Kollywood
Dude begins its streaming journey on Netflix this November as release date is revealed
After charming theatres and striking big with audiences this Diwali season, Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju"™s rom-com Dude is now gearing up for its digital debut. The film is confirmed to arrive on Netflix on November 14, bringing its youthful humour and heart-first storytelling to home screens.Directed by Keerthiswaran, Dude blends modern romance, emotional beats, and light-footed humour "” a mix that struck the right chord with its target audience upon release. Backed by strong word-of-mouth and youthful appeal, Dude enjoyed an impressive theatrical run.Officially tracked theatrical numbers put the film at: Worldwide Gross: ₹112.51 crore India Gross: ₹84.66 crore India Net: ₹71.99 crore Overseas: ₹27.85 crore For a film reportedly made on a ₹35 crore budget, this performance cements Dude as one of the season"™s clean theatrical successes "” and a profitable outing for its makers. Marking the moment, Pradeep Ranganathan took to social media and shared a simple, heartfelt note to fans "” thanking them for giving him a hat-trick of successes across his directorial and acting journey. Thankyou for the Hattrick :) pic.twitter.com/g4iTZ2fEwk— Pradeep Ranganathan (@pradeeponelife) October 27, 2025 The film carried steady chatter through its run "” powered by repeat audiences, strong college-goer pull, and the fresh pairing of Pradeep and Mamitha. With the theatrical chapter wrapped, anticipation now shifts to digital viewers, especially those who missed it on the big screen.Netflix, which bagged the film"™s streaming rights, has scheduled the premiere for mid-November "” a slot that often draws strong viewership as audiences settle into year-end streaming mode. Fans can expect a breezy entertainer built around modern-day relationship quirks, emotional stakes, and grounded characters "” the same heart-warming tone that backed its box-office momentum.With theatres done and dusted and streaming on the horizon, Dude is now poised to find a fresh wave of viewers "” and potentially, another life online.
