Pradeep Ranganathan’s Controversial Hair Pulling Scene with Mamitha Baiju

Recreating a Scene from Dude

In a scene from the movie’s trailer, Mamitha’s character playfully pulls on Pradeep’s cheeks, prompting him to question its cuteness. Conversely, on stage, Pradeep mimicked this by pulling Mamitha’s cheeks and hair while jokingly kicking her as the audience cheered. Mamitha, however, humorously remarked, “This is not cute. Okay?” leading to some mixed reactions.

Public Reaction

The internet responded vigorously to the staged act. Comments ranged from disbelief to criticism, with one user asserting, “Doesn’t look cute at all.” Others noted that it highlighted problematic behavior from the actor, arguing that such instances should be approached with caution. Comments such as “This is so uncomfortable to watch” were also prevalent, reflecting the mixed sentiments of the audience.

*Dude* is directed by debutant Keerthiswaran and features a cast including Neha Shetty, R Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, and Rohini alongside the leading pair. The film is set to hit theaters on October 17 for Diwali.