Pradeep Ranganathan’s latest release Dude is proving to be a major box office success. After an impressive start on its opening day, the film showed even stronger growth on Day 2, indicating solid word-of-mouth and strong audience support.
On its first day, Dude earned around ₹6.5 crore in Tamil Nadu, and the collections went up to nearly ₹7.5 crore on the second day. This brings the two-day total in the state to about ₹14 crore. The film also performed well in the Telugu states, earning around ₹3 crore on Day 2, taking its total there to nearly ₹7 crore. In Karnataka and Kerala, Dude added another ₹3 crore combined, showing good hold across the southern market.
With these figures, the film’s total domestic box office stands at approximately ₹25 crore after two days. Including its overseas collections, Dude has already grossed close to ₹40 crore worldwide. Trade experts believe that the strong weekend trend and the festive Diwali period will push the film closer to the ₹100 crore milestone very soon.
Directed and headlined by Pradeep Ranganathan, Dude has struck a chord with young audiences thanks to its relatable story, humor, and engaging performances. The film’s positive reviews and repeat audiences are expected to give it a further boost in the coming days.
With such strong momentum, Dude is on track to become one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year and another major success in Pradeep Ranganathan’s career.
