India, Oct. 23 -- Keerthiswaran's Dude featured actor Sarathkumar in a pivotal role, alongside Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju as leads. After the film crossed Rs.95 crore worldwide in its first five days of release, the makers held a press meet to celebrate its success. Speaking there, Sarathkumar asked Mythri Movie Makers, the producers of Dude, to consider making a film with him and Deepika Padukone next.

Sarathkumar mentioned during his speech that Pradeep's young fanbase has now started liking him too. He said, "Pradeep's fans also started liking me. They call me dude. So I became a dude too." The actor-politician then said that the producers should now consider making a film with him and Deepika, stating, "If Naveen sir or Ra...