Keerthiswaran’s Dude is the latest film to electrify the Tamil box office. Within six days of release, the movie has collected more than Rs 100 crore worldwide, according to producer Mythri Movie Makers. The team proudly announced that the film is outperforming other Diwali contenders such as Bison and Diesel, positioning Dude as this season’s leading blockbuster.
Dude Delivers a Dream Run
The film’s domestic earnings are estimated at around Rs 54 crore, with international markets adding another Rs 30 crore to the total. That figure makes it one of the fastest Tamil movies of the year to reach the century mark.
For Pradeep Ranganathan, the result extends his winning streak. After Love Today and Dragon, Dude becomes his third consecutive hit that has crossed the Rs 100 crore line. The film’s blend of youthful energy, sharp humour and emotional undercurrent has clearly struck a chord with audiences.
DUDE SMASHES A CENTURY AT THE BOX OFFICE 💥💥💥#Dude collects a gross of over 100 CRORES WORLDWIDE, making it the biggest blockbuster of the Diwali season ❤🔥
Book your tickets now and celebrate #DudeDiwali 🔥
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— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) October 23, 2025
A Quirky Tale of Family and Feelings
Director Keerthiswaran’s debut is marked by a playful tone that balances humour and emotion. The film also features Sarathkumar, Rohini, Neha Shetty and Hridhu Haroon in key roles. Sai Abhyankkar has composed the music, while Niketh Bommi handles cinematography and Barath Vikraman is the editor.
The Buzz Behind the Blockbuster
Timing has been crucial to Dude’s success. The Diwali holiday week brought crowds back to theatres, and the light-hearted premise offered a welcome contrast to the heavier festival releases. Strong pre-release business added to the hype, with reports suggesting that Netflix acquired the digital rights for about ₹25 crore, ensuring profits even before its theatrical debut.
Marketing also played a key role. The film’s social media campaign, backed by energetic promotions and music videos, drew younger viewers in large numbers. As of day six, collections have shown only a mild dip, proving that word-of-mouth remains strong.
For Keerthiswaran, this is an outstanding first step as a filmmaker. For Pradeep Ranganathan, it reinforces his status as one of Tamil cinema’s most bankable young stars. With his next project Love Insurance Kompany already slated for release, all eyes are now on how high Dude can climb before the end of its theatrical run.
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