New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The 2025 Tamil-language romantic action comedy Dude has made a steady debut at the box office. Featuring Pradeep Ranganathan, the film is Mythri Movie Makers' second Tamil production.

Dude has collected Rs.8.09 crore on its opening day, Friday, October 17, 2025. Released during the festive Diwali period, the film appears to have resonated with audiences, particularly in southern markets.

According to theatre occupancy data, morning shows recorded a 33.94% turnout, while afternoon and evening shows fared better, at 45.75% and 46.17% respectively.

Regional collections reflect a strong performance in cities such as Trichy, which posted 60.33% occupancy, and Pondicherry at 54.67%. Chennai and Coimbatore also delivered...