Dude, directed by Keerthishwaran released in cinemas on 17 October and went on to earn Rs 100 crore at the box office. Starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Sarath Kumar and Mamitha Baiju, the film is streaming on Netflix from 14 November in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, along with English subtitles.
Soon after the digital debut, fans are taking to social media to share their views about it.
Dude OTT Release: Fans Compare Pradeep Ranganathan's Film To Thalapathy Vijay's Shahjahan
Netizens who watched the film on OTT have shared their opinion on the fun rom-com. Several users compared it to Vijay's 2001 film Shahjahan in which the lead actor, an expert on relationships, faces challenges when it comes to his love story. "Genz version of Shahjahan -Pradeep swag & attitude -Mamitha done her role. Sarath Kumar sirproposal scene was cute songs." Another user said "hahjahan kind of film for 2K kids @pradeeponelife rules the screens with massive swag and a phenomenal performance Good first half, decent second half Songs & interval BGM @SaiAbhyankkar."
A user posted said it has one of the best interval blocks "one of the best interval block in this year..experienced the peak vibe & response for this scene in theatres Hopefully lot of edits coming."
A post read "#Dude - was entertaining.. I loved it especially for #Mamitha's performance.. PR's character felt like a split personality where his instantaneous reaction is toxic but then he'd do the right thing in due time.. I liked that it had the right messaging for the most part. Fun! "
Another user heaped praise on the film's success "Dude OTT la vandha adi vaangum nu pesitu irundhanunga, aana naan edhirpaatha mari inum following adhigama dhan aaitu iruku".
Dude marks Pradeep Ranganathan's third consecutive Rs 100-crore earning film at the box office. Previously, Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon which released in 2025 earned Rs 100 crore, his second directorial Love Today released in 2023 earned Rs 100 crore as well.
Pradeep Ranganathan's directorial project, Comali, starring Ravi Mohan, went on to earn Rs 91 crore.