Pradeep Ranganathan is all set to hit the theaters with his film Love Insurance Company (LIK), which is scheduled to release on April 10, 2026. Ahead of its release, reports suggest that the actor may next collaborate with Chandra Shekhar Yeleti and increase his salary.
Pradeep Ranganathan to increase his salary for next film with Chandra Shekhar Yeleti?
According to a report by Times Now, Pradeep Ranganathan A huge fee of Rs 50 crore can be charged for the film. This is a significant jump from his previously reported fee of around Rs 12-13 crore per film. However, this is unconfirmed, as no official announcement has been made yet.
Reportedly, Pradeep is all set to appear in the lead role in a film financed by Mythri Movie Makers, which is their second collaboration after Dude. The upcoming project is speculated to be an action thriller, directed by Chandra Shekhar Yeleti, known for films like Anukokunda Oka Roju, Okkadunnadu and Prayanam.
Pradeep Ranganathan’s work front
Pradeep Ranganathan was last seen in the lead role in Dude, directed by Keertheeswaran. The romantic comedy revolves around two cousins who enter into a fake marriage to save the bride’s life and secure a secure future for her with her real lover.
Apart from Pradeep, the film stars Mamita Baiju, R. Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini and Aishwarya Sharma play the lead roles.
Looking ahead, the actor will be seen in director Vignesh Shivan’s film Love Insurance Company (LIK)A sci-fi romantic comedy. The film is based in a futuristic version of Chennai in the year 2040, where romance is also programmed through apps and measured using technology. In this world, a man who believes in old-fashioned love meets Dheeme, a tech-savvy woman.
As their relationship becomes a threat to Suriyan, the CEO of a love app, the young man must fight for his love against corporate forces and a technology-driven approach to relationships.
Apart from PR, there are also stars in the film Kriti ShettySJ Suryah, Seeman, Yogi Babu, Gauri G Kishan and Shah Ra are in lead roles. Additionally, Anirudh Ravichander composes the songs and background score and also lends his voice to a robot character.
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