Pradeep Ranganathan’s popular love-comedy film, ‘Dude,’ is poised for its OTT debut on Netflix. This much-anticipated release is scheduled for November 14, 2025, following its successful theatrical performance.
Release Details for ‘Dude’
The film, directed by Keerthiswaran, was initially released on October 17, 2025, coinciding with Diwali. It quickly became a favorite, grossing over Rs 100 crore within ten days of its release.
- OTT Release Date: November 14, 2025
- Theatrical Release Date: October 17, 2025
- Languages Available: Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam
- Box Office Gross: Over Rs 100 crore
Film Synopsis and Themes
‘Dude’ centers on the lives of two cousins who run an event planning company. Despite their professional success, they grapple with family expectations and personal struggles. The film humorously explores modern relationships and the complexities of youth.
Cast and Crew
The film features a robust cast:
- Pradeep Ranganathan
- Mamitha Baiju
- R. Sarathkumar
- Rohini
- Hridhu Haroon
- Aishwarya Sharma
- Dravid Selvam
- Neha Shetty
Keerthiswaran marks his directorial debut with this project, complemented by a talented technical team. The music was composed by Sai Abhyankar, while cinematography was handled by Nikketh Bommi. Bharath Vikraman took charge of the editing, with Latha Naidu designing the sets, Poonima Ramasamy managing costume design, and P.L. Subendar overseeing art design.
Box Office Performance
‘Dude’ proved to be a massive hit, particularly among the youth demographic. It garnered Rs 72.2 crore in India and reached a worldwide total of Rs 113.25 crore. This successful outing marks Ranganathan’s third consecutive film to surpass the Rs 100 crore milestone, following his previous hits ‘Dragon’ and ‘Love Today.’
Netflix has announced the upcoming streaming release with a playful tagline, “One DUDE, one thousand problems, no solutions,” highlighting the film’s humorous essence.
