Chennai, May 11, 2025 — The much-anticipated title of Pradeep Ranganathan’s PR04 has finally been revealed! Titled “Dude”, the action-packed entertainer is set to release worldwide during Diwali 2025, as officially announced by Mythri Movie Makers on Saturday.
Accompanying the title reveal, the production house also dropped the first look poster, which shows Pradeep Ranganathan in a fierce and rugged avatar, further intensifying the buzz around the film.
First Look of ‘Dude’ Creates Buzz
In the striking first look image, Pradeep sports a bruised face, wearing an unbuttoned shirt and a yellow sacred thread tied around his palms. Captured mid-punch, the poster hints at an intense, action-oriented role, a departure from his earlier boy-next-door image.
“Make way for the ‘DUDE’, coming to entertain you all BIG TIME. #PR04 is #DUDE All set for a MASSIVE DIWALI 2025 RELEASE,” Mythri Movie Makers wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Dude: Cast, Crew, and Production Details
- Title: Dude
- Lead Actor: Pradeep Ranganathan
- Lead Actress: Mamitha Baiju
- Director: Keerthiswaran (Directorial debut; former assistant to Sudha Kongara)
- Supporting Cast: R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini
- Music Composer: Sai Abhyankkar
- Production House: Mythri Movie Makers
- Release Date: Diwali 2025
- Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi
Why ‘Dude’ Is Creating So Much Hype
- Marks Mythri Movie Makers’ second Tamil venture after the blockbuster Good Bad Ugly starring Ajith Kumar, which grossed over ₹200 crore.
- Features ‘The Sensational’ Pradeep Ranganathan in a never-before-seen action avatar.
- Multilingual release aimed at capturing pan-Indian audiences across five languages.
- Directed by newcomer Keerthiswaran, promising a fresh vision backed by an experienced production house.
Music and Technical Crew
The music for Dude is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, known for his vibrant and youthful soundtracks. The technical team also includes renowned names like cinematographer Niketh Bommi and editor Barath Vikraman, ensuring top-tier production quality.
What’s Next for Fans?
With the Diwali 2025 release date confirmed, fans can expect trailers, music launches, and promotional events in the coming months. Given Pradeep Ranganathan’s cult following after Love Today, Dude is poised to be one of the biggest Tamil releases of the year.
