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‘Dude’ Movie: Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju's Romantic Action Comedy Opens To Mixed Reactions

One social media user summed up the film’s impact perfectly, writing that “it shows how far a guy will go for the girl he loves.

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‘Dude’ Movie: Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju's Romantic Action Comedy Opens To Mixed Reactions

‘Dude’ Movie: Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju's Romantic Action Comedy Opens To Mixed Reactions

Dude, the 2025 Tamil-language romantic action comedy directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, hit theatres worldwide on 17 October 2025, coinciding with the Diwali festive weekend. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers, the film stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in lead roles, with Neha Shetty, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, and Rohini playing pivotal characters.

Marking Mythri’s second Tamil venture, Dude also introduces Keerthiswaran as a promising new voice in mainstream Tamil cinema. With Sai Abhyankkar composing the music, Niketh Bommi behind the lens, and Barath Vikraman handling the cuts, the film boasts a youthful and glossy technical setup. Now, let’s take a look at how audiences on social media are reacting to Dude.

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One social media user summed up the film’s impact perfectly, writing that “it shows how far a guy will go for the girl he loves.” The user praised the film’s “very innovative screenplay” and called it “@pradeeponelife show all the way,” adding that Pradeep “carries the movie on his shoulders and delivers exactly what fans and audiences expect from him.” They concluded by calling Dude a “hat-trick blockbuster” for the actor, celebrating his consistent success on the big screen.

Another section of social media, however, had a very different take on Dude. One user didn’t hold back, calling it “the worst movie with a horrible plot,” adding that “the second half is downright disgusting.” They went on to say the film “feels like it was made in a parallel universe” and urged, “Gen Z, don’t support this kind of vulgarity.” The strong criticism reflects how Dude has sharply divided audiences — while fans are celebrating Pradeep’s charm and energy, others feel the writing and tone missed the mark.

Another viewer offered a more balanced take on social media, praising the film’s strengths while pointing out where it faltered.

They wrote that “the first half hits every note perfectly — entertaining, emotional, and absolutely engaging till interval.” The film, they noted, “draws you in with heartwarming moments, crisp writing, and relatable emotions.”

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However, they felt the “second half stumbles a bit,” mentioning that a twist revealed midway was “something most of us already guessed from the trailer.” Comparing it to #Arya2 (2009), the user said the story became “a bit predictable,” though “not a single scene felt dull” thanks to its emotional flow and rhythm.

They also expressed mixed feelings about Mamitha Baiju’s character, wondering, “All this for a girl like her?” and said the “forced love proposal and happy ending touch” in the climax felt unnecessary.

One social media user shared a witty and musical take on Dude, cleverly referencing composer Sai Abhyankkar’s own lyrics — “Thotta dei pattaasaa naan vedikkira 10000 wala, hey!” — to describe his explosive entry into Kollywood.

They praised him enthusiastically, writing that “Bro enters Kollywood with a banger.” Overall, the user found the film “pretty entertaining,” but noted that “with a better-written second half, the film would’ve done wonders.”

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