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Kollywood Rom-Com Dude Chases Hit Verdict After Solid Opening Weekend
26 Oct
Summary
- Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan, faces bigger-than-expected drop post-Diwali
- Film has already recovered its 35 crore budget, secured a plus verdict
- Expected to achieve hit verdict of 70 crore net collection in next 3-4 days
As of October 26th, 2025, Pradeep Ranganathan's latest Kollywood rom-com, Dude, has emerged as a clean success at the Indian box office. The film, which also stars Mamitha Baiju in the lead role, faced a bigger-than-expected drop in the days following Diwali. However, it has still managed to amass a healthy sum, with a net collection of 61.65 crore already in the kitty.
Dude was mounted on a budget of 35 crores, including all expenses. Considering the controlled cost and the film's solid start, it has already recovered its budget, making a return on investment (ROI) of 26.65 crores, which equals 76.14% returns. According to Koimoi's parameters, the film has secured a plus verdict.
To achieve a hit verdict, Dude needs to reach a net collection of 70 crores, which is likely to be accomplished in the next 3-4 days. The film's performance in the second week has been decent, with a jump observed on the ninth day. This suggests that Dude is well on its way to becoming a box office hit, further cementing Pradeep Ranganathan's status as a successful Kollywood star.
