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'Dude' Review: Pradeep Ranganathan's Latest Rom-Com Delivers Engaging First Half, Stumbles in the Second
17 Oct
Summary
- Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju lead the cast of 'Dude'
- Directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, the film has a promising start but falters in the second half
- Sai Abhinayakar's music and Niketh Bommi's cinematography are highlights
On 2025-10-17T04:20:06+00:00, the highly anticipated movie 'Dude' directed by debutant Keerthiswaran has hit the screens. The film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Neha Shetty, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, and Rohini.
The movie has generated a lot of pre-release buzz, and critics have now weighed in on whether it has lived up to the viewers' expectations. According to the reviews, 'Dude' starts off a bit slow but gradually picks up in the first half, ending with a well-executed interval block. However, the second half, despite a promising start, quickly loses steam and never quite recovers.
