Pradeep Ranganathan: From IT Job to India's First ₹100 Crore Hattrick Actor
He quit IT job without telling family, fooled parents that he was on night shift WFH. Now, he is India’s first Rs 100 crore hattrick actor
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Pradeep Ranganathan has made headlines for his remarkable journey from quitting his IT job to becoming India's first actor to achieve a ₹100 crore hattrick with his films. His latest release, Love Insurance Kompany, has garnered ₹31.60 crore in its opening week, showcasing his rise in Tamil cinema.
- 01Pradeep Ranganathan quit his IT job without informing his family, pretending to work night shifts.
- 02His latest film, Love Insurance Kompany, earned ₹31.60 crore in its first five days.
- 03He became the first Indian actor to achieve a ₹100 crore hattrick with three consecutive films.
- 04His previous hits include Love Today (2022), Dragon (2025), and Dude (2025).
- 05Pradeep's story inspires young aspirants to pursue their dreams despite risks.
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Pradeep Ranganathan is gaining acclaim for his role in Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), directed by Vignesh Shivan, which has earned ₹31.60 crore in its first five days at the box office. An old video of him discussing his unconventional journey has gone viral, revealing that he quietly quit his IT job without informing his family, instead pretending to work night shifts. For one and a half years, he maintained this facade while pursuing his passion for filmmaking. His breakthrough came with the film Love Today in 2022, and he has since become the first Indian actor to achieve a ₹100 crore hattrick, with his films Love Today, Dragon, and Dude all crossing this milestone globally. Pradeep's rise from filmmaker to a leading actor is inspiring many young aspirants in Tamil cinema, as he continues to build a strong fan base and establish himself as a promising talent.
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Pradeep's success story encourages aspiring actors in India to take risks and pursue their dreams, showing that unconventional paths can lead to significant achievements.
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