Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/07/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Pradeep Ranganathan
Pradeep Ranganathan's latest film Dude, starring Mamitha Baiju, opened strong at the box office, surpassing his previous film's first-day collection with Rs 9.75 crore. The film, which he produced, broke his day 1 record set by Love Today (Rs 4.33 crore) and Dragon (Rs 6.5 crore).
Pradeep Ranganathan shared a nostalgic story from his engineering days at SSN College, posting an old exam paper where he scored 11/50 for writing stories instead of answers, prompting his professor to write 'Dear Pradeep, please don’t write stories.' This moment highlighted his journey from a discouraged student storyteller to a successful Tamil film director and actor, coinciding with the success of Dragon.
Pradeep Ranganathan's film Dragon, for which he co-wrote the story, achieved major box office success in early 2025, opening with Rs 6 crore on day 1 and crossing the Rs 50 crore mark within seven days. The coming-of-age comedy drama, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, became one of the top performers for Kollywood in 2025.
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Bio/Wiki
| Pradeep Ranganathan is an Indian actor, film director, lyricist, producer, singer and screenwriter who works in Tamil cinema. | |
| He is known for directing the hit films Comali (2019) and Love Today (2022), and for starring as the lead in Love Today. | |
| He has received two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and one Filmfare Award South. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar (SSN) College of Engineering, Chennai |
| Educational Qualification | B.Tech in Information Technology |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Ranganathan |
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| Spouse | Unmarried |
Career
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Favourites
| Bollywood Director | Rajkumar Hirani |
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| Music Composer | Yuvan Shakar Raja |
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Social Media
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@PradeepRanganathan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pradeep Ranganathan is an actor and filmmaker from India, mostly working in Tamil cinema. | |
| 2. He received praise for directing the movies Comali (2019) and Love Today (2022). | |
| 3. To start his career, Pradeep made a series of short films, handling various roles like director, writer, and actor. | |
| 4. Jayam Ravi and Vels International gave him the opportunity to direct his first feature film. | |
| 5. Comali (2019) marked his debut as a director, which was a hit at the box office. | |
| 6. In Love Today (2022), Pradeep acted as the lead character, Uthaman Pradeep. | |
| 7. He also contributed as a writer for both Comali (2019) and Love Today (2022). | |
| 8. Pradeep owns the YouTube channel "Pradeep Ranganathan," with over 500K subscribers. | |
| 9. He finds inspiration in Bollywood director Rajkumar Hirani, known for films like Munna Bhai MBBS (2003) and 3 Idiots (2009). | |
| 10. In an interview, Pradeep shared that Love Today (2022) draws from his personal experiences with his ex-girlfriend. | |
| 11. Pradeep is known for his love for dogs. | |
| 12. He scored 98% in his 12th exams and 81% in his college exams without arrears, and got placed in an IT company before entering films. | |
| 13. He is also a playback singer and lyricist. | |
| 14. He co-wrote the story for the 2025 film Dragon, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. | |
| 15. He produced the 2025 film Dude starring Mamitha Baiju. |