Pradeep Ranganathan's latest romcom "Dude" is winning over audiences and performing impressively at the box office. Despite mixed reviews, the film's chemistry, light hearted storytelling, and strong weekend numbers hint at a major success story in the making. The film has shown superb consistency over the first weekend, with 4 day collections that are rock solid, guaranteeing a success.
Strong Performance in Tamil Nadu and Beyond
In Tamil Nadu, the film saw a rampage on Diwali day, as Day 4 became its biggest day, with double digit gross collections. The film has collected around ₹45 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu, ₹14 Cr gross in Telugu States, and ₹6 Cr from ROI, taking the total India gross over ₹65 Cr. Overseas, "Dude" has collected around $2 million gross, taking the total worldwide gross around ₹80+ Cr.
The sparkling chemistry between the lead characters has been widely praised by moviegoers, even with criticisms about the plot. Netizens have raved about standout moments and the "twist" that plays out later in the movie. With today's advance bookings looking good, "Dude" is all set to cross the ₹100 Cr mark this week. This would be Pradeep Ranganathan's third consecutive 100 Cr grosser, following "Love Today" and "Dragon".
The success of "Dude" shows a trend of film aficionados craving light hearted romantic comedies. While heavy hitters like "Kantara" and "Lokah" may break box office records, movies like "Dude" remind us that small productions can be equally entertaining. The Mythri Movie Makers production is overall faring quite well at the Box Office, and it's a testament to the power of good storytelling and chemistry.