Pradeep Ranganathan Joins Rs 100 Crore Club Again As Dude Becomes His Third Consecutive Blockbuster

Tamil actor and filmmaker Pradeep Ranganathan has scored yet another massive win at the box office. His latest release, Dude, has become his third consecutive film to cross the Rs 100 crore mark worldwide,

a feat that firmly cements his position as one of the most bankable young stars in Tamil cinema.

Pradeep Expresses Gratitude to Fans

The romantic comedy, co-starring Mamitha Baiju and directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, raced past the Rs 100 crore milestone within just six days of its release. Overwhelmed by the response, Pradeep shared a heartfelt video message on X, thanking audiences for their continued support.

In Tamil, he said, “I am happy to have gotten a ₹100 crore hattrick for the first time in my life. This is only possible, not because of me, but of you and your support. I do not know how to thank you for this. I thank all the Tamil people, Jayam Ravi sir, Ishari Ganesh sir, Aghoram sir, Archana Kalapati ma’am, Mythri Movie Makers, my directors Ashwath and Keerthiswaran, and thank you. I would like to thank my Telugu audience in Kerala, Karnataka, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, and North America. I thank all the people. Love you.”

Thankyou for the Hattrick 🙂 pic.twitter.com/g4iTZ2fEwk

— Pradeep Ranganathan (@pradeeponelife) October 27, 2025

Third Consecutive Blockbuster

Pradeep’s career trajectory has been remarkable. His first outing as a lead, Love Today (2022), grossed over Rs 107 crore worldwide, while his next, Dragon (2025), brought in Rs 150.52 crore. With Dude joining the Rs 100 crore club, the actor has achieved a rare box office hat-trick in just three films.

Before turning actor, Pradeep made his directorial debut with the 2019 hit Comali, where he also appeared in a cameo role. He is now gearing up for his next release, LIK, slated for 2026.

About Dude

Directed by Keerthiswaran and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Dude stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju alongside R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma and Neha Shetty. The film, a blend of romance, comedy, and family drama, released worldwide on October 17, 2025, coinciding with Diwali.

The film follows Agan (Pradeep) and Kural (Mamitha), cousins and childhood friends who run a surprise event business together. When Kural confesses her love, Agan rejects her, only to later realise his true feelings. However, complications arise when Kural falls for another man, leading to family secrets, political conflicts, and a test of love and loyalty.