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Dude Opens With Solid Day 1, Draws Mixed Notices for Leads and a Sluggish Second Half

Reports indicate the film will stream on Netflix after its theatrical run.

Overview

  • Released on October 17 across India in multiple languages, the Gen‑Z coming‑of‑age rom‑com marks Keerthiswaran’s directorial debut with Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead.
  • Trade tracker Sacnilk reported approximately ₹3.97 crore net in India by 5 PM on opening day, after advance bookings that were widely described as strong.
  • A trade report cited $59,000 in US advance sales, with the Telugu dub ($32,000) outpacing the original Tamil ($27,000), reflecting Pradeep Ranganathan’s growing visibility in Telugu markets.
  • Early reactions and reviews are divided, frequently praising the lead pair’s chemistry and energy while pointing to pacing and screenplay issues in the second half.
  • A Hyderabad publicity clip showing the actor tugging Baiju’s hair circulated online and was later described by outlets as a light scene recreation from the film; separate reports say Netflix acquired OTT rights for around ₹25 crore.