Early Life and Background

Pradeep Ranganathan was born on the 25th of July in 1993 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Brought up in a middle-class family, he developed a great interest in movies at a young age. His interest in storytelling and filmmaking grew out of his school years, when he used to put together short films and skits with friends.

He grew up in the education system of Chennai, and at the young age of 18, he enrolled at the Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering (SSN College) to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. While at university, Pradeep started out as an amateur film director, which soon had his work go viral on social media. What came out of that time was very creative content, humorous and which resonated with large audiences.

Personal Details: Age, Size, and Also.

• Full Name: Pradeep R. Ranganathan.
• Date of Birth: July 25 1993.
• Birthplace: Chennai, which is in Tamil Nadu, India.
• Age (as of 2025): Thirty-two years.
• Height: 5’6” (which is about 1.68 meters).
• Weight: Around 60 kg (approx).
• Profession: Director, Performer in film, Author of screenplays.
• Nationality: Indian.
• Zodiac Sign: Leandro.

Girlfriend and Relationship Status

As of 2025, Pradeep Ranganathan is single and has not made public any of his relationships. There have been reports of him and actress Kayadu Lohar, which he hasn’t verified. Pradeep tends to keep his personal life to himself and puts more focus on his professional success. What little social information we do get is about his love for the film industry as opposed to personal info; also, he maintains a down-to-earth image, although he is a celebrity.

Career Journey

Early Beginnings

Pradeep began his career in the world of short films, which he produced while he was in college. His short films, like Whatsapp Kadhal and College Diaries, went viral and also displayed his different narrative style and talent in storytelling. It was through these short films that he broke into the Tamil film industry.

Breakthrough as a Director

In 2019, he got his big break when he directed Comali, which saw him work with Jayam Ravi and Kajal Aggarwal. The film looked at how technology and modern society play a role in human relationships, which was also a commercial and critical success. Also in that film, Pradeep made a cameo in the climax, which in turn indicated his acting talent.

Rise as an Actor and Filmmaker

In 2022, Pradeep premiered in the film Love Today, which also saw him penning and directing. The movie turned out to be a hit, which was lauded for its in-depth look at contemporary relationships in the digital age. Also, his performance was very well received, which in turn made him a frontrunner of the new age talent in the Tamil film industry.

Following this, he starred in Dragon (2025), which was directed by Ashwath Marimuthu along with Anupama Parameswaran and Kayadu Lohar. The film did very well at the box office and also strengthened his standing as an actor and storyteller. Also reported is that Pradeep is in the works for Love Insurance Company and also has a science fiction directorial project, which he is producing.

Net Worth in 2025

As of 2025, Pradeep Ranganathan’s net worth is reported to be between 2 and 3 crores (that’s about $1 million USD). From film direction, acting, writing and brand deals, we see what his main source of income is. Also, with his great rise in popularity and large pipeline of projects to come, we expect to see a large growth in his earnings in the years to come.

Achievements and Future Outlook

At the age of 32, Pradeep Ranganathan has accomplished what many only dream of doing; he has had success as a director and an actor. He’s known for films which have great emotional depth, humour and are very much of the present time, which in turn young people do not look away from.

In the future, we see Pradeep expanding into new genres, which may include pan-Indian cinema. Also with his innovative approach to storytelling and many talents, he is at present one of the most influential up-and-coming stars in the Tamil film industry.