Dude (2025 film)

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Dude
Dude (2025) Poster.jpeg
Promotional poster
Directed byKeerthiswaran
Written byKeerthiswaran
Produced byNaveen Yerneni
Y. Ravi Shankar
Starring
Cinematography Niketh Bommi
Edited byBarath Vikraman
Music by Sai Abhyankkar
Production
company
Distributed by see below
Release date
  • 17 October 2025 (2025-10-17)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Dude is an upcoming Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by Keerthiswaran. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, alongside R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon and Rohini. It is Keerthiswaran's directorial debut, and Mythri Movie Makers' second Tamil production.

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The film was confirmed by Netflix, its streaming platform, in January 2025, while Mythri officially announced the project the following March under the tentative title PR 04, as it is Pradeep's fourth film as a lead actor. Principal photography commenced the same month in Chennai. The official title was revealed in May. The film has music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography handled by Niketh Bommi and editing by Barath Vikraman.

Dude is scheduled to be released on 17 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali.

Cast

Production

Development

In late May 2024, it was reported that Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju would collaborate as actors under the direction of debutant Keerthiswaran, a former assistant director of Sudha Kongara. [1] The project would reportedly be funded by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar's Mythri Movie Makers, in their second Tamil production after the Ajith Kumar-starrer Good Bad Ugly (2025). [2] Netflix confirmed the project during "Netflix Pandigai", where they reveal the list of Tamil films which would be released in the streaming platform after the theatrical release, with this project being a part of the list. [3] Mythri Movie Makers made a public announcement on 26 March 2025, confirming the project once again, tentatively titled PR 04. [4] The technical team consists of music composer Sai Abhyankkar, cinematographer Niketh Bommi, editor Barath Vikraman, and costume designer Poornima Ramasamy. [5] Latha Naidu was the production designer of the film. [6] The official title Dude was announced on 10 May 2025. [7]

Casting

Mamitha Baiju was cast as the female lead, in her first pairing opposite Pradeep as well as fourth Tamil film after Rebel (2024), Irandu Vaanam and Jana Nayagan (2026). [8] [a] R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Dravid Selvam, [4] and Rohini were also cast in important roles. [9]

Filming

Principal photography began with an inaugural puja ceremony held on 26 March 2025 with the presence of the film's cast and crew at a film city in Chennai. [10]

Music

Dude
Soundtrack album by
Sai Abhyankkar
Released2025
StudioYOLO Records, Chennai
Sai Dhwani Studios, Hyderabad
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Language Tamil
Label Think Music
Producer Sai Abhyankkar
Sai Abhyankkar chronology
Balti
(2025)		Dude
(2025)		 Karuppu
(2025)
Singles from Dude
  1. "Oorum Blood"
    Released: 28 August 2025
  2. "Oorum Blood (unplugged)"
    Released: 2 September 2025
  3. "Nallaru Po"
    Released: 19 September 2025

The soundtrack is composed by Sai Abhyankkar. [11] The audio rights were acquired by Think Music. "Blud Is On His Way" was the track that was used for the announcement video of the film, which was released on 26 March 2025. [12] The first single "Oorum Blood" was released on 28 August 2025. [13] An unplugged version of the song was released a week later, on 2 September. [14] The second single "Nallaru Po" was released on 19 September 2025. [15]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Oorum Blood" Paal Dabba Sai Abhyankkar, Deepthi Suresh, Bhumi, Paal Dabba 4:00
2."Oorum Blood" (Unplugged)Paal DabbaSai Abhyankkar1:18
3."Nallaru Po" Vivek Tippu, Sai Abhyankkar3:56

Release

Theatrical

Dude is scheduled to release theatrically on 17 October 2025, during the week of Diwali, and clashing with Pradeep's other film Love Insurance Kompany, Bison and Diesel . Apart from the original Tamil language, it is also scheduled to be released in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi languages. [16] [17] [18] Though Dude confirmed in May 2025 its release during the week of Diwali—mid October, [1] the makers of Love Insurance Kompany confirmed the following August that it would be released on 17 October 2025. Around the same time frame, the production house of Dude reaffirmed that this film was still scheduled for release during Diwali. [19]

Distribution

Romeo Pictures acquired the rights for Tamil Nadu. [20] The overseas distribution rights were bought by Prathyangira Cinemas. [21]

Home media

The post-theatrical streaming rights were reportedly acquired by Netflix for ₹25 crore (US$3.0 million). [22]

Notes

  1. ↑ Although Dude is scheduled to be released before Jana Nayagan and Irandu Vaanam, the latter films announced her casting earlier, making Dude her fourth film in Tamil.

References

  1. 1 2 "Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju to collaborate on a new Tamil film by Keerthiswaran". The Times of India . 29 May 2024. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2025.
  2. ↑ Sekhar, Vineela (25 July 2024). "Is Mamitha Baiju Teaming Up with Pradeep Ranganathan for Her Telugu Debut?". The Hans India . Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  3. ↑ Joy, Prathibha (15 January 2025). "Netflix reveals its 2025 slate of Tamil films – Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly, Suriya's Retro to Kamal Haasan's Thug Life". OTTPlay . Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  4. 1 2 Sundar, Anusha (26 March 2025). "PR 04 OTT partner locked: Where to stream Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju's film with Pushpa producers after its theatrical run". OTTPlay . Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  5. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (25 March 2025). "Pradeep Ranganathan announces his next". Cinema Express . Archived from the original on 28 March 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  6. ↑ "Pradeep Ranganathan's Dude Promises A Diwali Packed With Emotion And Action". Filmfare . 10 May 2025. Archived from the original on 11 May 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "'PR04': Pradeep Ranganathan's next, co-starring Mamitha Baiju, titled 'Dude'; first look out". The Hindu . 11 May 2025. Archived from the original on 11 May 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  8. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (10 May 2025). "Pradeep Ranganathan unveils gritty first look of 'Dude'". The Hans India . Archived from the original on 11 May 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  9. ↑ Sundar, Anusha (10 May 2025). "PR04 is Dude: Pradeep Ranganathan-Mamitha Baiju film to release for Diwali 2025". OTTPlay . Archived from the original on 2 June 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  10. ↑ Sundar, Anusha (26 March 2025). "PR 04: Pradeep Ranganathan's film with Good Bad Ugly makers goes on floors | Video out". OTTPlay . Archived from the original on 11 April 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  11. ↑ "பிரதீப் ரங்கநாதன், மமிதா பைஜு நடிக்கவுள்ள படத்தின் அப்டேட்". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 25 March 2025. Archived from the original on 2 June 2025. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
  12. ↑ "Blud Is On His Way (From "PR04") - Single". Apple Music . 26 March 2025. Archived from the original on 14 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "Dude first single 'Oorum Blood' is a peppy dance number from Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju". Cinema Express . 28 August 2025. Archived from the original on 10 September 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  14. ↑ "Sai Abhyankkar unveils unplugged version of 'Oorum Blood' from Dude amidst mixed response for song". Cinema Express . 2 September 2025. Archived from the original on 10 September 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  15. ↑ "Dude second single Nallaru Po: After Oorum Blood, Sai Abhyankkar comes up with love failure song for Pradeep Ranganathan". OTTplay . 18 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "'Bison Kaalamaadan' Starring Dhruv Vikram Set For Grand Diwali Release On October 17". Zee News . 4 May 2025. Archived from the original on 5 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  17. ↑ Kathick (10 May 2025). "கையில் தாலியுடன் பிரதீப் ரங்கநாதன்.. வெளிவந்தது புதிய படத்தின் First லுக்". Cineulagam (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 28 May 2025. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
  18. ↑ "Harish-starrer Diesel joins Deepavali race". DT Next . 28 August 2025. Archived from the original on 7 September 2025. Retrieved 9 September 2025.
  19. ↑ Sundar, Anusha (22 August 2025). "Dude confirms Diwali clash with Love Insurance Kompany; First single Oorum Blood from Pradeep Ranganathan's film to be out soon". OTTPlay . Archived from the original on 22 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  20. ↑ "பிரதீப் ரங்கநாதனின் 'டியூட்' படத்தில் கெஸ்ட் ரோலில் சிவகார்த்திகேயன்!". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 25 July 2025. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  21. ↑ Prathyangira Cinemas [@prathyangiraus] (1 June 2025). "Vanakkam Nanba & Nanbis 😎Indha Deepavali… theatre-la oru most exploding entertainer cracker ready aa irukku 💥💥@PrathyangiraUS's Next one is #DUDE 🔥" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 14 June 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025– via Twitter.
  22. ↑ "Netflix picks up Pradeep Ranganathan's Dude for a whopping number, details inside". Cinema Express . 7 July 2025. Archived from the original on 7 July 2025. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
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