Actor
Pradeep Ranganathan
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Years Active
2019 – present
Pradeep Ranganathan Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Pradeep Ranganathan
- Date of Birth: 25 July 1993
- Age: 32 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Film Director, Actor, Writer
- Industry: Tamil Cinema (Kollywood)
- Years Active: 2016–present
Education & Early Life
- Studied at DAV School, Gopalapuram, Chennai.
- Completed B.E. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering, Chennai.
- Developed an interest in filmmaking during his college years.
- Created short films for YouTube and college fests, gaining early recognition for his creative storytelling.
Pradeep Ranganathan – Career Highlights
- 2015–2016 – Began his career making short films such as Whatsapp Kadhal and College Diaries, which gained popularity on YouTube.
- 2017 – Noticed by director Atlee, who helped him connect with AGS Entertainment, paving his entry into mainstream Tamil cinema.
2019 – Made his directorial debut with Comali, starring Jayam Ravi and *Kajal Aggarwal.
- The film was a commercial success and received praise for its humor and social message.
- Won the Behindwoods Gold Medal Award for Best Debut Director.
2022 – Directed and acted in Love Today, co-starring Ivana.
- The film became a blockbuster hit, earning over ₹100 crore at the box office.
- Received the Edison Award for Best Debut Actor and the Vikatan Award for Best Director.
- 2023 – Love Today gained nationwide recognition after being dubbed in other languages.
- Announced involvement in the Hindi remake of Love Today as writer and creative consultant.
2024 – Began working on his next Tamil directorial project, continuing his success as a writer-director-actor.
2025 – Expected to expand his work into pan-Indian cinema, with upcoming projects across Tamil and Hindi industries.
Pradeep Ranganathan Recent Activity
Upcoming Film: Dude
- Release Date: October 17, 2025
- Currently promoting the film across various media platforms.
Next Project: LIK (Love Insurance Kompany)
- Scheduled Release: December 18, 2025
- Preparing for the film’s shoot and promotional campaigns.
Future Plans:
- Intends to return to direction after completing his acting projects.
- Plans to focus on writing and directing unique, youth-centric stories.
Personal Insight:
- In a recent interview, he revealed that he returned a luxury car gifted to him after the success of Comali.
- Shared that he used the money instead to cover his living expenses for three years, showing his practical and grounded nature.
Pradeep Ranganathan Awards List
| Year | Category | Title | Role / Credit | Notes | Result / Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Actor | Comali | Joseph | Cameo appearance; also director | — |
| 2022 | Actor | Love Today | Uthaman Pradeep | Debut as lead actor; also director | — |
| 2025 | Actor | Dragon | Ragavan “Dragon” Dhanapal | Upcoming film | — |
| 2025† | Actor | Dude | Agan | Post-production | — |
| 2025† | Actor | Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) | Nakul | Upcoming film | — |
| 2019 | Director / Writer | LKG | Dialogue Writer | Contributed additional dialogues | — |
| 2019 | Director / Writer | Comali | Director and Writer | Also lyricist for Paisa Note and Hi Sonna Pothum | — |
| 2022 | Director / Writer | Love Today | Director and Lyricist | Lyricist for all songs | — |
| 2025 | Producer | Loveyapa | Producer | Hindi remake of Love Today | — |
| 2025† | Playback Singer | Dude | Song: Singari | Tamil debut as playback singer with Sai Abhyankkar and Sai Smriti | — |
| 2021 | Award | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Debut Director – Tamil (Comali) | — | Won |
| 2023 | Award | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Male Debut – Tamil (Love Today) | — | Won |
| 2024 | Award | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Debut (Love Today) | — | Won |
About Pradeep Ranganathan
Pradeep Ranganathan is an Indian film director, actor, and writer known for his work in Tamil cinema.
He made his directorial debut with Comali in 2019.
Love Today (2022), where he acted as the lead and also directed the film, gained him widespread recognition.
He has won 3 major awards, including Filmfare Awards South and South Indian International Movie Awards.
His upcoming films include Dude (October 17, 2025) and Love Insurance Kompany (LIK) (December 18, 2025).
Yes, he made his playback singing debut in 2025 with the Tamil song “Singari” for the film Dude.
Apart from acting and directing, he is also a writer, lyricist, and producer for several projects.