‘Dude’ is a film directed by Keertheeswaran and starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamita Baiju. The audio launch of the film, which will be released on October 17th on the occasion of Diwali, was held today in the grand city of Chennai.
AGS Entertainment Producer Aishwarya Kalpathi said, “First of all, thank you to Mythri Movie Makers! This is our fourth film with Mythri. Congratulations to director Keertheeswaran and music composer Sai Abhayankar, who are making their debut in this film. Similarly, congratulations to Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamita Baiju and the entire team. AGS always supports talents and good stories. In that way, I am happy to be a small part of this film.”
Playback singers Tippu & Harini said, “This moment is beyond words for us. We are proud as if this is happening to us. Sai’s hard work needs to reach even greater heights. At this age, he works 19 hours a day.”
Actor GP Muthu congratulated him, saying, “All Pradeep Ranganathan’s films are different. I am looking forward to watching his ‘Dude’ film as well.”
Cinematographer Niketh Bommi said, “I and director Keertheeswaran worked together in the film ‘Soorarai Pottru’. I knew his interest when he was an assistant director in that film. After that film was completed, I introduced Keerthee to Mythri Movie Makers. They also immediately liked the ‘dude’ story that Keerthee told. This is the second film that Pradeep will be paired with after ‘Dragon’. You will see a mature Pradeep in this film. Mamita and Pradeep have acted in a competitive manner. Sarath sir has proven himself to be a senior actor in every frame. I have been a fan of Sai Abhaya’s melodious songs since before this film. I thank the film’s technical team, producers and all my team members”.
Actor Sarathkumar, “As a debutant director, the production company Maithri Movie Makers has given great support to Keerthiswaran. Actor Pradeep Ranganathan is a director who has the drive to do well in whatever he does. I am happy to act with him. When I first heard about my role in the film ‘Dude’, I said I would not act. But after Keerthy told me the entire story with dedication, I could understand that there is an effort to see a new Sarathkumar in this film. Mamita and Sai have all worked well in the film. The film needs all of your support”.
Actress Mamita Baiju, “I thank my director and producers for giving me this film opportunity. I learned a lot from Pradeep Ranganathan. I would be scared when I acted in some scenes in the film. Then Sarath sir would cool me down. Everyone should watch the film ‘Dude’ for Diwali and tell me.”
Mythri Movie Makers producers Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar said, “Thank you to director Keertheeswaran for giving us such a good film. We are happy to have Mamita and Sai Abhayankare debut under our banner. This is our second film in Tamil. People of all ages, from 8 to 80 years old, can watch and celebrate this film. Love, emotion, action, sentiment, everything is present in this film.”
Music composer Sai Abhayankar said, “It’s very emotional. I don’t know where to start. Keerthi told me the story just two days before the release of my song ‘Kadchi Chera’. I immediately decided to work with her. It’s special that my first film is releasing on Diwali. Thank you to Pradeep bro, Keerthi bro, Mamita, all my producers. I wanted to cast Mamita in the song ‘Aasa Kooda…’. But, due to date issues, it couldn’t be done. Thank you to my parents who allowed me to do what I love. I hope you like the background score as much as the songs.”
Director Keertheeswaran said, “Like everyone else, I worked as an assistant director for director Sudha Kongara for 7 years. When I finished writing the story of the film ‘Dude’, I told the story to Niketh Bommi to see how my friend would react. He enjoyed it immensely and said he would talk to Mythri. But even then, I was not confident that the film would happen. Later, when I met the producers in Hyderabad and told them the story, they immediately liked it. Before the song ‘Urum Plaattum’ was created, we could do it as we liked. We thought not to do anything for the current trend. But when the song was released, everyone liked it and it became a sensation. I told the story thinking how it would be if Sarath Sara came to this film with an old dance song. He liked it too. Thanks to Mamita too. What she did in ‘Premalu’ and ‘Super Saranya’ will also be in this film. Apart from that, Mamita has also acted with a lot of emotion. In the film, you all liked the awesome You will also see a hyper Pradeep. On the other hand, you will also see another version of Pradeep, who is mature and emotional. I thank Pradeep and the producers for supporting me to bring what I had in mind in my first film. I thank all my team. This film will have everything – love, action, emotion, humor – to celebrate watching it in the theaters.”
Actor Pradeep Ranganathan said, “Thank you for giving me a platform. Thank you Sarath sir for agreeing to this film. I never thought that I would act with a hero I grew up watching. His age and energy are a great inspiration to me. When I was looking for a heroine for ‘Love Today’, I saw Mamita in a short film. When I tried her for ‘Love Today’, she was busy with the film ‘Vanakan’, so I couldn’t get her. But, it was a surprise when Keerthi said that Mamita will be acting in the film ‘Dude’. You will see Mamita in this film, which you have not seen before. Neha has also acted wonderfully. Thank you to all the crew including Dravid, Rithu, Rohini ma’am. There is no doubt that Keerthi will definitely become a great director. I look at him like my younger brother. Thank you to Mythri Movie Makers and AGS Kalpathi Agoram producers. Sai for agreeing to compose music for the film and also making me sing. “Thank you Abhayanka. Celebrate Diwali with the film ‘Dude’.”
