Pradeep Ranganathan’s ‘Dude’ crosses ₹100 crore worldwide, dominates Tamil box office

Pradeep Ranganathan’s latest romantic comedy Dude has officially joined the ₹100 crore club worldwide, cementing its place as one of the most successful Tamil releases of the Diwali season. Pradeep Rangnathan’s Dude crosses ₹100 crore worldwide Starring Ranganathan himself alongside Mamitha Baiju, the film has generated considerable excitement among audiences, thanks to its blend of humor, romance and relatable storytelling. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Dude is performing strongly in theatres, indicating both critical and commercial appeal. A post on the production house’s X handle celebrated the milestone and said, “DUDE continues its smash run at the cinemas. #DUDE collects a gross of over 100 CRORES WORLDWIDE in 6 days (sic).” Dude Box Office Collection According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film has already collected ₹55.3 crore from the domestic market alone as of Thursday night. This quick success also saw Dude surpass the lifetime collection of Ranganathan’s acting debut Love Today, which earned ₹83.55 crore worldwide, though still short of his previous hit Dragon, which earned ₹150.53 crore worldwide. Dude has emerged as a standout among his Diwali contemporaries. It was released alongside Dhruv Vikram’s sports drama Bison and Harish Kalyan’s action film Diesel. While Bison continues to gain momentum with strong reviews, amassing ₹26.20 crore domestically in its first week, Diesel struggled, collecting only ₹2.53 crore. Against this competitive landscape, Dude’s appeal lies in its compelling narrative and relatable performances, especially the chemistry between Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju. More About Dude The film also features veteran actors Sarath Kumar and Neha Shetty in pivotal roles, further enhancing its star power. Mythri Movie Makers’ confidence in the project is clearly reflected in its box office results, underlining the film’s appeal to audiences across regions. With Dude continuing its theatrical run, the romantic comedy is showing every sign of maintaining its momentum and may reach the ₹150 crore mark if it maintains its current trajectory. For Pradeep Ranganathan, it’s another demonstration of his growing influence in Tamil cinema, balancing acting, writing and directing, while consistently connecting with audiences at the box office.