Pradeep Ranganathan Hikes Remuneration For Film With Chandra Sekhar Yeleti - What Is His Reported Salary?

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Ranganathan, who is riding high on consecutive successes, is reportedly set to collaborate with acclaimed Telugu filmmaker Chandra Sekhar Yeleti for an upcoming film. While an official announcement is still awaited, the film is expected to mark Pradeep’s first straight Telugu venture. Adding to the speculation are details about his remuneration, with several reports suggesting a massive Rs 50 crore salary.

Pradeep Ranganathan To Hike Salary For Telugu Film?

Pradeep Ranganathan has built a strong fan base in the Telugu states, thanks to the success of his films like Love Today, Dragon, and Dude. These films performed well across regions, making him a familiar face among Telugu audiences even before officially entering the industry. One of the biggest talking points surrounding the project is Pradeep’s reported remuneration.

According to reports, the actor may be charging a staggering Rs 50 crore for the film. This marks a huge jump from his earlier reported fee of around Rs 12–13 crore per film. From earning just Rs 50 lakh during his early days, Pradeep’s journey in films sees a huge jump. He is now among the highest-paid young actors in Kollywood.

About Chandra Sekhar Yeleti

Chandra Sekhar Yeleti is a renowned Telugu director and screenwriter celebrated for his gripping thrillers and character-focused storytelling. He made his debut with the award-winning Aithe (2003) and has since delivered acclaimed films such as Anukokunda Oka Roju (2005), Okkadunnadu (2007), Prayanam (2009), Sahasam (2013), Manamantha (2016), and Check (2021).The yet-to-be-confirmed project is rumoured to be backed by Mythri Movie Makers, a major production house known for delivering blockbuster films across Tamil and Telugu cinema. The banner has previously backed several high-profile projects, including Pushpa 2, Good Bad Ugly, and Ustaad Bhagat Singh and upcoming films like Ranabaali, Soori 07 and Allu Arjun's AA23.

Pradeep Ranganathan's Upcoming Films

Meanwhile, Pradeep Ranganathan is gearing up for the release of Love Insurance Kompany, directed by Vignesh Shivan. The sci-fi romantic drama is scheduled to hit theatres on April 10. Set in the year 2040, the story revolves around a futuristic concept where love can be insured, and relationships are predicted and managed using advanced technology. Apart from Pradeep, SJ Suryah and Krithi Shetty also star in lead roles in LIK. The cast for the film also includes Gouri Kishan, Yogi Babu, Seeman, Shah Ra, Malavika, Mysskin, Anandaraj and Sunil Reddy, among others. The film's music is by Anirudh Ravichander, and it is produced by Nayanthara.