</ref> as Sathish
* [[Surbhi]] as Sofia
* [[Redin Kingsley]] as Benni
* [[Lollu Sabha Maaran]]
* [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]]
* Masoom Shankar as Clara
* [[FEFSI Vijayan]] as Francis Anbarasu
* [[Rajendran]] as Professor
* [[Munishkanth]]
* [[Sai Dheena]] as Mathi
* [[Deepa Shankar]] as Benni's Mother
* [[Swaminathan]] as Church Father
* Saidai Sethu
* [[Lollu Sabha Manohar]]
* [[Cool Suresh]]
* Bipin as Kulanthai
* Thanga Durai
* [[Manasvi Kottachi]]
}}

== Production ==
In mid-2019, [[Rambhala]] announced his intentions of making a third part to his ''[[Dhilluku Dhuddu (film series)|Dhilluku Dhuddu]]'' film series featuring [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] in the lead role. The film was reported to be shot in 3D and expected to be produced by Chowdhary of 18 Reels Entertainment.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-31 |title=Santhanam to team up with Rambala for Dhilluku Dhuddu 3 |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/santhanam-to-team-up-with-rambala-for-dhilluku-dhuddu-3.html |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-07 |title=Santhanam’s Dhilluku Dhuddu 3 will be shot in 3D format |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/santhanams-dhilluku-dhuddu-3-will-be-shot-in-3d-format.html |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-02-28 |title=Will Rambala's associate direct 'Dhillukku Dhuddu 3'? |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-rambalas-associate-direct-dhillukku-dhuddu-3/articleshow/89893052.cms |access-date=2023-07-28 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Balachandran |first1=Logesh |title=Santhanam turns ‘shameless’ for this unique horror comedy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanam-turns-shameless-for-this-unique-horror-comedy/articleshow/99479651.cms?from=mdr |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 April 2023 |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416033827/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanam-turns-shameless-for-this-unique-horror-comedy/articleshow/99479651.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref>

Actresses [[Surbhi]] and Masoom Shankar joined the film's shoot, as did [[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]], with scenes shot across Chennai and Pondicherry.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-14 |title=Maasoom learns French to play antagonist in Santhanam’s next |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/maasoom-learns-french-to-play-antagonist-in-santhanams-next/articleshow/90823791.cms |access-date=2023-07-28 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Production on the untitled film took place throughout 2022, with the project completed by December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Santhanam leaves fans surprised with an update on his next film. Details inside |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/santhanam-announces-another-horror-comedy-leaving-fans-surprised-with-an-unexpected-update-details-inside/86849a8d68230 |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> The title of the film was publicly revealed as ''DD Returns'' in April 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-14 |title=Santhanam turns ‘shameless’ for this unique horror comedy |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/santhanam-turns-shameless-for-this-unique-horror-comedy/articleshow/99479651.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-28 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Music ==
The film's music is composed by [[OfRo]] in his maiden collaboration with Santhanam and Prem.<ref>{{Cite news |title=DD ReturnsUA |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/dd-returns/movieshow/101796335.cms?_gl=1*2oejd4*_ga*TFFOWE1oaks4ZDg0eTRfWXNXSk9WQjlwSS04NnZBZHBGalNyLUVCYkw4S3hNejV5X3JPX1Rua04zREVHUGdJWA..&from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=DD Returns - Play & Download All MP3 Songs @WynkMusic |url=https://wynk.in/music/album/dd-returns/hu_3617059574535 |website=[[Wynk Music]] |access-date=22 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230722073343/https://wynk.in/music/album/dd-returns/hu_3617059574535 |archive-date=22 July 2023 |language=en |url-status=live}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
| name = DD Returns
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[OfRo]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2023
| recorded = 2022-2023
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = Tamil
| label = [[Think Music]]
| producer = OfRo
| prev_title = [[College Road (film)|College Road]]
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title = [[Rudhran]]
| next_year = 2023
}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Track listing
| title1 = French Kuthu
| extra1 = Gana Muthu, [[OfRo]]
| lyrics1 = Durai
| length1 = 3:50
| title2 = I'm So Prabalam
| extra2 = [[ofRo]], T. M. S. Selvakumar, Susha, Gana Muthu
| lyrics2 = Durai
| length2 = 2:46
| total_length = 6:36
}}

== Release ==
''DD Returns'' was released on 28 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |title=DD ReturnsUA |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-details/dd-returns/movieshow/101796335.cms?_gl=1*2oejd4*_ga*TFFOWE1oaks4ZDg0eTRfWXNXSk9WQjlwSS04NnZBZHBGalNyLUVCYkw4S3hNejV5X3JPX1Rua04zREVHUGdJWA..&from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Reception ==
Logesh 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."<ref>{{cite web |title=DD Returns Movie Review : A well-staged, hilarious comic caper where the laughs don't run out |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/dd-returns/movie-review/102186072.cms?from=mdr |website=The Times of India |access-date=28 July 2023 |archive-date=28 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728071743/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/dd-returns/movie-review/102186072.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> Pechi Aavudaiyappan of ''[[ABP News|ABP Live Tamil]]'' gave the film a positive review and noted that Santhanam gave another hit film with this horror comedy film.<ref>{{cite web |last1=ஆவுடையப்பன் |first1=பேச்சி |title=சிரிப்பு சரவெடி.. பேய் கதையில் மீண்டும் வென்ற சந்தானம்.. டிடி ரிட்டர்ன்ஸ் படத்தின் விமர்சனம்..! |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-dd-returns-movie-review-in-tamil-starring-santhanam-surbhi-horror-movie-dd-returns-abp-nadu-critics-review-rating-131563/amp |website=ABP Nadu |access-date=28 July 2023 |language=ta |archive-date=28 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230728071827/https://tamil.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-dd-returns-movie-review-in-tamil-starring-santhanam-surbhi-horror-movie-dd-returns-abp-nadu-critics-review-rating-131563/amp |url-status=live }}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=tt27510150}}

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