Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Pradeep Ranganathan

Actor • Director • Writer

Pradeep Ranganathan is an Indian actor, director and writer who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He made his directorial debut with Comali (2019), in which he also appeared in a cameo, and became a lead actor with Love Today (2022), which he also wrote and directed.

He is known for Love Today, Dragon (2025) and Dude (2025), and has also produced a Hindi remake, Loveyapa (2025). His most recent acting release in this profile is Love Insurance Kompany (2026), and his next production, #PRS01, has no confirmed release date.

Profession
Actor, Director, Writer
Known for
Comali, Love Today, Dragon, Dude, Loveyapa
Date of birth
1993-07-25
Birthplace
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality
Indian

Pradeep Ranganathan Quick Facts

Full NamePradeep Ranganathan
ProfessionActor, Director, Writer
Date of Birth25 July 1993
Age33 years (as of 2026)
BirthplaceChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Years Active2019–present
DebutDirectorial debut with Comali (2019); lead acting debut in Love Today (2022)
Known ForComali, Love Today, Dragon, Dude, Loveyapa
EducationSSN College of Engineering, Chennai

Pradeep Ranganathan Career in Numbers

MilestoneDetails
Acting Credits5 feature films, plus a cameo in Comali
Behind-the-Scenes CreditsDirector or writer on Comali and Love Today; story writer on Dragon; producer on Loveyapa
Playback SingingMamakutty (Love Today, 2022) and Singari (Dude, 2025)
Major RecognitionTamil Nadu State Film Awards for Comali and Love Today, SIIMA Best Debut Director and Best Male Debut, Filmfare Best Male Debut
Latest Acting ReleaseLove Insurance Kompany (2026)
Estimated IncomeRs 10 to 15 crore a year (media estimate, October 2025); no net worth figure found

Early Life and Family

Pradeep Ranganathan was born on 25 July 1993 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He studied at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai.

Pradeep Ranganathan Career Journey

Directing and Writing (2019)

He wrote additional dialogues for LKG (2019) and directed Comali (2019), which won a Tamil Nadu State Film Award and a SIIMA award for Best Debut Director.

Breakthrough as an Actor (2022)

Love Today (2022) was his lead acting debut, and he also directed, wrote the story and wrote the lyrics for it. The film won him a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer and a SIIMA award for Best Male Debut.

Recent Work (2025-2026)

Dragon (2025), in which he played D. Ragavan Dragon, and Dude (2025), in which he played Agan Chidambaram, were followed by Love Insurance Kompany (2026). He also produced the Hindi remake Loveyapa (2025).

Pradeep Ranganathan Movies: Complete Filmography

YearFilmRole or Credit
2019LKGAdditional dialogues
2019Comali (Director and writer, cameo)Joseph
2022Love Today (Lead, director and lyricist)Uthaman Pradeep
2025Dragon (Lead, story writer)D. Ragavan Dragon
2025DudeAgan Chidambaram
2025Loveyapa (Hindi remake, producer)Producer
2026Love Insurance KompanyVaibhav Vibe Vassey Vasudevan
Upcoming#PRS01 (Producer and writer)Undisclosed

Pradeep Ranganathan Awards and Achievements

YearAwardNote
2019Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Third Prize, Best Film)Won, for Comali
2021SIIMA Award for Best Debut Director (Tamil)Won, for Comali
2022Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story WriterWon, for Love Today
2023SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut (Tamil)Won, for Love Today
2024Filmfare Award South for Best Male DebutWon, for Love Today
2025Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Actor (Tamil)Won, for Dude

Pradeep Ranganathan Personal Life

Pradeep Ranganathan keeps his personal life largely private. No spouse is mentioned in the sources used for this profile.

Pradeep Ranganathan Net Worth

No net worth estimate was found in the sources reviewed for this profile. A media report from October 2025, published by Pinkvilla and citing Hafi, estimates his annual income at Rs 10 to 15 crore across revenue streams. That figure is income, not net worth, and has not been officially confirmed.

Lesser-Known Facts About Pradeep Ranganathan

  • He wrote the additional dialogues for LKG (2019).
  • He sang Mamakutty in Love Today (2022).
  • He sang Singari in Dude (2025).
  • He lent lyrics to Love Today, writing the words for all its songs.
  • He launched his production house, PR Show, in July 2026.

Legacy and Impact

Pradeep Ranganathan has built a career across acting, directing and writing in Tamil cinema since 2019. Love Today, in particular, showed his range as a writer, director and actor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pradeep Ranganathan

How old is Pradeep Ranganathan?

Pradeep Ranganathan was born on 25 July 1993, so he is 33 years old as of 2026.

What was Pradeep Ranganathan’s debut film?

He debuted as a director with Comali (2019). His lead acting debut was Love Today (2022).

What is Pradeep Ranganathan’s biggest hit?

Box-office rankings vary by source, so this profile does not name one definitive biggest hit.

What is Pradeep Ranganathan’s latest film?

His most recent acting release in this profile is Love Insurance Kompany (2026).

What is Pradeep Ranganathan’s net worth?

No reliable net worth estimate was found. A media report from October 2025 estimates his annual income at Rs 10 to 15 crore, which is not the same as net worth.

Final Summary

Pradeep Ranganathan has worked in Tamil cinema since 2019 as a director, writer and actor. With award-winning work on Comali and Love Today, and a run of recent releases including Dragon and Dude, he remains a rising name in Tamil cinema.

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