Sat Feb 22 13:46:44 UTC 2025: ## Pradeep Ranganathan Reportedly Earns ₹12 Crore for ‘Dragon’
**Chennai, [Date of Publication]** – Actor and director Pradeep Ranganathan, who rose to fame with his directorial debut “Kolamaavu Kokila” and subsequent acting success in “Love Today,” has reportedly earned a hefty sum for his latest film, “Dragon.” Industry sources suggest that Ranganathan commanded a remuneration of ₹12 crore for his role in the recently released film, although official confirmation is pending.
This marks a significant increase from his previous earnings, reflecting his growing star power. After achieving considerable popularity through just two films, Ranganathan’s actions and public statements have also drawn significant attention, drawing comparisons to established actor Dhanush. The release of “Dragon” alongside Dhanush’s “Nilavu” further fueled this comparison.
“Dragon,” directed by Ashwath Marimuthu (“Oh My Kadavule”), has received positive reviews and is reported to be performing well at the box office. While initial trailers suggested a college-centric narrative, the creators clarified that the college setting only constitutes about 20% of the film.
Ranganathan’s upcoming projects include “LIK – Life Insurance Corporation,” directed by Vignesh Shivan, although progress on this film has reportedly been slow despite the viral success of its previously released song, “Deema Deema.” The actor’s substantial pay for “Dragon” underscores his escalating position in the Tamil film industry.
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