*Pradeep Ranganathan – The New ‘Dude’ in K-Town Scaling ‘Star Status’*

Few actors garner an extraordinary fan base beyond the screen, inspiring and instilling confidence in many. Pradeep Ranganathan has sparked such a revolutionary wave among youngsters, earning him unconditional love and support from the audience. He isn’t just a ‘Dude’ to fans but has become a bankable name within the trade and industry, quickly gaining recognition as a profitable star.

From reaching box office heights with two films, Love Today and Dragon, the director-turned-actor has touched the pinnacle of stardom. While a festival release by the third outing remains a far-fetched dream for many actors, Pradeep has secured that milestone effortlessly. Mythri Movie Makers have officially announced the release of Dude for the festive occasion of Diwali.

As the acclaimed star celebrates his birthday, Mythri Movie Makers unveiled a special look of Pradeep Ranganathan and extended their wishes. Producers Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar, key players in the Indian film production arena known for collaborations with top-tier stars like Ajith Kumar, are now backing Pradeep’s film. They affirm that his popularity has transcended regional boundaries, with business inquiries for Dude beginning right from the day of the pooja ceremony and launch.

Dude is a fun-filled rom-com slated for release during Diwali 2025. Directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, the film stars Mamitha Baiju as the female lead, with Sarath Kumar playing a pivotal role alongside several other prominent actors. Sai Abhyankkar, the latest musical sensation, is composing the music, while Niketh Bommi handles cinematography. National Award-winning Poornima Ramasamy is on costume design, Latha Naidu is the production designer, and Barath Vikraman is overseeing editing.