Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon surpasses Rs 100 crore
Marimuthu’s coming-of-age comedy, the Pradeep Ranganathan-starrer Dragon, was released in theatres on February 21 and has since crossed the Rs 100 crore gross mark worldwide.
Director Ashwath, who previously directed the 2020 rom-com Oh My Kadavule, announced the news on Instagram, elated to have made his first Rs 100 crore.
He wrote, “Dear audience, 100 crore thanks for all the love you have given my team #dragon. Personally when some tried to break my confidence before release ‘ Nanga irukom pathukalam’ sonna unga elarukum nandri. will correct the mistakes in this film and give my next is all I can promise. #first100cr.”
He also congratulated Pradeep on his second Rs 100 crore and wrote, “Extremely happy for my team, my producers @agsentertainment & my hero @pradeep_ranganathan for second 100crore as well.” Pradeep, who debuted as a director with the 2019 film Comali, both directed and debuted as an actor with the 2022 hit Love Today.
Dragon tells the story of D Ragavan Dhanapal, aka Dragon, who leads an aimless life after leaving college until he experiences heartbreak.
Just when he cleans up his life and is on the path to redemption, his past catches up with him.
Anupama Parameswaran and Kayadu Lohar also play lead roles in the film. George Maryan, KS Ravikumar, and Gautham Vasudev Menon play key roles.