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Bengaluru techie quits job to build falooda brand worth Rs 9 crore from one shop
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Published on 2 May 2026
His falooda gamble was doubted before it scaled
Bengaluru techie Pradeep Kannan walked away from a secure corporate job to start a small ice cream and falooda shop in Karur. Early skeptics questioned the move, but he kept refining recipes and doubling down on quality. What began as a modest outlet grew into a brand with 18-plus stores across India and Dubai, valued at around ₹9 crore today.
- Pradeep Kannan quit a corporate role to open a falooda shop in Karur
- Early skepticism didn’t stop him from refining recipes and improving quality
- The brand expanded to 18-plus outlets in India and Dubai
- Its current valuation is reported at about ₹9 crore
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