Pradeep Ranganathan Denies Directing Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Film

On October 8th, 2025, filmmaker and actor Pradeep Ranganathan has officially dismissed rumors that he will be directing an upcoming film featuring Tamil cinema icons Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Ranganathan, who is currently focused on his acting career with two releases scheduled for this Diwali season, expressed gratitude for the speculation but clarified that directing is not part of his immediate plans.

The young talent, who is considered one of the rising stars in Tamil cinema, stated in a recent interview that while he feels honored to be associated with such legendary names, he is currently not taking up any directorial commitments. "I won't be doing that film. I'm not doing it because I'm focused on acting now," Pradeep Ranganathan said.

Meanwhile, the much-anticipated collaboration between Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan remains in the early stages of development. Rajinikanth recently confirmed that discussions are underway, but emphasized that neither the director nor the script has been finalized yet. Kamal Haasan also expressed his eagerness to work with his longtime friend and colleague, stating that their reunion has been a long time coming and that they are determined to make it happen if they find the right story and roles.