Pradeep Ranganathan Shares BTS Images Journey Of Dude; Thanks Audience For The Love

Dude,

directed by debutant Keerthiswaran has been receiving positive reviews from audiences since its release on 17 October. Following the reception, the film's lead actor Pradeep Ranganathan has taken to his social media to express gratitude to fans for the overwhelming response.

Pradeep Ranganathan Shares BTS From Dude: From Hitting Mamitha Baiju On The Head, To Playing With A Baby-Like Doll

Taking to his Twitter handle, Pradeep Ranganathan shared "Thankyouu for all the love for #Dude Journey Of Dude #DudeDiwali". The video featured behind-the-scenes footage from Dude where Pradeep Ranganthan is seen enjoying a fun chat session with Sarath Kumar, and other crew members. Another visual features him apologise to Mamitha Baiju after he accidentally hit her head. A visual also features Pradeep Ranganathan playing with a baby-life doll.

A day earlier, Pradeep Ranganathan watched the FDFS of the film Dude with fans at a popular theatre in Chennai. After the show, press surrounded him to get a reaction. Talking to the media, Pradeep Ranganathan said he was thrilled to see the positive reception the film is getting. "I am so happy to see that audiences are loving the film, I am beyond thrilled because this is my first Diwali release. I will watch the film once again with audience during the festival of Diwali." Keerthishwaran, the film's director said "thank you for showering love on my first film."

Just before he entered cinema halls the director-actor was mobbed by fans while his staff protected him from and helped him to go towards the screen. Fans gathered and clicked selfies with Pradeep Ranganathan. Last week Pradeep Ranganathan received a welcome from his followers when he toured across locations in Chennai and Hyderabad for the promotions of Dude. According trade website Sacnilk, Dude has collected Rs 10 crore net in India . It has surpassed the opening of Love Today, which was directed by Pradeep Ranganathan.Mamitha Baiju's film Premalu had an opening of Rs 90 lakh, with both films generating solid numbers, depending on word of mouth. As for Pradeep Ranganathan's previous film Dragon, it had an opening of Rs 6.5 crore, and Dude has over taken it. Dude also stars Neha Shetty, R Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon and Rohini. It is Mythri Movie Makers' second Tamil production.The film has music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography handled by Niketh Bommi and editing by Barath Vikraman.