Telusu Kada vs Dude Box Office Clash: Telusu Kada and Dude would release within a week’s gap in theatres during the much-awaited Diwali 2025 weekend which becomes quite vibrant owing to the clash between the two films. Each film brings with them their own unique flavor to the whole festival lineup: Telusu Kada, directed by Neeraja Kona, offers deep drama with emotionality in storytelling, while Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, and Neha Shetty, promises youthful romance peppered with humor and energy. With audiences getting set for a long festive break, trade pundits feel that it’s gonna be a very exciting box office fight between two very different films.
Telusu Kada stars Siddhu Jonnalagadda, Raashii Khanna, and Srinidhi Shetty in its lead roles, generating good pre-release buzz regarding its emotional appeal and relevance in relationships. Soulful music coupled with a grounded story already has it connecting with family audiences, a plus among urban and Tier-2 city viewers a good opening across the board. Best of all, it’s strong in emotional appeal as well as through its star-studded cast.
Predicted Opening Day Collection: ₹7–9 crore (India gross)
On the other end, Dude is known for his own strength as a youth icon-rising point after Love Today, Pradeep Ranganathan. A very fun-filled, modern relationship thesis. And double charm added to the mix of Mamitha Baiju and Neha Shetty would appeal to college crowds and multiplex audiences alike. With such viral numbers and relatable humor, the rom-com might pull big numbers from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Predicted Opening Day Collection: ₹8-10 crore (India gross)
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Telusu Kada might be stronger with families, while Dude seems to have an edge over youth audiences. Besides, both films have gained good pre-release buzz along with the festive holiday advantage. Early predictions suggest that Dude would slightly better Telusu Kada on opening day. However, who the real winner is would depend on what happened word-of-mouth after the first show!
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