Pradeep Ranganathan’s ‘Dude’ Surprises with Strong Telugu Box Office Performance
Dude Advance Booking: A Surprising Trend
The upcoming romantic drama “Dude,” directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, is set to hit theaters on October 17, just before Diwali. Starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, the film has already made headlines with its advance bookings.
Unexpected Success in Telugu
As of Wednesday morning, “Dude” has amassed $59K in advance bookings in the U.S., a remarkable figure considering that $32K is attributed to its Telugu version, while the Tamil version earned $27K. This trend raises questions about its reception as the release date approaches.
Pradeep’s Growing Popularity
Pradeep Ranganathan’s rising fame in Telugu-speaking regions can be attributed to previous successes like “Love Today” and “Dragon.” His last film generated impressive collections for its Telugu version, which suggests strong audience demand.
More About Dude
The film’s synopsis on major booking sites introduces Aravind, also known as Dude, played by Pradeep. His carefree approach to life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Kural, portrayed by Mamitha Baiju. The plot unfolds with emotional highs and lows, posing the question: will Dude rise to the occasion or falter under pressure?
In addition to Pradeep and Mamitha, the film features actors like Neha Shetty and R Sarathkumar. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, “Dude” is also notable for marking Sai Abhyankkar’s debut as a music composer. The film will compete with others like “Bison: Kaalamaadan” in Tamil and various titles in Telugu.
What are your thoughts on the trends in advance bookings for “Dude”? Will it outperform expectations at the box office?
