Pradeep Ranganathan
{{Short description|Indian film director and actor (born 1993)}}
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| birth_place = Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|film director|screenwriter}}
| years_active = 2019{{ndash}}present
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Pradeep Ranganathan is an Indian actor, film director and screenwriter who works in Tamil cinema.{{cite news |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/director-pradeep-ranganathan-to-play-lead-in-his-next-directorial-love-today-5516329.html |title=Director Pradeep Ranganathan to Play Lead in His Next Directorial Love Today |work=News18 |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=31 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031164955/https://www.news18.com/news/india/director-pradeep-ranganathan-to-play-lead-in-his-next-directorial-love-today-5516329.html |url-status=live}} He is known for directing Comali (2019) and Love Today (2022), debuting as a lead actor in the latter.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pradeep-ranganathans-film-gets-vijays-film-title/articleshow/92646522.cms |title=Pradeep Ranganathan's film gets Vijay's film title |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829171627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/pradeep-ranganathans-film-gets-vijays-film-title/articleshow/92646522.cms |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-is-not-a-revengeful-romance-its-a-sweet-dedication-to-my-ex-girlfriend-pradeep-ranganathan/articleshow/92756180.cms |title=Love Today is not a revengeful romance; it's a sweet dedication to my ex-girlfriend: Pradeep Ranganathan |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829171626/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-is-not-a-revengeful-romance-its-a-sweet-dedication-to-my-ex-girlfriend-pradeep-ranganathan/articleshow/92756180.cms |url-status=live}}{{cite magazine |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/director-pradeep-ranganathan-dedicating-next-film-to-the-girl-who-left-me-news-206696 |title=Director Pradeep Ranganathan: Dedicating Next Film To The Girl Who Left Me |magazine=Outlook |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=4 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704112635/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/director-pradeep-ranganathan-dedicating-next-film-to-the-girl-who-left-me-news-206696 |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/04/love-today-is-a-very-close-to-heart-filmpradeep-ranganathan-32533.html |title=Love Today is a very close-to-heart film: Pradeep Ranganathan |work=Cinema Express |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=19 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221119183842/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/04/love-today-is-a-very-close-to-heart-filmpradeep-ranganathan-32533.html |url-status=live}}
Career
Pradeep Ranganathan studied at SSN College of Engineering. Pradeep began his career by making several short films including Whatsapp Kadhal (2015) and he used to multi-task by doing acting, editing and directing.{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tamil-short-film-whatsapp-kadhal-depicts-a-new-trend-in-love/articleshow/48516137.cms |title=Tamil short film 'Whatsapp Kadhal' depicts a new trend in love |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829171628/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/tamil-short-film-whatsapp-kadhal-depicts-a-new-trend-in-love/articleshow/48516137.cms |url-status=live}} He received his first feature film directorial debut opportunity from Ravi Mohan and Vels International who were impressed after watching some of his short films.{{Cite news |title='Comali' director Pradeep Ranganathan to make his acting debut |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/Oct/05/comali-directorpradeep-ranganathan-to-make-his-acting-debut-2367609.html |access-date=26 December 2022 |newspaper=The New Indian Express |archive-date=26 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226033355/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/oct/05/comali-directorpradeep-ranganathan-to-make-his-acting-debut-2367609.amp |url-status=live}}
The film's title, which was revealed to be Comali (2019), also starred Kajal Aggarwal and the film became a commercial success at the box office. Pradeep Ranganathan also eventually made a cameo appearance during the climax portion of Comali.{{Cite news |date=8 November 2022 |title=I've narrated a story to Vijay, confirms Love Today director Pradeep Ranganathan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ive-narrated-a-story-to-vijay-confirms-love-today-director-pradeep-ranganathan-8256516/ |access-date=26 December 2022 |newspaper=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=26 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226033353/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ive-narrated-a-story-to-vijay-confirms-love-today-director-pradeep-ranganathan-8256516/ |url-status=live}} He was the subject of controversy before the theatrical release of Comali as Rajinikanth's fans demanded the film to be boycotted due to the depiction of the flashback of Rajinikanth where he promised to enter the politics in 1996 being mentioned in a portion of the film trailer.{{Cite web |date=14 August 2019 |title=Joke on Rajini sir wasn't morally wrong to me: 'Comali' director Pradeep intv |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/joke-rajini-sir-wasnt-morally-wrong-me-comali-director-pradeep-intv-107215 |access-date=26 December 2022 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=26 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226033359/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/joke-rajini-sir-wasnt-morally-wrong-me-comali-director-pradeep-intv-107215 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |date=4 August 2019 |title=Rajinikanth fans outrage as Comali trailer mocks Tamil superstar |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rajinikanth-fans-outrage-as-comali-trailer-mocks-tamil-superstar/story-mkmGIaTiaXbcdvxo4POwOP.html |access-date=26 December 2022 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014084402/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rajinikanth-fans-outrage-as-comali-trailer-mocks-tamil-superstar/story-mkmGIaTiaXbcdvxo4POwOP.html |url-status=live}} It was also a major talking point and highlight in the trailer of the film. The scene was subsequently removed from the film following the backlash.{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=5 August 2019 |title=Controversial Rajinikanth scene will be removed: 'Comali' director Pradeep Ranganathan |language=en-IN |newspaper=The Hindu |url-access=subscription |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/controversial-rajinikanth-scene-will-be-removed-comali-director-pradeep-ranganathan/article61587352.ece |access-date=26 December 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=26 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226033358/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/controversial-rajinikanth-scene-will-be-removed-comali-director-pradeep-ranganathan/article61587352.ece |url-status=live}}
His second directorial venture, Love Today (2022) was based on his short film App(a) Lock and was a modest small budgeted theatrical release in Tamil Nadu. However, upon release, it became an instant blockbuster and surpassed expectations.{{Cite news |date=9 November 2022 |title=Pradeep Ranganathan on Love Today success: 'Are the things I am hearing and seeing real?' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/pradeep-ranganathan-on-love-today-success-are-the-things-i-am-hearing-and-seeing-real-8258228/ |access-date=26 December 2022 |newspaper=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=26 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226033353/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/pradeep-ranganathan-on-love-today-success-are-the-things-i-am-hearing-and-seeing-real-8258228/ |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/comali-director-pradeep-ranganathan-to-play-the-protagonist-in-his-next-film/articleshow/86681206.cms |title='Comali' director Pradeep Ranganathan to play the protagonist in his next film |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829171627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/comali-director-pradeep-ranganathan-to-play-the-protagonist-in-his-next-film/articleshow/86681206.cms |url-status=live}}{{cite news |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/pradeep-ranganathan-release-the-first-song-from-love-today-starring-pradeep-ranganathan-as-the-hero-/articleshow/93289244.cms |title=Pradeep Ranganathan :பிரதீப் ரங்கநாதன் ஹீரோவாக நடித்துள்ள லவ் டுடே பட முதல் பாடல் வெளியிடு…! |work=Samayam |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829171627/https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/pradeep-ranganathan-release-the-first-song-from-love-today-starring-pradeep-ranganathan-as-the-hero-/articleshow/93289244.cms |url-status=live}} Ranganathan rose to prominence and became an overnight sensation with Love Today. He also made his full-fledged acting debut with the film, playing the main male lead.{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=3 November 2022 |title=Tamil director Pradeep Ranganathan on 'Love Today', turning actor, and the evolving nature of romance |language=en-IN |newspaper=The Hindu |url-access=subscription |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamil-director-pradeep-ranganathan-on-love-today-turning-actor-and-the-evolving-nature-of-romance/article66090774.ece |access-date=26 December 2022 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=26 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226033357/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tamil-director-pradeep-ranganathan-on-love-today-turning-actor-and-the-evolving-nature-of-romance/article66090774.ece |url-status=live}} He later revealed that the film reflects and relates to everyone, as everyone would have faced these situations in their life.{{Cite news |date=2022-07-09 |title=Love Today is not a revengeful romance; it’s a sweet dedication to my ex-girlfriend: Pradeep Ranganathan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/love-today-is-not-a-revengeful-romance-its-a-sweet-dedication-to-my-ex-girlfriend-pradeep-ranganathan/articleshow/92756180.cms |access-date=2024-05-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Filmography
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= Other crew positions =
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! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Credited as !Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Ref heading}} | |
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| rowspan="2" |2019 | LKG
| Additional dialogue writer | | |
| Comali
| Director and writer |Lyricist for "Paisa Note" and "Hi Sonna Pothum" |{{cite magazine |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-soorari-pottru-yajamana-win-big-at-siima-awards-2021/395138 |title='Soorari Pottru', 'Yajamana' Win Big At SIIMA Awards 2021 |magazine=Outlook |access-date=29 August 2022 |archive-date=29 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829171630/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-soorari-pottru-yajamana-win-big-at-siima-awards-2021/395138 |url-status=live}} | |
| 2025
| Loveyapa |Producer |Hindi film; remake of Love Today |
Awards and nominations
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|+ ! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Work ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
| scope="row" |Filmfare Awards South
|2024 |{{won}} |
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| rowspan="2" scope="row" |South Indian International Movie Awards
|2021 |Best Debut Director – Tamil |{{won}} | |
| 2023
|{{won}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|10869704}}
- {{YouTube|c=UCUOc_ugqjTpQBxevuaEJ-8w}}
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Category:Tamil-language film directors
Category:South Indian International Movie Awards winners
Category:Filmfare Awards South winners
Category:21st-century Indian actors
Category:Indian male film actors