Pradeep Ranganathan made his directorial debut with Comali, starring Jayam Ravi and Kajal Aggarwal. The film was a box office success. Before directing, Pradeep was known for making short films.
He later made his acting debut as a lead with Love Today, a romantic comedy released in 2022. The film earned 100 crores at the box office. It also established Pradeep as a popular actor and encouraged him to continue acting.
Earlier this year, his second film as a lead, Dragon, released. This coming-of-age drama appealed to youth and families. It also crossed the 100 crore mark. With two back-to-back hits, expectations for his next film were high.
His third film as a lead, Dude, a romantic drama directed by Keerthiswaran, released on Friday. The film received positive word of mouth from audienc