Actor
Pradeep Ranganathan
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Years Active
2015 – Present
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 |
About Pradeep Ranganathan
Pradeep Ranganathan is an Indian actor, director, screenwriter, lyricist, and playback singer, primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema.
He was born on 25 July 1993 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
His feature film directorial debut was Comali (2019). He also appeared in a cameo role in the film.
He is known for Comali (2019), Love Today (2022), Dragon (2025), and Dude (2025).
Yes, he has won Filmfare Awards South (Best Male Debut – Love Today, 2024) and SIIMA Awards for Best Debut Director (Comali) and Best Male Debut (Love Today).
He is also a director, writer, lyricist, producer, and playback singer, debuting as a singer with the song Singari from Dude (2025).