Move over, established stars, there’s a new star in town and the box office is his kingdom.
While even A-listers are sweating over empty seats, one guy is casually turning every movie he touches into gold.
That guy is Pradeep Ranganathan, and his career right now isn’t just a hot streak-it’s a full-blown meteor shower.
Get this: he’s only been a lead actor for a couple of years, and he’s just pulled off something ridiculously rare. Three movies. Three consecutive blockbusters. No warm-up, no fumbling, just pure, unadulterated hits. His latest film, Dude, is still crushing it in theaters, proving his Midas touch is no fluke.
But let’s talk about the real tea: the paycheck glow-up. It’s a journey in itself.
Pradeep Ranganathan’s Salary
The Humble Start: Back in 2022, Pradeep wasn’t just the star of Love Today; he wrote and directed it, too. For pulling triple duty, his initial fee was a modest ₹70 lakh. But then the film, made for just ₹7 crore, went on a rampage and grossed over ₹100 crore! The producers were so thrilled they slapped on a bonus of another ₹80 lakh, bringing his total to a cool ₹1.5 crore. A true “you rock, here’s more” moment.
The “Okay, He’s a Star” Payout: Next up was Dragon. The film exploded, raking in over ₹150 crore globally. And for this one? His price tag skyrocketed to a reported ₹8 crore though it was claimed that he had got Rs 12 crore. Talk about a promotion!
Dude Remuneration
The “Bankable Superstar” Fee: Now, for the currently-running Dude, he’s reportedly bagged a whopping ₹12 crore+. The best part? The makers basically covered their costs before the movie even hit theaters, just by selling the streaming and satellite rights. That’s the kind of bankable power that gives producers sweet dreams.
More over, this movie was well-marketed by Mythri Movie Makers and and Dude was released in Tamil and Telugu languages.
So, from ₹70 lakh to ₹12 crore+ in just three films? That’s not just a success story-it’s a masterclass in climbing the ladder at lightning speed. The industry is watching, and it’s clear Pradeep Ranganathan is just getting started.