With Diwali fast approaching, Tamil cinema is sticking to tradition with three major releases lined up for the weekend preceding the festival. Following Idli Kadai, no other significant Tamil films are slated to hit screens until these festival titles arrive. What’s striking this year is that none of the three are the typical star-driven spectacles one expects during the festive season. Instead, they spotlight three rising actors who are steadily carving their place in the industry.

Let’s look at the three Tamil films that will be coming out this Diwali:

Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude

The most anticipated release of this festival season is Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganthan. Directed by debutant Kirtheeswaran, the romantic comedy has already generated significant pre-release buzz on social m

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