Romantic action comedy Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, released theatrically on October 17, 2025. Directed by Keerthiswaran, the film is now all set for its OTT premiere.
Dude released in theaters worldwide on 17 October 2025, during the Diwali weekend. Critics and audiences praised the first half, the visuals, the performances of Pradeep, Mamitha, and Sarathkumar, and Sai Abhyankkar’s music. However, the second half and the story’s handling received some criticism.
When and where to watch
The streaming giantannounced, “Orey oru Dude, oraayiram problems, zero solutions (One Dude, One Thousand Problems). Watch Dude on Netflix, streaming from November 14 in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.”
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Cast
Dude stars Pradeep and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, alongside R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Dravid Selvam, Baby Anaisha Malik, and cameo appearances by Neha Shetty and Satya.
Plot
The film revolves around childhood friends Agan and Kural, whose unbreakable bond is tested when Kural faces romantic struggles, forcing Agan to juggle his own hidden feelings while wanting the best for her.
More about Dude
Dude was released in theaters on 17 October 2025, during Diwali, alongside Bison Kaalamaadan and Diesel. In India, it earned Rs 11 crore (around $1.3 million), including Rs 4 crore (around $470,000) from the Telugu states, making it the highest opening among the new releases. Worldwide, the film collected Rs 22 crore (around $2.6 million), marking Pradeep Ranganathan’s biggest opening to date.
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