Tamil cinema fans, it’s time to gear up for Dude, a romantic action-comedy that promises to set Diwali 2025 ablaze. Directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, the film features Pradeep Ranganathan in a wild, shirtless avatar—much to the audience’s delight—and marks the second Tamil venture from powerhouse production banner Mythri Movie Makers. From colorful posters to celebrity comebacks, Dude is already generating buzz as one of the festival’s must-watch entertainers.
Dude Movie Budget
No official budget figures have been disclosed yet—Wikipedia and other platforms mark it as TBA. Given the production house, festive release, and star cast, we can expect a mid-to-high scale budget.
Dude Movie Cast Names
The ensemble blends veteran charisma with youthful flair:
- Pradeep Ranganathan as the titular Dude
- Mamitha Baiju as Kural
- R. Sarathkumar
- Hridhu Haroon
- Dravid Selvam
- Rohini
Despite circulating rumors, Sivakarthikeyan is not part of the film—as clarified by reliable sources.
Dude Movie Release Date
Mark your Diwali calendars: Dude is all set to hit theaters on 20 October 2025, during the festive week—declared officially and primed to clash with Love Insurance Kompany.
Dude Movie OTT Platform
Post-theatrical, Dude will stream on Netflix, which has secured the streaming rights for what reports describe as a “whopping amount.”
Music
The score has been composed by Sai Abhyankkar, whose vibrant sound has already been showcased via the launch track “Blud Is On His Way,” unveiled on 26 March 2025. The first single, titled “Oorum Blood” (Tamil) or “Boom Boom” (Telugu), is set to release on 28 August 2025. The audio rights have been picked up by Think Music.
Production Highlights
- Director & Writer: Keerthiswaran (making his directorial debut)
- Producer: Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers
- Cinematography: Niketh Bommi
- Editing: Barath Vikraman
- Production Timeline:
- Announced early 2025, with a working title PR04 (Pradeep’s fourth lead film)
- Principal photography began in March 2025 in Chennai
- Title revealed as Dude in May 2025
- Distribution:
- Tamil Nadu rights: Romeo Pictures
- Overseas rights: Prathyangira Cinemas
Final Word
Dude is shaping up as the quintessential Diwali entertainer: youthful, bold, and gleaming with swagger. With Pradeep Ranganathan leading the massy charge, Mamitha Baiju as the perfect foil, Sai Abhyankkar’s pulsating soundtrack, and Netflix backing it post-release, expectations are sky-high. As an Indian content creator, I’m gearing up to catch this one and rooting for it to spark some festive magic—think popcorn, action, and laughter in equal measure!
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