The upcoming romantic drama, "Dude," is already generating buzz, and not just for its on-screen chemistry. At the film’s recent pre-release event in Hyderabad, lead actor Pradeep Ranganathan shared a side-splitting anecdote involving his co-star, Mamitha Baiju, that quickly stole the show. The story involved a high-energy photoshoot, an accidental kick, and the unfortunate demise of a luxury smartphone, proving that this duo’s off-screen dynamic is just as captivating as their movie roles.

A High-Energy Photoshoot Goes Viral

During the event, which was held ahead of the film's October 17th theatrical release, Pradeep stepped onto the stage and immediately focused the spotlight on Mamitha. He began by recounting a memorable incident from a photoshoot they had done for the film. Pradeep humorously described Mamitha as having so much energy that she simply "didn't know where to put it," resulting in a series of energetic, unpredictable kicks while they were posing. He cheekily remarked that the staged hair-pulling scene they had just recreated on stage was "nothing" compared to the reality of the photoshoot. Mamitha, who could be seen laughing in response, confirmed the high-spirited nature of the day.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max: An Unintentional Casualty

The story took an unexpectedly dramatic turn when Pradeep revealed the extent of Mamitha's kick-induced vigor. He claimed that the actress had kicked him with such force that the iPhone he was carrying in his pocket was propelled into the air. "She kicked me in such a way that the phone in my pocket flew out and landed on another terrace," he stated, eliciting loud laughter from the audience.

To drive his point home, Pradeep held up the broken phone—an iPhone 12 Pro Max—and asked the cameraman to zoom in on the damaged device. When Mamitha appeared genuinely confused about the incident, Pradeep light-heartedly chided her, saying, "You only did, if it was your phone, you’d remember. It’s my phone, no? You’ll not remember."

Pradeep's Plea for a New Phone

The punchline of the anecdote was Pradeep's casual, yet firm, demand for compensation. He lamented that he rarely buys new phones and had been using his iPhone 12 Pro Max for quite some time. "Making me buy another phone, you give me money, I’ll buy," he joked, turning the costly accident into a moment of pure, engaging banter that delighted the press and fans alike.

This hilarious incident, which was immediately picked up and shared across social media with the hashtag #FunnyMoment, perfectly encapsulates the refreshing and fun dynamic between the two co-stars. Such unguarded, real-life chemistry often translates well into box-office success, giving fans a glimpse of the playful #CostarGoals they can expect from the film. The story serves as a great example of organic #BehindTheScenes promotion, raising the anticipation for Dude and ensuring that this viral moment will be associated with the film's upcoming #FilmRelease. Whether Mamitha ultimately buys Pradeep a new phone remains to be seen, but the story has certainly secured its place as a memorable moment in the film's promotional journey.
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