Pradeep Ranganathan has quietly become one of Tamil cinema 's most bankable young stars with three consecutive Rs. 100 crore worldwide hits like ' Love Today ,' 'Dragon' and 'Dude'. Now the actor-writer is setting his sights on Telugu cinema. According to new reports, Ranganathan is in talks to make his Telugu debut in an action thriller to be directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti , the filmmaker behind cult classics 'Anukokunda Oka Roju,' 'Sahasam,' and 'Manamantha.'
Pradeep Ranganathan's film with Chandra Sekhar Yeleti According to a report by Cinecorn, Pradeep Ranganathan, who is set to make his Telugu debut, is now also set to work with reputed filmmaker Chandra Sekhar Yeleti under the banner Mythri Movie Makers , known for backing films like ‘Pushpa 2’, ‘Ustaad Bhagat’, ‘Peddi’ and more collaborating with top artists.
The new film is said to be an action thriller. This kind of story suits both Pradeep and Yeleti. Pradeep is known for youthful and fun films, but he also likes trying new things. On the other hand, Yeleti is known for smart and different stories. Speculations suggest the film can offer something fresh and exciting on screen. Right now, there is no official announcement. Details about the shooting and other actors are yet to be known.
Chandra Sekhar Yeleti is known for successful outings including ‘Anukokunda Oka Roju’, ‘Sahasam’, ‘Manamantha’ and more.
About ‘Dude’Pradeep Ranganathan’s last film was 'Dude’, directed by Keerthiswara which was a romantic comedy revolving around Agan and his complicated relationship with Kural, with the story turning on impulsive choices and emotional fallout. The movie gradually shifts from a light rom-com to a more serious message about freedom to love and caste discrimination.
The main cast includes Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, and Aishwarya Sharma. As per Sacnilk, ‘Dude’ collected over Rs 114 crore worldwide, marking his third consecutive outing to hit the Rs 100 crore mark.