Dude OTT release reactions: Netizens divided over Pradeep Ranganathan film’s intermission; ‘outdated cringe’ or ‘best interval of 2025’

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Dude, the 2025 Tamil film starring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, is now streaming on Netflix after its theatrical run. The film is available in several languages, and had taken the box office by storm when it had released in theatres for Diwali. Now that the film is streaming, here is what the fans are thinking of Dude.
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Dude OTT release: What netizens are thinking of the film
After delivering a blockbuster success Dragon earlier this year, Pradeep Ranganathan returned with Dude, a romantic entertainer co-starring Mamitha Baiju. The film released in theatres for Diwali on October 17, and after a month of big screen run, is now streaming on Netflix.
Dude is a romantic entertainer, which is about two childhood best friends who navigate through unrequited love, marriage and pregnancy. Upon Dude debuting on OTT, it is the film’s interval block that was divided by opinion. For those who haven’t watched the film, the interval is that point during which the lead pair get married, but there is a twist that you need to know by watching the film. One said that it is ‘outdated cringe intervel block’ and other saying that there is nothing to feel anything. Meanwhile there is also a section of audience who resonated with the emotional quotient of the interval. Here are more reactions to Dude on OTT.
Dude – How much did it make at the box office?
Dude is one of the top grossing Tamil films this year, and currently holds sixth place. The film is Pradeep’s second 100-crore blockbuster after Dragon and has made Rs 114 crore at the box office worldwide. This is huge for a film which boasts young talents, including debutant director Keerthiswaran and composer Sai Abhyankkar in his first Tamil outing. Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju collaborate for the first time, with actors Sarathkumar, Rohini, Hridhu Haroon and others in supporting roles.
Q. Is the Dude movie released in OTT?
A. Dude will release on Netflix on November 14.
A. Dude is an entertaining movie that is elevated with performances even as it has shortcomings.
Q. What is the movie Dude about?
A. Dude is about two childhood friends and cousins, who experience unrequited love.



