Dude’s OTT Launch: Fans Claim Pradeep Ranganathan’s Movie Is the Gen-Z Adaptation of Vijay’s Shahjahan
Dude, helmed by Keerthishwaran, hit theaters on 17 October and successfully grossed Rs 100 crore at the box office. Featuring Pradeep Ranganathan, Sarath Kumar, and Mamitha Baiju, the movie will be available for streaming on Netflix starting 14 November in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam, with English subtitles included. Following its digital release, fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts about the film.
Dude OTT Release: Viewers Draw Parallels Between Pradeep Ranganathan’s Film And Thalapathy Vijay’s Shahjahan
Online users who viewed the film on OTT platforms have shared their insights on the lighthearted romantic comedy. Many compared it to Vijay’s 2001 movie Shahjahan, where the protagonist, a relationship expert, encounters difficulties in his own love life. “Genz version of Shahjahan – Pradeep’s charm & style – Mamitha excelled in her role. Sarath Kumar sir’s proposal scene was adorable, and the songs were great.” Another viewer remarked, “Shahjahan-esque film for the Gen Z crowd @pradeeponelife dominates the screens with immense style and an outstanding performance. Strong first half, solid second half, catchy songs & interval BGM @SaiAbhyankkar.”
One user commented that it features one of the finest interval segments, stating, “one of the best interval blocks this year.. felt the peak energy & audience reaction for this scene in theaters. Anticipating many edits to come.”
A post stated, “#Dude – was enjoyable.. I particularly appreciated #Mamitha’s performance.. PR’s character seemed to have a dual personality where his immediate reactions were problematic, yet he would eventually make the right choices.. I appreciated that it conveyed the right messages for the most part. Fun! “
Another user praised the film’s achievement, saying, “Dude OTT la vandha adi vaangum nu pesitu irundhanunga, aana naan edhirpaatha mari inum following adhigama dhan aaitu iruku”.
Dude represents Pradeep Ranganathan’s third consecutive film to earn Rs 100 crore at the box office. Previously, Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon, released in 2025, also grossed Rs 100 crore, and his second directorial venture, Love Today, released in 2023, achieved the same milestone.
Pradeep Ranganathan’s earlier project, Comali, featuring Ravi Mohan, garnered Rs 91 crore.
