Keerthiswaran makes a splash with his directorial debut ‘Dude’, amassing an impressive Rs 50.55 crore within just five days. Featuring the talents of Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, the film has captured audiences in Tamil Nadu, receiving accolades for its compelling performances and gripping storyline. At this pace, it’s set to cross the Rs 75 crore mark soon!
Keerthiswaran’s directorial debut ‘Dude’ is proving to be a crowd-puller at the box office. In just five days, the Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju starrer has collected an impressive Rs 50.55 crore across languages.As reported by the Sacnilk website, the film earned Rs 9 crore (early estimates) on its fifth day, maintaining a solid hold despite weekday competition. After a strong opening of Rs 9.75 crore, the film’s collections rose steadily through the weekend, peaking at Rs 10.8 crore on Monday.
Tamil version leads the way
‘Dude’ is performing exceptionally well in Tamil regions, where it recorded an overall 54.67% occupancy on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Morning shows started modestly at 33.25%. The numbers picked up during the afternoon and evening slots as it peaked at 68.67% and 61.83% respectively.
Strong content and performances
‘Dude’ has Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, R. Sarathkumar, Rohini, and Hridhu Haroon playing key roles. The story revolves around cousins Agan and Kural, whose close bond is tested when one begins to develop romantic feelings for the other. Despite its sensitive premise, the film handles the subject with humour and emotional maturity. An excerpt from ETimes review reads, “Dude is a confident debut film. Even though it may not get a lot of things right, the film makes you curious about what its director is going to make next.”Audiences have have praised the film for its tight editing, grounded performances, and the songs which blend with the story. If its current momentum continues, ‘Dude’ could soon enter the Rs 75 crore club.