Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 25/07/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Pradeep Ranganathan
08/03/2025
Pradeep Ranganathan's latest film Dragon achieved major box office success in early 2025. He 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 full-circle moment highlighted his journey from a discouraged student storyteller to a successful Tamil film director and actor.
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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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| Mother | Name |
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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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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. |