Pradeep Ranganathan turned into a hero from a director with Love Today, which became a huge hit at the box office. He continued the form with the following releases, Dragon and Dude, with the former becoming his biggest hit to date. With his consistency, Pradeep Ranganathan is dominating Sivakarthikeyan.
Sivakarthikeyan has steadily grown as a strong box office name with careful film choices. Movies like Doctor, Don, and Amaran helped him become one of the leading stars among Tier-2 heroes. After the success of Amaran, expectations around his market increased, and many believed his next films would reach even bigger numbers.
But his recent releases have not fully met those expectations. The film Madharaasi faced challenges at the box office and struggled to move past the ₹100 crore mark. Similarly, Parasakthi is currently around the ₹80 crore range, making its entry into the ₹100 crore club uncertain.
At the same time, Pradeep Ranganathan has been enjoying consistent box office results. His films Love Today, Dragon, and Dude have all crossed the ₹100 crore mark. Notably, Dude managed strong collections despite receiving mixed reviews. Recent box office trends show Pradeep Ranganathan delivering more consistent ₹100 crore results, while Siva Karthikeyan is currently going through a phase of mixed outcomes.