Pradeep Ranganathan plans to return to direction; A sci-fi film after 'Dude' pre-production in progress
Pradeep Ranganathan
is currently wrapping up his next acting venture, 'Dude.' Directed by Keerthivasan, 'Dude' is slated for a
Diwali
release. Post-production work is in full swing, with music composed by Sai Abhyankar. The film has generated strong pre-release buzz, thanks to
Pradeep
's popularity and the youthful tone expected from the project.
Pradeep to direct and act in a new project
Even before 'Dude' hits screens, Pradeep Ranganathan has begun planning his next big move. According to Indiaglitz, he is all set to return to direction and will also play the lead role in this new project. The actor-director has already completed the script, which is said to be in the science fiction genre, a refreshing change from his earlier romantic and youth-oriented themes.
The yet-to-be-titled film will be produced by the production house that bankrolled the director-actor's 'Love Today.
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A bold genre shift with science fiction
The upcoming science-fi enterprise makes an interesting change in the career of Pradeep Ranganathan as he steps into a style that is still relatively unexplained in mainstream Tamil cinema. Known for his latest story and reliable characters, his tech has conspired with fans of science fiction.
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The project is expected to go to the floor soon, and the team is preparing to start pre-production work in the coming weeks.
Pradeep Ranganathan aims big.
Pradeep Ranganathan made his debut as an actor in his own directorial 'Love Today,' which became a sensational hit. Since then, he has been focusing on acting roles; his second release as a hero, 'Dragon,' also went on to become a huge hit. With back-to-back 100 crore films, Pradeep Ranganathan has cemented his place, and he aims to deepen it with his upcoming releases 'Love Insurance Kompany' and 'Dude.'
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