This Diwali, the Tamil film industry is gearing up for an exciting box office clash with three highly anticipated films set to release on Friday, October 17. Audiences can look forward to ‘Dude’ starring Pradeep Ranganathan, ‘Diesel’ featuring Harish Kalyan, and ‘Bison’ with Dhruv Vikram in the lead roles.
Simbu’s Call for Unity
Ahead of the releases, actor Silambarasan TR, affectionately known as Simbu, took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to encourage his fans. He urged them to set aside comparisons between the films and instead celebrate the collective effort and passion invested by the young actors and filmmakers. Simbu emphasized the importance of supporting new talent to keep the Tamil cinema industry thriving.
In his heartfelt message, Simbu stated, “Dear fans, This Diwali belongs to our youngsters. #Diesel #Dude and #Bison are made with love, belief, and hard work. Let’s stop comparing and start celebrating them as part of our Tamil cinema. Support those who stepped in, stepping in, and waiting to step in. Together, we keep this cinema alive. Watch all the films in Theatres. Advance Happy Diwali.”
About the Films
- Dude: This film features Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles. Directed by debutant Keerthiswaran and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film’s music, including the song ‘Oorum Blood’, has already garnered positive attention.
- Bison: Starring Dhruv Vikram, ‘Bison’ is a sports drama that follows the journey of a professional kabaddi player striving to overcome challenges. Directed and written by Mari Selvaraj, the movie also features Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Anupama Parameswaran, and Rajisha Vijayan.
- Diesel: Directed by Shanmugam Muthusamy in his directorial debut, ‘Diesel’ is an action thriller. The film stars Harish Kalyan and Athulya Ravi and delves into the world of the diesel mafia and the political dynamics surrounding it.