- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Mon, 12 May 2025 11:52 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dude, actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan's much-anticipated Tamil movie is officially confirmed for a grand theatrical release this Diwali 2025, as announced by production banner Mythri Movie Makers. The movie originally titled PR04, is set to hit screens across five languages—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi—making it a true pan-India release.
Dude makers released the first poster on Saturday, showcasing a gritty first look of Pradeep's character. In the poster, he is bloodied and bruised, with untidy hair, a rugged beard, and a half-unbuttoned shirt — giving off a fierce, fearless presence to set the tone for the high-octane action thriller. The production company shared on social media, "Make way for the 'Dude', coming to entertain you all Big Time. #PR04 is #Dude. All set for a massive Diwali 2025 release in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam & Hindi."
Make way for the 'DUDE', coming to entertain you all BIG TIME 💥💥#PR04 is #DUDE ❤🔥
— Pradeep Ranganathan (@pradeeponelife) May 10, 2025
All set for a MASSIVE DIWALI 2025 RELEASE 💥💥
In Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada
Written and directed by talented @Keerthiswaran_
A sensational @SaiAbhyankkar musical
Produced by… pic.twitter.com/6S2t1bOXHi
A day later, the production house dropped the second poster featuring Pradeep alongside actress Mamitha Baiju, confirming her as the female lead. In this quirky visual, Pradeep is seen shirtless, adding to the intrigue. He captioned his post, “It will be a #Dude Diwali in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. #DudeDiwali.”
It will be a #Dude Diwali in Tamil Telugu Malayalam Kannada and Hindi #DudeDiwali pic.twitter.com/BcHmzOMM7i
— Pradeep Ranganathan (@pradeeponelife) May 11, 2025
The #DUDE is coming with his LOVE for a Blasting & Entertaining Diwali in theatres ❤🔥🥁
— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) May 11, 2025
All set for a MASSIVE DIWALI 2025 RELEASE 💥💥
In Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam & Hindi.
⭐ing 'The Sensational' @pradeeponelife
🎬 Written and directed by @Keerthiswaran_
A… pic.twitter.com/cv9ZM5GR9G
On the other hand, written and directed by Keerthiswaran, Tamil movie Dude marks his directorial debut. The music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar; R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon and Rohin are featured in important roles. This project is Mythri Movie Maker's second venture into Tamil Cinema following the box office success of Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly.
The movie’s announcement and its posters have already generated considerable buzz on social media. Fan comments ranged from ‘Diwali release mass fans! Can't wait to see what's in store,’ to ‘Another blockbuster loading!’ and ‘So clash with Suriya 45? Waiting to see what's next in store for the two films!’ Many are speculating a massive box office face-off, as Suriya’s next big film is also expected to release during Diwali.
Fans Comment On Pradeep Ranganathan's X (Twitter) post (Image: X/@pradeeponelife)
Pradeep Ranganathan was recently seen in Dragon, an Ashwath Marimuthu movie that is currently streaming on Netflix. Despite competition from Dhanush’s Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK), Dragon received favorable reviews and performed well at the box office. The actor also has another romantic comedy, Love Insurance Kompany, lined up for release.
With action that's at an all-time high, an exciting ensemble cast, and a promising debut director, Dude, is gearing up to be one of the most anticipated films of 2025. The Diwali release only adds to the excitement, as fans are waiting for a festival packed with cinematic fireworks.