Dude box office collection day 2: Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju’s film earns Rs 45 crore

On Saturday, Dude recorded an overall 55.43% occupancy in Tamil Nadu and 43.43% in the Telugu states.

With the Diwali weekend underway, Dude is expected to witness further growth and solidify its position as one of the most promising Tamil releases of the season.

The rom-com opened to mixed reviews on Friday. An excerpt from SCREEN’s review of the film read, “Dude feels closer in spirit to Love Today than Dragon, as it explores an often overlooked side of modern relationships within the framework of a lighthearted entertainer. However, the writing lacks the sharpness and structural control of Pradeep Ranganathan’s earlier films, with loosely stitched scenes that fail to add depth or texture to the central idea. Dude is ultimately a one-time watch, a film that starts off with breezy fun but loses its charm in a meandering, uneven second half.”

Dude, produced by Mythri Movie Makers, also stars Mamitha Baiju, R. Sarathkumar, Rohini, and Hridhu Haroon in key roles.

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