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Pradeep Ranganathan is a versatile Indian filmmaker and actor in the Tamil film industry. Known for his relatable storytelling and modern take on youth-centric narratives, he made his directorial debut with Comali (2019) and later gained widespread recognition for Love Today (2022), where he also starred as the lead. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Pradeep transitioned from an engineering graduate and IT professional to becoming one of the promising new-age talents in Tamil cinema, celebrated for both his direction and acting.
Pradeep Ranganathan is a versatile Indian filmmaker and actor in the Tamil film industry. Known for his relatable storytelling and modern take on youth-centric narratives, he made his directorial debut with Comali (2019) and later gained widespread recognition for Love Today (2022), where he also starred as the lead. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Pradeep transitioned from an engineering graduate and IT professional to becoming one of the promising new-age talents in Tamil cinema, celebrated for both his direction and acting.
Pradeep Ranganathan is a talented Indian filmmaker and actor primarily working in the Tamil film industry. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Pradeep began his academic journey by studying engineering at SSN College of Engineering. Before entering the world of cinema, he worked in the IT sector. His passion for storytelling led him to create short films like WhatsApp Kadhal and App(a) Lock, where he took on multiple roles including writing, directing, and editing. These early projects caught the attention of the Tamil film industry and encouraged him to pursue filmmaking full-time. Pradeep made his directorial debut with Comali (2019), which was well-received for its humor and social commentary. He gained widespread recognition with Love Today (2022), where he not only directed but also played the lead role, earning critical and commercial success. In 2025, he starred in Dragon, further establishing his reputation as a versatile actor-director. Known for his youthful, relatable narratives and modern storytelling style, Pradeep Ranganathan continues to be one of the most promising and influential new-age talents in Tamil cinema.
Pradeep Ranganathan is a talented Indian filmmaker and actor primarily working
in the Tamil film industry. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Pradeep began his academic journey by studying engineering at SSN College of Engineering. Before entering the world of cinema, he worked in the IT sector. His passion for storytelling led him to create short films like WhatsApp Kadhal and App(a) Lock, where he took on multiple roles including writing, directing, and editing. These early projects caught the attention of the Tamil film industry and encouraged him to pursue filmmaking full-time. Pradeep made his directorial debut with Comali (2019), which was well-received for its humor and social commentary. He gained widespread recognition with Love Today (2022), where he not only directed but also played the lead role, earning critical and commercial success. In 2025, he starred in Dragon, further establishing his reputation as a versatile actor-director. Known for his youthful, relatable narratives and modern storytelling style, Pradeep Ranganathan continues to be one of the most promising and influential new-age talents in Tamil cinema.
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Pradeep Ranganathan - Filmography
Total Movies: 3
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Personal details
- Alternative names Pradeep Rangan
- Height 5′ 7″
- Born July 25, 1993 · Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
- Other works
- Actor, Director, Writer
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Pradeep Ranganathan is an Indian filmmaker and actor known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He is recognized for directing Comali (2019) and starring in Love Today (2022
Some of his notable films include Comali (2019), Love Today (2022), and Dragon (2025).
Yes, he has directed films like Comali and Love Today, and he made his acting debut as a lead in Love Today
He studied engineering at SSN College of Engineering and worked in the IT sector before moving full-time into filmmaking and acting.
Yes, he is a writer, story contributor, and screenplay writer for his films, as well as for his short films like App(a) Lock and WhatsApp Kadhal.
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Trivia
Pradeep Ranganathan worked in the IT sector before pursuing a career in films.
He studied engineering at SSN College of Engineering.
His filmmaking journey began with short films like WhatsApp Kadhal and App(a) Lock.
He made his directorial debut with Comali (2019).
Gained widespread recognition with Love Today (2022), where he also played the lead role.
Quotes
“I want my stories to feel real and relatable to the audience.”
“Cinema should reflect the world we live in, with humor and heart
Trademarks
Youth-centric, relatable storytelling.
Modern take on relationships and social issues.
Multi-tasking in his films — often directing, writing, and acting simultaneously.
Focus on humor blended with emotional narratives.
Nicknames
Pradeep, Ranga
Salaries
Estimated ₹3–5 crore for Love Today (2022).
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