Pradeep Ranganathan hits Rs 100 crore hattrick; Dude becomes his third consecutive blockbuster

Pradeep Ranganathan continues his dream run as Dude storms past Rs 100 crore worldwide, marking his third straight mega success.

Pradeep Ranganathan, a Tamil actor and director, has achieved yet another enormous success at the box office. His most recent movie, Dude, has become his third consecutive picture to earn over Rs 100 crore globally, solidifying his status as one of Tamil cinema’s most lucrative young stars.

Pradeep Ranganathan thanked his fans

Within six days of its premiere, the romantic comedy, which co-stars Mamitha Baiju and was helmed by rookie Keerthiswaran, surpassed the Rs 100 crore milestone. Pradeep thanked viewers for their unwavering support in a touching video message posted on X after being overwhelmed by the response.

In Tamil, he said, “I am happy to have gotten a Rs 100 crore hattrick for the first time in my life. This is only possible, not because of me, but of you and your support. I do not know how to thank you for this. I thank all the Tamil people, Jayam Ravi sir, Ishari Ganesh sir, Aghoram sir, Archana Kalapati ma’am, Mythri Movie Makers, my directors Ashwath and Keerthiswaran, and thank you. I would like to thank my Telugu audience in Kerala, Karnataka, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, and North America. I thank all the people. Love you.”

Thankyou for the Hattrick 🙂 pic.twitter.com/g4iTZ2fEwk

— Pradeep Ranganathan (@pradeeponelife) October 27, 2025

Third consecutive blockbuster

Pradeep has had an incredible career path. His debut outing as a lead, Love Today (2022), grossed over Rs 107 crore worldwide, while his next, Dragon (2025), took in Rs 150.52 crore. With Dude joining the Rs 100 crore club, the actor has completed a rare box office hat-trick in just three flicks.

Before turning to acting, Pradeep made his directorial debut with the 2019 hit Comali, in which he also appeared in a cameo role. He is presently preparing up for his next release, LIK, due for 2026.

About Dude

Directed by Keerthiswaran and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Dude stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju alongside R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, Aishwarya Sharma and Neha Shetty. The film, a blend of romance, comedy, and family drama, was released worldwide on October 17, 2025, coinciding with Diwali.

The film features Agan (Pradeep) and Kural (Mamitha), cousins and childhood friends who run a surprise event business together. When Kural proclaims her love, Agan rejects her, only to later discover his true feelings. However, issues develop when Kural falls for another man, leading to family secrets, political disputes, and a test of love and loyalty.