Box office collection: 'Dude' gives biggest opening weekend to Ranganathan
"Dude" is a Tamil rom-com directed by Keerthiswaran, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju.
The film explores modern relationships in a lighthearted, youthful setting and hit theaters last Friday in both Tamil and Telugu.
Even with pre-Diwali distractions, "Dude" has given Ranganathan his biggest opening weekend so far.
'Dude' in numbers
The movie pulled in about ₹36 crore in India and ₹51 crore worldwide in just three days, with overseas markets adding ₹15.5 crore.
Tamil Nadu led the way with ₹21.5 crore, and Andhra Pradesh-Telangana added ₹9.35 crore, despite competition from other big releases.
What's next for 'Dude?'
If you're into fun, relatable stories about youth and relationships, "Dude" is worth checking out.
Its strong word-of-mouth and fresh take on modern relationships make it a standout among 2025's Tamil releases—and it's still running in theaters if you want to catch it on the big screen.