Riding high on the success of Dragon, actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan is gearing up for a busy season ahead with two exciting projects in the pipeline. First up is Dude, a youthful entertainer slated for a Diwali 2025 release. The film marks the directorial debut of Keerthiswaran, with Mamitha Baiju starring opposite Pradeep in the lead role.
Adding to the excitement, Pradeep will also be seen in LIK – Love Insurance Kompany, a romantic comedy directed by Vignesh Shivan and co-produced by Nayanthara. The makers announced that the film is set to hit theatres on September 18, 2025 in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The team has promised grand-scale promotions in the coming weeks.
LIK features Krithi Shetty as the female lead, with a talented ensemble cast including SJ Suryah, Yogi Babu, Gouri G Kishan, and Mysskin. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, while SS Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio joins Nayanthara as co-producer.
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