Pradeep E. Ragav

Pradeep E. Ragav, born December 28, 1991, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is one of those editors who stepped into the game and just kept swinging. Seriously, the guy’s fingerprints are all over some of the most interesting films to come out of the South Indian industry in the last few years. You’ve probably heard of "Captain" (2022)—yeah, that sci-fi action flick with a vibe all its own. Pradeep was the wizard in the editing room piecing all the madness together. And then there’s "Tik Tik Tik" from 2018. You remember, the one where they tried to save Earth from an asteroid? South India’s first space film, no less. Editing something that ambitious? Not a walk in the park, but Pradeep handled it like a pro, keeping things tight and the tension dialed up. He didn’t just stick to sci-fi, though. "Neevevaro" (also 2018) showed he’s just as comfortable in the thriller lane. That movie is all twists and double-backs, and you need an editor who knows when to hold back and when to go all-in with the reveals. Pradeep’s got this knack for timing, for knowing exactly when to cut and when to let a moment breathe. He’s not one of those editors who wants to show off—his work is clean, precise, but never flashy for the sake of it. Born and raised in Chennai, he’s part of this new wave of talent making Tamil cinema pop off the screen. And honestly? If you start seeing his name in the credits, you know you’re in for something slick.