Marking a major comeback for veteran star R. Sarathkumar, Mythri Movie Makers dropped a powerful new poster from their upcoming Tamil action film Dude on the actor’s birthday. The studio's social media post read: “Team #DUDE wishes the 'Supreme Star' @realsarathkumar sir a very Happy Birthday. Our vintage Naataamai is back with a bang. All set for a MASSIVE DIWALI 2025 RELEASE.”
The poster celebrates Sarathkumar’s return to a leading role, evoking memories of his '90s superstardom, when he famously won a Cinema Express Award for his bold, head-shaven look in a landmark film. Known for his authoritative screen presence, Sarathkumar’s return in Dude signals a vintage mass-action avatar fans have been eager to see again.
Dude stars Pradeep Ranganathan, widely known as ‘The Sensational’ for his breakout directorial and acting success in Love Today. The film marks the directorial debut of Keerthiswaran and features music by rising composer Sai Abhyankkar, adding fresh creative energy to the project. Also part of the cast are Mamitha Baiju, Hridu Haroon, and Rohini Molleti, promising a blend of youth and legacy.
Backed by Mythri Movie Makers, one of Telugu cinema’s most bankable production houses (Srimanthudu, Pushpa), Dude is their second Tamil venture following Good Bad Ugly. The move reflects the growing trend of cross-industry collaborations as leading studios explore pan-Indian storytelling and audiences.
Slated for a Diwali 2025 release, Dude positions itself as a high-octane entertainer with mass appeal, and the new poster has already stoked excitement among fans eager to see Sarathkumar headline the screen once again.