DD Returns review: A story about gambling, ghosts, and revenge saved by comedy

Entertainment By Manigandan KR 29/07/2023 Read the article

S Prem Anand, delivers DD Returns, the third instalment of the Dhilluku Dhuddu (Glory for Guts, 2016) franchise, is a horror-comedy that by and large works because of its comedians.

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Though the film is a part of the Dhillukku Dhuddu franchise, this one is being referred to as “Dare Demons” for some strange reason.

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The film starts on an interesting note with an introduction to gambling. However, it soon slips into a cliched format with too many characters coming in and complicating the plot.

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Nevertheless, director Prem Anand quickly sets things in order. By the time the second half begins, the film retains your interest.

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Santhanam seems to have understood that he doesn’t have to hog the limelight in all the scenes of a film. He gives adequate scope for all the comedians to score.

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Surbhi as Sofia delivers a neat performance. Among the big list of comedians, Redin Kingsley as Benny and Dheena as Madhi are just phenomenal.

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Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat as Fernandes also does a fine job with the others. ofRo’s music and cinematographer Dipak Kumar Padhy’s visuals are up to the mark.

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In all, DD Returns is a clean, funny entertainer that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

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