Dude Reviews

There’s an argument to be made about the cleverness of the opening sequence of Pradeep Ranganathan’s third outing as hero, Dude.

Dude movie review: For far too long in South cinema, we have had men on-screen who feel entitled to love – be it from their lovers, friends or family.

While Pradeep and Mamitha Baiju score, the other characters could have shone too with better writing

Dude is ultimately a one-time watch, a film that starts off with breezy fun but loses its charm in a meandering, uneven second half.

Dude movie verdict:DudePradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju's film, which undeniably falls under both romantic entertainer and social drama categories, gets saved by some smart performances and onscreen execution.

Dude is a confident debut film. Even though it may not get a lot of things right, the film makes you curious about what its director is going to make next.

Dude has a wacky infectious energy, and uses it to make hard-hitting commentary on social themes, but fails to leave a lasting impact

... romantic drama about complex relationship dynamics. The film, with an important social message, is absolute fun when it is self-aware.

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The film doesn’t quite balance its heavier themes with its comic tone, and its pacing leaves some threads hanging. But for a younger crowd looking for a breezy entertainer with a relatable core, 'Dude' is still worth a watch.

Pradeep Ranganathan's Dude is all set to hit screens on October 17, during the festive season of Diwali. Directed by Keerthiswaran, the film also stars Premalu actress, Mamitha Baiju in the lead.