Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Dude’ has launched to a roaring success, with houseful shows and positive reviews marking a strong Diwali release. The film, directed by Keerthiswaran, is poised for a significant box office run. Netflix has secured the OTT rights, with a likely streaming date of November 14, potentially in multiple languages.
Directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, ‘Dude’ starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju has hit the big screens today (October 17). The film, released in Tamil and Telugu, has opened with houseful shows, and it’s a solid start for the film with positive reviews pouring in from fans and critics. Set to have a strong theatrical run, ‘Dude’ is anticipated to be another box office hit for Pradeep Ranganathan.
Netflix bags OTT rights; likely to stream from Nov 14
Even though ‘Dude’ is performing well in cinemas, the digital lovers desire to know the film’s OTT release, and here is an update for those. The OTT rights of ‘Dude’ have been bagged by Netflix, as announced officially by the makers. As Pradeep Ranganathan’s last two films (‘Love Today’ and ‘Dragon’) as a hero were great hits, ‘Dude’ secured a massive price in pre-sales, with OTT rights reportedly bagged for around Rs 20 crore. ‘Dude’ is likely to stream on OTT from November 14, and the film might be streaming in additional languages other than the theatrical versions of Tamil and Telugu.
Strong supporting cast and music elevate ‘Dude’
Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Neha Shetty, Sathya, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma, and Garuda Ram have added power to the film through their supporting roles. Sai Abyankkar’s music turned out to be the major highlight as the debutant composer strikes well with his songs and background score. Overall, it’s a dream start for Keerthiswaran as a director, and the talented star is set to achieve big things through his upcoming films.
Diwali release sees clash with multiple new films
‘Dude’ has been released in theatres as a treat to fans this Diwali, and the film clashed with ‘Bison’, ‘Diesel’, and a few other new releases. The release of films of different genres turned out to be memorable for Kollywood fans.
