India, Oct. 8 -- Pradeep Ranganathan's next film Dude is set for festive release during the Diwali weekend. The film will hit theatres on October 17. Ahead of this, Pradeep revealed about how he had rejected Dude script a number of times, and gave a reason on how he found the story a 'shocker'.

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After delivering blockbuster success Dragon earlier this year, Pradeep Rangananthan is coming with Dude for Diwali. Slated for theatrical release on October 17, Dude is helmed by debutant Keerthiswaran.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Pradeep revealed ...