India, Oct. 19 -- Dude box office collection day 3: Director Keerthiswaran's debut film Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, was released in theatres this Friday amid high expectations. The film appears to be meeting those expectations and is holding steady at the box office.

According to trade website Sacnilk, the film earned Rs.10.17 crore on its third day, bringing its total collection to Rs.30.22 crore. The film has seen steady growth at the box office, with the Diwali festivities giving it a notable boost. Audience turnout has been strong over the holiday period, adding to its momentum. On Sunday, Dude had an overall 52.75 per cent occupancy in Tamil.

The Tamil film made a strong start with an opening of Rs.9.75 cr...