Hey movie lovers! Here is our take on much-anticipated Tamil language romantic comedy Dude (2025) -- starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in lead roles, written and directed by Keerthiswaran.
Dude marks the second Tamil venture of Mythri Movie Makers and has already created a lot of buzz with promotional content and chart-topping singles. With Netflix securing the OTT rights, Dude is set to capture hearts on both big screen and streaming. Dude released theatrically on October 17, 2025.
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Dude (2025) Movie Review | Pradeep Ranganathan & Mamitha Baiju's refreshing romantic comedy
Dude (2025) - Cast & Crew
Director : Keerthiswaran
Cast : Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, Neha Shetty, R. Sarath Kumar, Hridu Haroon & Rohini
Music : Sai Abhayankkar
Cinematography : Niket Bommi
Editing : Barath Vikraman
Original Language : Tamil
Genre : Romance/Comedy
Dude Movie Plot :
Agan and Kural have been best friends since childhood and share an unbreakable bond. But when Kural falls into love troubles, Agan struggles between helping her find happiness and hiding his own feelings for her.
Dude (2025) Movie Review :
Dude is youthful Tamil entertainer with mix of love, action, emotion and societal themes.
Pradeep Ranganathan once again impresses with his natural charm and emotional depth, while Mamitha Baiju adds warmth to the film with her refreshing performance. The supporting cast including R. Sarath Kumar and Rohini add solid weight to the narrative.
On the technical side, Sai Abhayankkar's music is the biggest asset to this film as the songs are very refreshing and score enhances emotional scenes beautifully. Cinematography by Niket Bommi is visually pleasing, capturing youthful energy and film's vibrant tone. However editing could have been much better as the film loses it's coherence in later portions.
Coming to the writer and director Keerthiswaran, this being his debut film, he deserves appreciation for attempting something ambitious. His writing and storytelling shine in many parts, but too many subplots and tonal shifts stop the film from becoming as impactful as it could have been.
Positives :
☑️ Standout performance by lead cast and strong supporting act by R. Sarath Kumar
☑️ Refreshing score & chartbuster songs by Sai Abhayankkar
☑️ Engaging and entertaining first half
☑️ Good blend of romance, comedy & emotions
☑️ Ambitious themes with social relevance
Negatives :
❌ Uneven pacing in second half
❌ Rushed climax
❌ Writing loses coherence towards end
❌ Struggles to balance too many tones in later portions
Final Verdict :
Dude is a promising film that aims to be more than just a love story. The director gave an honest attempt to bring youth centric emotions and social stereotype into focus and succeeds in most parts.
If you love youthful entertainer filled with love, friendship, humor and emotional drama, Dude is definitely worth a watch.
Dude Viewer's Rating : 3.25/5
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