Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju starrer Telugu film Dude has released in theatres on October 17 after much anticipation.
Dude is a 2025 Tamil romantic comedy written and directed by Keerthiswaran. The film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, features Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, with Neha Shetty, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, and Rohini in supporting parts. The project marks Keerthiswaran’s debut as a director and serves as Mythri Movie Makers’ second venture in Tamil cinema.
As the film hit the theatres, early reactions of the fans have started pouring in on social media platforms like X. While some fans call it a 'good watch', other label it as "cringe story".
A user on X shared, "#Dude A very Pradeep Ranganathan coded film. The hidden conflict was a great strategic move. The first and second halves sit on completely opposite sides of the spectrum. Though predictable at times, it’s more than watchable. I liked it, though people may differ.
3.5/5."
Another user calls the story of Dude 'not funny'. "#Dude first half review Pradeep and Mamitha did well. Story is not too funny or serious, but holds okay. Interval feels similar to a Telugu movie. Mood is decent for the second half.#PradeepRanganathan #DudeMovie #DudeTrailer #mamitha."
Many viewers also stated that the first half of the movie has descent but it fails to hold up the storyline and execution in the latter part.
"#Dude #DudeMovie #DudeReview 1st half was okayish but yebba what a kandravi 2nd half with a stupid concept. #PradeepRanganathan should stop playing the same sympathy character. Sarath is good. #MamithaBaiju acting is (kissy face emoji). But logicless and cringe story and screenplay. Skip! 0.5/5"
A user also pointed out the lack of emotional connect throughout the film.
"Somehow, #Dude didn't work for me. The basic issue is it doesn't have any emotional connection. Wafer thin story and wasted opportunity. Except for @realsarathkumar and @SaiAbhyankkar, there is nothing to talk about this film."
Another user praised the good music composed by Sai Abhyankar.
"#Dude Telugu Review 1st half is engaging and good 2nd half konchum debba esaru Runtime konchum ekkuva,Pradeep and Sai abhyankar are two big things. Story Bavundi execution konchum lag. But overall one time watchable. 2.5/5."
An X user appreciated Pradeep and Mamitha's acting skills but passed the film as a 'mediocre entertainer'.
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"#Dude - 2/5 Passable mediocre entertainer. Pradeep and Mamitha acting. Core plot messed by director with too much over sub plots filled screenplay. Sai songs and bgm. Neha Shetty-Sarath Kumar item song. Cringe dialogues. Good 1st half followed by below avg 2nd half."
Netflix confirmed the film in January 2025, while Mythri officially announced it the following March under the working title PR 04, marking Pradeep’s fourth movie as a lead actor.
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