The Dude effect! Pradeep Ranganathan delivers his third straight 100 CRORE blockbuster
With Dude crossing 100 crore worldwide, Pradeep Ranganathan scores a rare hat-trick of hits, reaffirming his consistent mass appeal and youthful storytelling charm.
Actor-filmmaker Pradeep Ranganathan continues his dream run at the box office! His latest outing, Dude, has stormed past the 100 crore worldwide gross mark within just six days of release, marking a hat-trick entry into this elite club after Love Today and Dragon. With this, Pradeep becomes one of the few young Tamil stars to consistently deliver blockbuster hits across all his acting ventures.
Right from his debut, Pradeep has struck a strong chord with youth audiences through relatable emotions and contemporary storytelling. Dude, directed by Keerthiswaran, blends humor, emotion, and social commentary – a mix that has clearly resonated with today’s generation.
At the film’s thanksgiving meet held yesterday, Pradeep expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans and the team. Speaking about his co-star Mamitha Baiju, he praised her as “a great performer who brought life and depth to every scene,” adding that her commitment elevated the film’s emotional core. He also thanked audiences for their unwavering support, calling their enthusiasm “the biggest driving force” behind his success streak.
Director Keerthiswaran, meanwhile, shed light on the film’s impactful climax. He revealed that the anti-caste dialogue was inspired by real events, saying, “The honour killing of Kavin deeply affected us and pushed us to write that sequence with honesty and anger.” His words reflected the film’s intention to go beyond entertainment and provoke meaningful conversations about social realities.
Behind the success of Dude stands production giant Mythri Movie Makers, who have been on a golden run in Kollywood. After the success of Good Bad Ugly, Dude marks another feather in their cap, proving their strong foothold beyond Telugu cinema. On the distribution front, AGS Entertainment continues its winning streak too, following up Lokah with yet another triumph in Dude.
With Dude racing ahead at the box office and fan celebrations in full swing, Pradeep Ranganathan’s rise as a consistent crowd-puller seems unstoppable. Three films, three centuries – and the promise of many more to come.
