Pradeep Ranganathan

Pradeep Ranganathan Biography

Basic Information
- Full Name: Pradeep Ranganathan
- Date of Birth: 25 July 1993
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Professions: Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Playback Singer
Family Background
- Father: Not publicly disclosed
- Mother: Not publicly disclosed
Education
- Schooling: Completed early schooling in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Higher Education: Studied Engineering at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai.
- Field of Study: Engineering (specific branch not publicly disclosed).
- Additional Training: Learned filmmaking and production through hands-on experience with short films and independent projects.
Career Highlights
- 2015: Created and acted in the short film Whatsapp Kadhal, handling multiple roles including directing and editing.
- 2019: Directed his feature film debut Comali, a comedy-drama that became a commercial success, grossing ₹91 crore.
- 2022: Directed and starred in Love Today, a romantic comedy that grossed ₹105 crore; later remade in Hindi as Loveyapa (2025).
- 2025: Starred in Dragon, which grossed ₹150 crore.
- 2025: Acted and sang in Dude, which opened with ₹10 crore on its first day.
Recent Activity
- New Film Release: Dude premiered on Diwali, October 17, 2025.
- Film Promotion: Actively promoting Dude across media and events.
- Controversy: Faced some controversy during a promotional event where he recreated a scene with co-star Mamitha Baiju.
- Upcoming Project: LIK scheduled for release on December 18, 2025.
- Public Engagement: Participating in interviews, social media promotion, and events to boost visibility for his films.
Year
Work/Film
Role/Credited as
Notes
Award/Recognition
Result
2019
LKG
Dialogue writer
Additional dialogues only
2019
Comali
Joseph / Director & Writer
Cameo appearance; Lyricist for "Paisa Note" and "Hi Sonna Pothum"
SIIMA 2021 – Best Debut Director – Tamil
Won
2022
Love Today
Uthaman Pradeep / Lyricist
Filmfare Awards South 2024 – Best Male Debut
Won
2022
Love Today
SIIMA 2023 – Best Male Debut – Tamil
Won
2025
Dragon
Ragavan Dhanapal "Dragon"
2025
Dude
Agan / Playback Singer
Sang "Singari" (Tamil)
Debut as playback singer
2025
Loveyapa
Producer
Hindi remake of Love Today
2025
Love Insurance Kompany †
TBA
Post-production https://www.allyourchoice.co.in/celebrity/pradeep-ranganathan-2/