What is the box office performance of 'Dude'?

'Dude' earned 10 crore* net on its second day, witnessing a favorable jump compared to the 9.75 crores earned on the opening day.

How does 'Dude' compare to Pradeep Ranganathan's previous hit 'Dragon'?

'Dude' has surpassed the first two-day collection of 'Dragon', which had minted 17.30 crores, becoming Ranganathan's highest opening of all time.

What is the cast of 'Dude'?

The ensemble cast of 'Dude' includes Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma, and Neha Shetty.

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Tamil Comedy 'Dude' Breaks Box Office Records in India

19 Oct, 2025

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Summary

'Dude' earns 10 crore* net on day 2, surpassing 'Dragon'
Pradeep Ranganathan's highest opening of all time
Favorable jump despite mixed early reviews

Tamil Comedy 'Dude' Breaks Box Office Records in India

On October 17, 2025, the Tamil romantic action comedy 'Dude' made a record-breaking debut at the Indian box office. The film, directed by Keerthiswaran, has surpassed Pradeep Ranganathan's previous hit 'Dragon' to mark the actor's highest opening of all time.

In the two days since its Diwali release, 'Dude' has continued its streak of success. According to reports, the film earned 10 crore* net on its second day, witnessing a slight jump compared to the 9.75 crores earned on the opening day. Tamil remains the dominant language, contributing to over 70% of the total earnings, with the remaining sum coming from the Telugu belt.