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Actor and filmmaker Pradeep Ranganathan ’s romantic drama ‘ Love Today ’ continues to spark conversation long after its release. The film split audiences with its bold look at modern love while also becoming a major commercial success by crossing 100 crore worldwide. Now it has earned fresh appreciation from scriptwriter and cinematographer Bahul Ramesh , who has worked on ‘Kishkindha Kaandam’ and ‘Eko’. He spoke recently about how the film inspired him and why it stands apart for today’s viewers.

Praise during a new interviewSpeaking in a conversation with Galatta Plus , as reported by the outlet, Bahul celebrated ‘Love Today’ as an innovative and creative attempt that breaks away from what he sees as predictable storytelling in contemporary romance. In his view, most films dealing with love lean heavily on familiar beats and emotional shortcuts. “It is different from cliched and cheesy love stories,” Bahul said, noting that the Tamil hit brought a fresh perspective to relationships shaped by social media, smartphones and mistrust.

Bahul credited director Pradeep Ranganathan for being bold enough to take a risk both behind and in front of the camera. The filmmaker not only wrote and directed ‘Love Today’ but also starred in it. Bahul admired that confidence, calling it a daring call of the director who acted as well in the film. According to him, Pradeep’s attention to detail made the film more compelling. “He made sure every single second of the movie counted to make something unique and innovative. He did not spare even a second,” he explained.

Film techniques that stood outBahul highlighted the technical elements that impressed him the most. He pointed out how Pradeep introduced montage moments and VFX in non-dialogue stretches, saying those touches add to the humor and the plot. For Bahul, such creative flourishes allow the film to move briskly while staying entertaining, especially for young viewers who connect strongly with fast-paced visuals.

The writer and cinematographer also shared a list of screenplays he admires. They include Mani Ratnam’s work on ‘Kannathil Muthamittal’ and Vetri Maaran’s script for ‘Aadukalam’, along with the Hindi family drama ‘Kapoor and Sons’ and international titles such as ‘The Prestige’, ‘Ugly’ and ‘Interstellar’. His remarks place ‘Love Today’ among films he sees as fearless in their storytelling choices, proving why this polarizing hit continues to inspire conversations among filmmakers and fans alike.