‘Dude’ Dominates ‘Bison’ Box Office Race, Breezes Past ₹100 Crore Worldwide

The festive box office clash between the romantic comedy ‘Dude’ and the sports action-drama ‘Bison Kaalamaadan’ has found a clear winner at the end of Day 10, with the former emerging as the runaway success, achieving a significant milestone that solidifies its commercial triumph.

While both films, despite being mid-budget releases with fresh concepts, received fairly positive to mixed reviews, the audience’s preference for light-hearted, youth-centric cinema has propelled ‘Dude’ to a commanding lead in the collections race.

The ₹100 Crore Triumph: ‘Dude’s Stellar Run

Pradeep Ranganathan’s ‘Dude’ has maintained a rock-steady performance, particularly benefiting from a massive opening that set it far ahead of its competitor from the start.

• Day 10 Collection: Early estimates suggest ‘Dude’ collected approximately ₹3.25 – ₹3.50 crore (India Net) on its second Sunday (Day 10).
• Total Domestic Net Collection (10 Days): The film’s total India net collection now stands at an impressive ₹64.90 crore to ₹65.4 crore.
• Worldwide Milestone: The biggest headline is that ‘Dude’ has successfully surpassed the coveted ₹100 crore mark in worldwide gross collections within just 10 days of its release, making it one of the most successful Tamil films of 2025, especially considering its modest budget of around ₹25-30 crore. The worldwide total is estimated to be around ₹100.5 crore to ₹103.50 crore.
• Audience Traction: The film has shown a strong hold in its primary market, Tamil Nadu, and maintained consistent occupancy in its Telugu-dubbed version.

‘Bison Kaalamaadan’: A Decent Performer, But Lagging

Dhruv Vikram’s powerful sports drama ‘Bison Kaalamaadan’, while lauded by critics for its thematic depth and lead performance, has found it challenging to match the commercial momentum of its competitor.

• Day 10 Collection: ‘Bison Kaalamaadan’ also showed a strong surge on its second Sunday, collecting an estimated ₹3.25 – ₹3.75 crore (India Net). Notably, one report suggests its Day 10 collections might be slightly higher than ‘Dude’s, indicating strong second-weekend growth driven by word-of-mouth.
• Total Domestic Net Collection (10 Days): The film’s total India net collection is estimated to be around ₹35.25 crore to ₹36.15 crore.
• Worldwide Total: The total worldwide gross collection for ‘Bison Kaalamaadan’ after 10 days is approximately ₹49.40 crore to ₹52 crore, putting it on the verge of crossing the ₹50 crore global mark.

The Verdict: ‘Dude’ is the Undisputed Box Office Champion

The final numbers for the first 10 days make the comparison stark:

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Despite ‘Bison’ showing a commendable resurgence and even potentially out-earning ‘Dude’ on the specific second Sunday (Day 10), the massive gap created during the opening week is insurmountable. ‘Dude’s powerful start and quick capture of the festive holiday audience established a lead of over ₹25-30 crore in the domestic market, and nearly double in worldwide gross.

In the ultimate collection race, ‘Dude’ has clearly emerged as the undisputed winner, showcasing the continued commercial viability of well-packaged, high-energy romantic comedies in the post-pandemic era. While ‘Bison Kaalamaadan‘ has delivered a respectable collection for its genre and themes, making it a decent earner, it was unable to overcome ‘Dude’s phenomenal commercial appeal.