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Ranjith Balakrishnan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Ranjith made his directorial debut in 2001 with Ravanaprabhu, the sequel to Devaasuram.
Ranjith is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil and Malayalam films. He is also a former politician who joined various parties, including AIADMK, PMK and AMMK.
Ranjith Pathegama Gamage is a professor of civil engineering and a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. His research focuses on sustainability, energy, and climate change, with projects on geothermal energy, unconventional gas, CO2 sequestration, and mineral exploration.
Pa. Ranjith is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who primarily works in Tamil cinema. [1] He made his directorial debut with the 2012 romantic comedy Attakathi, before earning positive reviews for his second film, the political action-drama Madras (2014).
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Ranjith Balakrishnan was born on Saturday, 5 September 1964 (age 57 years; as of 2022) in Balussery, Kozhikode, Kerala. He did his graduation from the School of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur, in 1985.
Writer
In the late 1980s, Ranjith worked on the skits and television serials for the Doordarshan channel. Ranjith made his writing debut with the Indian Malayalam language film ‘Oru Maymasa Pulariyil’ (1987). He has written the story of the film ‘Orkkappurathu’ (1988). Some other films written by Ranjith include ‘Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal’ (1989), ‘Pradeshika Varthakal’ (1989), ‘Pookkalam Varavayi’ (1991). During this period, he worked with the Indian film director, Viji Thampi and released some...
Director
After scripting various films, Ranjith made his directorial debut with the film ‘Raavanaprabhu’ in 2001. Some other Malayalam language films directed by Ranjith include ‘Nandanam’ (2002), ‘Mizhi Randilum’ (2003), ‘Black’ (2004), ‘Chandrolsavam’ (2005), ‘Prajapathi’ (2006), ‘Kaiyoppu’ (2007), ‘Rock N’ Roll’ (2007), ‘Thirakkatha’ (2008), ‘Indian Rupee’ (2011), ‘Spirit’ (2012), ‘Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty’ (2013), ‘Njaan’ (2014), ‘Loham’ (2015).
Producer
In 2009, Ranjith produced an Indian Malayalam language film named ‘Kerala Cafe.’ This film was directed by a team of ten directors. Some other films produced by Ranjith include ‘Pranchiyettan & the Saint’ (2010), ‘Bavuttiyude Namathil’ (2012).
His film ‘ Thirakkatha’ (2008) won the National Award for the Best Malayalam Feature Film.Ranjith Balakrishnan won the Filmfare Awards South for the Best Director category for the film, ‘Thirakkatha.’‘Thirakkatha’ film won the best film award in the Idea-Mathrubhumi-Amrita Film Awards 2009.He won the Filmfare Awards South for the Best Film and Best Director category for the film ‘Pranchiyettan & the Saint.’His film ‘Munnariyippu’ won the Best Film award in the Filmfare Awards South.The Malayalam film, ‘Indian Rupee,’ won the National Film Award for the Best Feature Film in Malayalam language.The Indian Malayalam language film Loham (2015), directed by Ranjith, made a budget of Rupees 15 crore after its release.
Ranjith Balakrishnan is a veteran filmmaker who has written, directed, and produced several acclaimed Malayalam films. He has won multiple awards, including National and Filmfare, and is the current chairman of the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.
Jun 14, 2024 · Ranjith is a boy's name that means 'colored' or 'delighted' in Sanskrit and 'winner' or 'King' in Hindi. Learn about its pronunciation, history, notable people, social media presence, fictional works, and more.
In an audio clip released to the media, Ranjith said he has sent his resignation letter to the minister of culture Saji Cheriyan and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the wake of the allegations...
