Pradeep Ranganathan

25 Jul, 1993 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Director/Actor/Story Writer

Biography

Pradeep Ranganathan is an Indian aspirant writer, actor, and director who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. He is renowned as the filmmaker and writer of the Tamil film Comali in 2019. He made his screen breakthrough in 2022 with his own self-directed movie, "Love Today." He won the SIMMA Awards in 2021 as the best debutant director for his noteworthy work as the director of Comali. Personal Life On July 25, 1993, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Pradeep Ranganathan was born. Ranganathan is the name of his father. He attended the nearby Dav School in Chennai, where he completed his education. At Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, he pursued a degree in information technology. He developed a passion for directing during his graduate studies, so during his initial years of college, he produced a few small short films. Later, he refines himself in the direction that will serve him best going forward. Career Pradeep is the producer of several well-known independent films, including WhatsApp Kadhal, College Diaries, TV Kadhai, and App (a) Lock. He also produced videos for Facebook, including Clutch Release Problem, Poojai Atrocities Ayudha, Diwali Atrocities 1 and 2, and Clutch Release Problem. Following his role as a hero in a few films, he turned his attention to creating the script for a future project that would appeal to teenagers. Then he boarded the Jayam Ravi film, Comali . The film earned a lot of praise for its tight script and compelling plot. Pradeep was therefore honoured for the film's victory by receiving the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Filmmaker in 2021. With his movie Love Today , director Pradeep Ranganathan will take over the reins again after a three-year-long pause. It's fascinating to note that Pradeep is also the movie's star. Although the movie once again had a youthful vibe, he was also dazzled by his acting. Because the film's budget was only $5 million, he prompted AGS Entertainment to achieve huge excellence at the box office. Pradeep, who is skilled in acting, directing, and screenwriting, as well as in writing the movie's lyrics, attracted a large audience and helped the film earn over Rs. 70 crores . Controversy Following criticism from Rajinikanth's fan base for the Comali trailer, Pradeep Ranganathan gained notoriety. Rajini has made a fool of his political appearance in the movie. An apology video was subsequently released by the production company and Pradeep Ranganathan. Pradeep once said on stage that the first step in life is difficult for middle-class boys like him to take. As a result, he insisted that every young person's dream should include climbing that first step as challengingly as possible so that they can have excellent potential in their upcoming films.