Pradeep Ranganathan and Sai Abhyankkar are now facing Trollers after their recent appearance at the grand audio launch of Dude in Chennai. The film, directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, is set for release soon. The team has been busy promoting the movie through interviews and live events.
During the event, Pradeep Ranganathan’s speech and his on-stage performance with composer Sai Abhyankkar went viral on social media. While many praised their energy, some Trollers began targeting them online.
A few users claimed that Pradeep’s mannerisms looked artificial and that he has changed after the massive success of Love Today and Dragon. Some even compared his behavior to actor Dhanush, who himself is known to imitate Rajinikanth at audio functions.
Sai Abhyankkar wasn’t spared either. Trollers compared his stage presence to Anirudh Ravichander, saying he was trying too hard to act like the popular composer, despite having only one released film under his name so far.
These comments quickly sparked backlash. Many fans defended Pradeep and Sai, calling the hate unnecessary and rooted in jealousy. They argued that people often struggle to accept the success of rising stars from ordinary backgrounds.
Supporters pointed out that Pradeep, who entered Kollywood without any connections, has become a leading actor with just two blockbuster hits an achievement few can claim. As for Sai, though he comes from a film background, fans believe his talent and chart-topping compositions speak louder than any labels.
Despite the criticism, both Pradeep Ranganathan and Sai Abhyankkar continue to receive overwhelming support from fans. The online debate around their success and the growing negativity against them has now become one of the trending topics on social media.
