Renjith
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Ranjith is an India
n screen writer, director
, producer
and occasional actor who works in Malayalam cinema
.
In his career spanning over two decades, he has scripted several high-grossing films including Devaasuram (1993), Aaraam Thampuran (1997), Summer in Bethlehem (1998), and Narasimham
(2000).
In the year 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu
, a sequel to Devaasuram. His films have attained critical acclaim as well, with films such as Nandanam
(2002), Kaiyoppu
(2007), Thirakkatha
(2008), Paleri Manikyam (2009), Pranchiyettan and the Saint (2010), and Indian Rupee
(2011). He produced the anthology film
Kerala Cafe
(2009), consisting of ten short films by ten filmmakers.
Ranjith played the role of the protagonist, Induchoodan, in Gulmohar
(2008), written by Deedi Damodaran and directed by Jayaraj
.
He won the 2008 National Film Award
for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
for Thirakkatha
.
, Kerala
, Ranjith was artistically inclined even during his school days. It was his opposition to conventional college education that landed him at Thrissur
School of Drama. Here, he bonded with a group of artistic talents that included Alex Kadavil, at whose house in Thiruvanthapuram Ranjith stayed for a while after his education. During the late eighties, Ranjith tried his hand at skits and television serials for Doordarshan
.
(1987), which marked his entry into Malayalam cinema. In the year 1988, Ranjith made his formal entry into the film world by writing the story for Orkkapurathu
, a fun-adventure film directed by Kamal with Mohanlal
in the lead. The immediate success of Orkkapurathu brought Ranjith several chances to work in films. In the late eighties and early nineties, Ranjith wrote scripts for several small budget films mainly for Kamal, including Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
(1989), Pradeshika Varthakal (1989), and Pookkalam Varavayi
(1991). Another director with whom Ranjith joined hands in those days was Viji Thampi
. This team brought out Witness
(1988), Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990), Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
(1989), and Kaalalpada (1990), all with Jayaram
in the lead role. Another simultaneous work of his was Pavakoothu (1990) for Srikuttan, with Jayaram as hero. Despite having a series of subsequent films in his hands, and most being average hits, Ranjith could not establish himself as a successful writer. In the year 1992, he wrote Neelagiri
for I. V. Sasi
, which bombed at the box office, followed Johnnie Walker
, directed by Jayaraj
, which too failed to create any impact at the box office.
, his film based on the life of Mullassery Rajajagopal, a father-like figure to him, turned into a huge hit at the box office. With Mohanlal
in the lead and directed by I. V. Sasi
, Devasuram was both critically and commercially a very big success. Mohanlal
's performance was highly appreciated and it opened a new genre of feudal stories in Malayalam cinema. Within two months of the release of Devasuram
, his next movie, Maya Mayuram
(directed by Sibi Malayil
and starring Mohanlal
) was released, but it did not meet its anticipated success. According to Ranjith, Maya Mayuram is one of his best films and its failure affected him greatly. Ranjith mentioned in an interview that when several directors, whom he approached with the script, showed no interest in Maya Mayuram, it was Mohanlal
who convinced Sibi Malayil
to take it up. Yadavam, his next film in 1993 (directed by Jomon and starring Suresh Gopi
) did him no good in career. In the year 1994, Ranjith joined hands with Shaji Kailas
for Rudraksham
, again starring Suresh Gopi
, who was at the peak of his career. This film generated significant hype in the market as Shaji Kailas
- Suresh Gopi
was a hot selling team at the time. But the loose script and clichéd punchless dialogues led to Rudraksham
becoming a flop. His next piece of work, Rajaputhran, directed by Shajun Karyal, again with Suresh Gopi
in the lead, became only an average grosser. In the year 1997, he teamed again with Shaji Kailas
for Asuravamsham, starring Manoj K Jayan and Biju Menon
. This film yielded an average commercial response. But he was just biding his time. Towards the end of 1997, Ranjith penned Aaraam Thampuran, one of the blockbuster hits of his career. Directed by Shaji Kailas
, this film broke several collection records and went on to become a financially and critically acclaimed hit. This film was also a turning point in the career of Mohanlal
. With this film, Ranjith gained a reputation as a commercially viable scriptwriter. Then came Kaikudanna Nilavu, in 1998, directed by Kamal
, starring Jayaram
, yet another average hit. In 1998 Ranjith scripted Summer in Bethlehem, directed by Sibi Malayil
, starring Suresh Gopi
and Jayaram
, a super hit. In 1999, Ranjith and Shaji Kailas
produced the film Ustaad
, directed by Sibi Malayil
, starring Mohanlal
. This film, written by Ranjith was a mega hit at the box office.
, directed by Shaji Kailas
. With Mohanlal
playing the lead role, this film became one of the biggest hits ever in the history of Malayalam cinema till then. Yet again in 2000, together with Shaji Kailas
, Ranjith repeated history. His Onam release Valliettan
starring Mammooty became one of the biggest hits in the history. With this film, Ranjith became the most successful scriptwriter of the time.
In 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu
, the sequel to Devasuram
. With Mohanlal
appearing in dual roles as father and son, this film turned out to be one of the biggest hits of Malayalam cinema. In the year 2002, Ranjith came back with another blockbuster, Nandanam
, starring a new face, Prithviraj Sukumaran
. Ranjith produced this film along with his friend and actor Siddique
. Nandanam, revolving around an innocent girl, her love for Lord Sri Krishna and her lover boy, was an entirely different and unexpected theme from Ranjith at that time. Despite the film having no big stars, fights or punch dialogues, it became a huge hit. Ranjith also worked on a Tamil remake of the film, which was shelved after some pre-production activities. In the year 2003, Ranjith directed Mizhi Randilum
starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan, another family drama, which failed to impress the masses, but was critically acclaimed. In the same year Ranjith scripted Ammakilikood, directed by Padmakumar, with Prithviraj
in the lead, which also got the cold shoulder from the public. In 2004, Ranjith teamed up with Mammooty for Black
, which was a complete commercial entertainer targeting the fans of Mammootty
, but received just a mildly favorable response. Then came Chandrolsavam
, starring Mohanlal
in 2005. The film was panned by the critics for its lack of content and it failed to endear to even the fans of Mohanlal
. However, Ranjith believes that it was not a bad film. He says, "Mohanlal fans expected too much. I don't think it was a bad film. Many who watched it on DVD called to say they were surprised it did not do well. Fans come in with pre-conceived notions on how the actor will be in the movie and the kind of story it will be, hence they could not grasp the poetic element in the film." In 2006, he scripted and directed Prajapathi
, starring Mammootty
, was also blasted by critics, and was another disastrous movie.
Ranjith made a comeback in 2007 with Kaiyoppu
, an offbeat film. Kaiyoppu brought appreciation from far corners and that compelled Ranjith to work with plots and themes without any commercial ingredients. The film, made on a low budget did an average business at the box office. Notabily, its lead actor Mammootty, took no payments to act in the film as the script impressed him so much. In 2007, he wrote a script for Joshiy for the first time. Their first venture, Nasrani, didn't generate much response and became only an average grosser. Ranjith's next venture, Rock & Roll
, starring Mohanlal, was unable to attract critics and was a massive flop. In the year 2008, Ranjith stunned Kerala with his film Thirakkatha
, based on actress Srividya
's life, which won the National Award for the Best Malayalam Feature Film. Starring Anoop Menon
and Priyamani
in the lead, the movie featured Prithviraj
and Samvrutha Sunil
in important supporting roles. The movie was able to bring out the best in the actors. The movie did well at the box office as well as garnered many awards. In 2009, Ranjith directed and wrote the script for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha
, which was widely acclaimed critically. Mammootty
's performance was widely appreciated in this film. Ranjith also introduced about thirty Malayalam stage artists through this film. In the same year he came up with another unique creation, Kerala Cafe
— a fusion of ten different short films by ten directors. Ranjith helmed this venture, which proved to be an experimental breakthrough in the Malayalam film industry. The different segments in the movie were conceived and connected based on the concept of Yatra or journey.
, directed by V. M. Vinu. His latest film, Pranchiyettan and the Saint, starring Mammooty, was also widely accepted by movie buffs and the common people of Kerala. It became the highest grossing film of the year and also the film with the longest theatrical run in the past five years. Critics, who have always been judgmental towards his feudal-themed movies, have praised Ranjith's new ventures.
He is also occupied in the respected position of School Director for Cochin Media School, fist authentic Film & Broadcasting Institute in Kerala. Ranjith is currently working as a judge in "Mammootty the Best Actor Award — II", an acting talent hunt reality show aired in Asianet
. His upcoming project is G. S. Vijayan's Raavu Mayumbol, with Mammootty
playing the lead role. Reportedly he is also planning a remake of Padmarajan
's highly acclaimed 1986 film Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil
, which starred Mammootty in a major role. The remake version will also feature Mammootty and Ranjith himself will direct the film, say sources. He is also going to do an untitled project with Mohanlal
.
Kerala State Film Awards:
Kerala Film Critics Awards
Asianet Film Awards
Filmfare Awards South
Other Awards:
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n screen writer, director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
, producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and occasional actor who works in Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
.
In his career spanning over two decades, he has scripted several high-grossing films including Devaasuram (1993), Aaraam Thampuran (1997), Summer in Bethlehem (1998), and Narasimham
Narasimham (film)
Narasimham is a 2000 Malayalam action film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas. It stars Mohanlal, Thilakan, N. F. Varghese, Aishwarya, and Kanaka, and features Mammootty in a cameo appearance....
(2000).
In the year 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu
Ravanaprabhu
Raavanaprabhu is a 2001 Malayalam musical action-drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It is a sequel to the 1993 film Devaasuram which was scripted by Ranjith. The film is the directorial debut of Ranjith, who had previously worked as a screenwriter...
, a sequel to Devaasuram. His films have attained critical acclaim as well, with films such as Nandanam
Nandanam (film)
Nandanam is a 2002 Malayalam film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith, starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, and Aravindar. Singer K. J. Yesudas made a cameo appearance in the film. The music is composed by Raveendran.-Plot:An orphaned girl and...
(2002), Kaiyoppu
Kaiyoppu
Kaiyoppu is a 2007 Malayalam film produced and directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Mukesh, and Kushboo Sundar. This film is considered as one of the best from Ranjith and was critically acclaimed.-Plot:...
(2007), Thirakkatha
Thirakkatha
Thirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith....
(2008), Paleri Manikyam (2009), Pranchiyettan and the Saint (2010), and Indian Rupee
Indian rupee (film)
Indian Rupee is a 2011 Malayalam satirical film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by August cinema. The film stars Prithviraj, Thilakan and Rima Kallingal in the lead roles. -Plot:...
(2011). He produced the anthology film
Anthology film
An anthology film is a feature film consisting of several different short films, often tied together by only a single theme, premise, or brief interlocking event . Sometimes each one is directed by a different director...
Kerala Cafe
Kerala Cafe
Kerala Cafe is a Malayalam anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan, and Uday Ananthan. For the first time in the history of...
(2009), consisting of ten short films by ten filmmakers.
Ranjith played the role of the protagonist, Induchoodan, in Gulmohar
Gulmohar (film)
Gulmohar is a 2008 Malayalam film written by Deedi Damodaran and directed by Jayaraj, starring Ranjith, Siddique, Augustine, and Neenu Mathew.- Plot :...
(2008), written by Deedi Damodaran and directed by Jayaraj
Jayaraj
Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, often credited as Jayaraj, is an award-winning Indian Malayali filmmaker who has marked his presence in mainstream as well as art house films...
.
He won the 2008 National Film Award
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
The National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam winners:...
for Thirakkatha
Thirakkatha
Thirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith....
.
Early life
Ranjith was born in KozhikodeKozhikode
Kozhikode During Classical antiquity and the Middle Ages, Kozhikkode was dubbed the "City of Spices" for its role as the major trading point of eastern spices. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom of the same name and later of the erstwhile Malabar District...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, Ranjith was artistically inclined even during his school days. It was his opposition to conventional college education that landed him at Thrissur
Thrissur
This article is about the city in India. For the district, see Thrissur district. For the urban agglomeration area of Thrissur see Thrissur Metropolitan Area...
School of Drama. Here, he bonded with a group of artistic talents that included Alex Kadavil, at whose house in Thiruvanthapuram Ranjith stayed for a while after his education. During the late eighties, Ranjith tried his hand at skits and television serials for Doordarshan
DoorDarshan
Doordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...
.
Early career
He associated himself with the making of Oru Maymasa PulariyilOru Maymasa Pulariyil
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil is a 1987 Malayalam film co-written and directed by V. R. Gopinath, starring Balachandra Menon, Murali and Shari. It was the debut of Ranjith, who wrote the story of the film.-Plot:...
(1987), which marked his entry into Malayalam cinema. In the year 1988, Ranjith made his formal entry into the film world by writing the story for Orkkapurathu
Orkkapurathu
Orkkappurathu is a 1988 Malayalam film directed by Kamal, starring Mohanlal and Nedumudi Venu. Set in an Anglo-Indian background, the entire film was shot in and around Fort Kochi.-Cast:*Mohanlal ... Freddy*Nedumudi Venu ... Nicholas...
, a fun-adventure film directed by Kamal with Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
in the lead. The immediate success of Orkkapurathu brought Ranjith several chances to work in films. In the late eighties and early nineties, Ranjith wrote scripts for several small budget films mainly for Kamal, including Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith. The film stars Jayaram and Parvathi. Mohanlal makes a cameo role.-Plot:...
(1989), Pradeshika Varthakal (1989), and Pookkalam Varavayi
Pookkalam Varavayi
Pookkalam Varavayi is 1991 Malayalam film directed by Kamal starring Jayaram, Shamili, Murali and Geetha. Divya Unni and Kavya Madhavan made their debuts in this movie....
(1991). Another director with whom Ranjith joined hands in those days was Viji Thampi
Viji Thampi
Viji Thampi is a popular Malayalam film director. After making his debut in 1988 by directing David David Mr. David, Thampi, directed a series of comedy films, mostly big hits in 90s. By early 2000 most of his films started ending up as flops...
. This team brought out Witness
Witness (1988 film)
Witness is a 1988 Malayalam language investigative thriller made in India, directed by Viji Thampi and co-written by Jagathy Sreekumar, starring Jayaram, Jagathy Sreekumar, Parvathy, Madhu, Sukumaran and Suresh Gopi.-Plot:...
(1988), Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990), Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam is 1990 Malayalam comedy film starring Sreenivasan and Jayaram. It was written by Ranjith and directed by Viji Thampi.-Plot:...
(1989), and Kaalalpada (1990), all with Jayaram
Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
in the lead role. Another simultaneous work of his was Pavakoothu (1990) for Srikuttan, with Jayaram as hero. Despite having a series of subsequent films in his hands, and most being average hits, Ranjith could not establish himself as a successful writer. In the year 1992, he wrote Neelagiri
Neelagiri (film)
Neelagiri is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Madhoo, M. G. Soman, and Srividya. The music is composed by M. M. Keeravani, credited as Maragathamani.-Cast:* Mammootty as Sivan* Madhoo as Anitha* M. G...
for I. V. Sasi
I. V. Sasi
Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
, which bombed at the box office, followed Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker (film)
Johnnie Walker or sometimes spelled as Johnny Walker is among the early noted films by the director Jayaraj. With Mammootty in the lead along with a set of youngsters, this movie was a box office success and has a cult following. The main theme centers around an adult who decides to go back to...
, directed by Jayaraj
Jayaraj
Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair, often credited as Jayaraj, is an award-winning Indian Malayali filmmaker who has marked his presence in mainstream as well as art house films...
, which too failed to create any impact at the box office.
From 1993 to 2000
The year 1993 was a huge turning point in Ranjith's career. DevasuramDevasuram
Devaasuram is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. The rivalry between Mangalassery Neelakantan and Mundakkal Shekaran is the main theme of the film. It was one of the most successful Malayalam films of all time and the story, dialogues, and characters have...
, his film based on the life of Mullassery Rajajagopal, a father-like figure to him, turned into a huge hit at the box office. With Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
in the lead and directed by I. V. Sasi
I. V. Sasi
Irruppam Veedu Sasidaran, better known as I. V. Sasi, is a Malayali Indian film director who is known for his films of the 1970s, 80s and early 90s. He has directed about 150 films in various South Indian languages and Hindi. He is known as the "veteran" or the "guru" filmmaker in Malayalam...
, Devasuram was both critically and commercially a very big success. Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
's performance was highly appreciated and it opened a new genre of feudal stories in Malayalam cinema. Within two months of the release of Devasuram
Devasuram
Devaasuram is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. The rivalry between Mangalassery Neelakantan and Mundakkal Shekaran is the main theme of the film. It was one of the most successful Malayalam films of all time and the story, dialogues, and characters have...
, his next movie, Maya Mayuram
Maya Mayuram
Maya Mayuram is 1993 Malayalam romance film directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal and Revathi.-Plot:Nanda is in love with a leading architect Narendaran, both of whom are in Bangalore. While they are talking on top of a building Narendran slips and falls down dying instantly. Nanda escorts...
(directed by Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
and starring Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
) was released, but it did not meet its anticipated success. According to Ranjith, Maya Mayuram is one of his best films and its failure affected him greatly. Ranjith mentioned in an interview that when several directors, whom he approached with the script, showed no interest in Maya Mayuram, it was Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
who convinced Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
to take it up. Yadavam, his next film in 1993 (directed by Jomon and starring Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
) did him no good in career. In the year 1994, Ranjith joined hands with Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
for Rudraksham
Rudraksham
Rudraksham is a 1994 action Malayalam film starring Suresh Gopi, Annie and Devan. Written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, this action movie did not meet studio expectations and was declared a flop at the box office.-Plot:...
, again starring Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
, who was at the peak of his career. This film generated significant hype in the market as Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
- Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
was a hot selling team at the time. But the loose script and clichéd punchless dialogues led to Rudraksham
Rudraksham
Rudraksham is a 1994 action Malayalam film starring Suresh Gopi, Annie and Devan. Written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, this action movie did not meet studio expectations and was declared a flop at the box office.-Plot:...
becoming a flop. His next piece of work, Rajaputhran, directed by Shajun Karyal, again with Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
in the lead, became only an average grosser. In the year 1997, he teamed again with Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
for Asuravamsham, starring Manoj K Jayan and Biju Menon
Biju Menon
Biju Menon is an Indian film actor who has mainly worked in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films. He appears mostly in supporting roles, but has also acted in antagonistic roles. He made his debut in 1995 in Mannar Mathai Speaking...
. This film yielded an average commercial response. But he was just biding his time. Towards the end of 1997, Ranjith penned Aaraam Thampuran, one of the blockbuster hits of his career. Directed by Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
, this film broke several collection records and went on to become a financially and critically acclaimed hit. This film was also a turning point in the career of Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
. With this film, Ranjith gained a reputation as a commercially viable scriptwriter. Then came Kaikudanna Nilavu, in 1998, directed by Kamal
Kamaluddin Mohammed
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
, starring Jayaram
Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
, yet another average hit. In 1998 Ranjith scripted Summer in Bethlehem, directed by Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
, starring Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
and Jayaram
Jayaram
Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...
, a super hit. In 1999, Ranjith and Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
produced the film Ustaad
Ustaad
Ustaad is 1999 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, and written by Ranjith, starring Mohanlal, Indraja, Divya Unni, Narendra Prasad, N. F. Varghese and Vineeth. This film was produced jointly by Shaji Kailas and Ranjith under the banner of Country Talkies...
, directed by Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil
Sibi Malayil is an Indian film director of Malayalam cinema best known for his melodramas of the 80s and 90s. Since the mid-1980s he has directed some 40 movies. Movies like Kireedam, Dasharatham, Thaniyavarthanam, His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, and Akashadoothu defined the way Malayalam movies...
, starring Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
. This film, written by Ranjith was a mega hit at the box office.
2000s
The year 2000 began with the release of NarasimhamNarasimham (film)
Narasimham is a 2000 Malayalam action film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas. It stars Mohanlal, Thilakan, N. F. Varghese, Aishwarya, and Kanaka, and features Mammootty in a cameo appearance....
, directed by Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
. With Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
playing the lead role, this film became one of the biggest hits ever in the history of Malayalam cinema till then. Yet again in 2000, together with Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas
Shaji Kailas is a Malayalam film director. He is known for his hard-hitting action films.-Childhood and entry into films:Shaji Kailas was born in Vanchiyoor, Thiruvananthapuram, to Late Sivakumaran Nair and Janakiyamma. After attending Model Boys School, Shaji pursued degree at Mahatma Gandhi...
, Ranjith repeated history. His Onam release Valliettan
Valliettan
Valliettan or Valyettan is a 2000 Malayalam action film directed by Shaji Kailas. Scripted by Ranjith, this film has Mammootty, Shobana, Siddique, Innocent, and Saikumar in leading roles.The film was a box office blockbuster...
starring Mammooty became one of the biggest hits in the history. With this film, Ranjith became the most successful scriptwriter of the time.
In 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu
Ravanaprabhu
Raavanaprabhu is a 2001 Malayalam musical action-drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It is a sequel to the 1993 film Devaasuram which was scripted by Ranjith. The film is the directorial debut of Ranjith, who had previously worked as a screenwriter...
, the sequel to Devasuram
Devasuram
Devaasuram is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. The rivalry between Mangalassery Neelakantan and Mundakkal Shekaran is the main theme of the film. It was one of the most successful Malayalam films of all time and the story, dialogues, and characters have...
. With Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
appearing in dual roles as father and son, this film turned out to be one of the biggest hits of Malayalam cinema. In the year 2002, Ranjith came back with another blockbuster, Nandanam
Nandanam (film)
Nandanam is a 2002 Malayalam film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith, starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, and Aravindar. Singer K. J. Yesudas made a cameo appearance in the film. The music is composed by Raveendran.-Plot:An orphaned girl and...
, starring a new face, Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
. Ranjith produced this film along with his friend and actor Siddique
Siddique (actor)
Siddique is a Malayalam film actor, producer, and television compere. He started his film career doing comedy roles and later performed in a variety of roles.-Early career:...
. Nandanam, revolving around an innocent girl, her love for Lord Sri Krishna and her lover boy, was an entirely different and unexpected theme from Ranjith at that time. Despite the film having no big stars, fights or punch dialogues, it became a huge hit. Ranjith also worked on a Tamil remake of the film, which was shelved after some pre-production activities. In the year 2003, Ranjith directed Mizhi Randilum
Mizhi Randilum
Mizhi Randilum is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. Dileep makes a cameo appearance.-Plot:...
starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan, another family drama, which failed to impress the masses, but was critically acclaimed. In the same year Ranjith scripted Ammakilikood, directed by Padmakumar, with Prithviraj
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
in the lead, which also got the cold shoulder from the public. In 2004, Ranjith teamed up with Mammooty for Black
Black (2004 film)
Black: The Man From Darkness is a 2004 Malayalam action thriller film made in India, written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Lal. It deals with the underworld operations in Kochi, India. Mammootty plays the role of Karikkamuri Shanmugham, who is a hit man and a contract killer. The film...
, which was a complete commercial entertainer targeting the fans of Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
, but received just a mildly favorable response. Then came Chandrolsavam
Chandrolsavam
Chandrolsavam is a 2005 Malayalam romantic drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal in the lead as the protagonist Chirackal Sreehari. Chandrolsavam was a critical and commercial failure.- Plot :...
, starring Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
in 2005. The film was panned by the critics for its lack of content and it failed to endear to even the fans of Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
. However, Ranjith believes that it was not a bad film. He says, "Mohanlal fans expected too much. I don't think it was a bad film. Many who watched it on DVD called to say they were surprised it did not do well. Fans come in with pre-conceived notions on how the actor will be in the movie and the kind of story it will be, hence they could not grasp the poetic element in the film." In 2006, he scripted and directed Prajapathi
Prajapathi
Prajapathi is a Malayalam movie directed by Ranjith. The film has Mammootty in the lead role with Kannada actress Aditi Rao Hydari doing the female lead. Sandhya is also in the cast. The music is by Tej Manoj and lyrics are by Girish Puthencherry...
, starring Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
, was also blasted by critics, and was another disastrous movie.
Ranjith made a comeback in 2007 with Kaiyoppu
Kaiyoppu
Kaiyoppu is a 2007 Malayalam film produced and directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Mukesh, and Kushboo Sundar. This film is considered as one of the best from Ranjith and was critically acclaimed.-Plot:...
, an offbeat film. Kaiyoppu brought appreciation from far corners and that compelled Ranjith to work with plots and themes without any commercial ingredients. The film, made on a low budget did an average business at the box office. Notabily, its lead actor Mammootty, took no payments to act in the film as the script impressed him so much. In 2007, he wrote a script for Joshiy for the first time. Their first venture, Nasrani, didn't generate much response and became only an average grosser. Ranjith's next venture, Rock & Roll
Rock & Roll (film)
Rock n' Roll is a 2007 Malayalam musical film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Mohanlal, Mukesh, Rahman, Lal, Siddique, Lakshmi Rai, Harisree Ashokan, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Shweta Menon in the main roles...
, starring Mohanlal, was unable to attract critics and was a massive flop. In the year 2008, Ranjith stunned Kerala with his film Thirakkatha
Thirakkatha
Thirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith....
, based on actress Srividya
Srividya
Srividya was a leading Indian film actress of the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s in the Tamil film Industry, in addition to being a good singer. In the latter part of her career, she concentrated on Malayalam films. Her brilliant portrayals as a mother in many films were highly acclaimed....
's life, which won the National Award for the Best Malayalam Feature Film. Starring Anoop Menon
Anoop Menon
Anoop Menon is a Indian film actor and screenwriter. He worked in television before achieving success as an actor in films. He won the 2008 Kerala State Film Award for second best actor and also the filmfare award 2009 for the same film.-Career:...
and Priyamani
Priyamani
Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer, better known by her stage name Priyamani is an Indian film actress and model who has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films...
in the lead, the movie featured Prithviraj
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
and Samvrutha Sunil
Samvrutha Sunil
Samvrutha Sunil is a South Indian actress from Kerala. She was introduced to the film industry through a Malayalam film Rasikan opposite Dileep. She had acted in several films in Tamil and Malayalam...
in important supporting roles. The movie was able to bring out the best in the actors. The movie did well at the box office as well as garnered many awards. In 2009, Ranjith directed and wrote the script for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha
Paleri Manikyam
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha is a 2009 Malayalam crime drama film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Shwetha Menon and Mythili. It is based on a best selling Malayalam novel of the same name by T. P. Rajeevan, which said the true story of the first recorded...
, which was widely acclaimed critically. Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
's performance was widely appreciated in this film. Ranjith also introduced about thirty Malayalam stage artists through this film. In the same year he came up with another unique creation, Kerala Cafe
Kerala Cafe
Kerala Cafe is a Malayalam anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan, and Uday Ananthan. For the first time in the history of...
— a fusion of ten different short films by ten directors. Ranjith helmed this venture, which proved to be an experimental breakthrough in the Malayalam film industry. The different segments in the movie were conceived and connected based on the concept of Yatra or journey.
2010 onwards
In the year 2010, Ranjith wrote the story for the film PenpattanamPenpattanam
Penpattanam is a 2010 Malayalam film by V. M. Vinu. This films takes a look at the struggle for survival of four women who are Kudumbasree workers portrayed by Revathi, KPAC Lalitha, Shwetha Menon and Vishnupriya.-Plot:...
, directed by V. M. Vinu. His latest film, Pranchiyettan and the Saint, starring Mammooty, was also widely accepted by movie buffs and the common people of Kerala. It became the highest grossing film of the year and also the film with the longest theatrical run in the past five years. Critics, who have always been judgmental towards his feudal-themed movies, have praised Ranjith's new ventures.
He is also occupied in the respected position of School Director for Cochin Media School, fist authentic Film & Broadcasting Institute in Kerala. Ranjith is currently working as a judge in "Mammootty the Best Actor Award — II", an acting talent hunt reality show aired in Asianet
Asianet
Asianet Communications Limited is an Indian media conglomerate jointly owned by STAR TV and Jupiter Entertainment. Formed in 1991 and headquartered in the city of Thiruvananthapuram in the south Indian state of Kerala, the company owns several television channels including Asianet, the first...
. His upcoming project is G. S. Vijayan's Raavu Mayumbol, with Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
playing the lead role. Reportedly he is also planning a remake of Padmarajan
Padmarajan
P. Padmarajan was an Indian author, screenwriter, and film director who contributed in Malayalam language. Padmarajan was the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam, along with Bharathan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely received while also being critically acclaimed...
's highly acclaimed 1986 film Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil
Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil
Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil is a Malayalam film released in 1986. Directed by P. Padmarajan, based on his own short story with the same name, the film was a hit at the box office, and is considered as a cult classic by film lovers...
, which starred Mammootty in a major role. The remake version will also feature Mammootty and Ranjith himself will direct the film, say sources. He is also going to do an untitled project with Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
.
Filmography
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| Director Film director A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:... |
Producer Film producer A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The... |
Screenwriter Screenwriter Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:... |
Story Narrative A narrative is a constructive format that describes a sequence of non-fictional or fictional events. The word derives from the Latin verb narrare, "to recount", and is related to the adjective gnarus, "knowing" or "skilled"... |
Actor Actor An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity... |
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| 2011 | Indian Rupee Indian rupee (film) Indian Rupee is a 2011 Malayalam satirical film written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by August cinema. The film stars Prithviraj, Thilakan and Rima Kallingal in the lead roles. -Plot:... |
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| Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku is a 2011 Malayalam satirical drama film directed by National award-winning director Priyanandanan. The film is scripted by Manoj based on a story by Ranjith. It stars Kavya Madhavan and Irshad in the lead roles. The film narrates the story of a self-declared demi-god... |
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| 2010 | Penpattanam Penpattanam Penpattanam is a 2010 Malayalam film by V. M. Vinu. This films takes a look at the struggle for survival of four women who are Kudumbasree workers portrayed by Revathi, KPAC Lalitha, Shwetha Menon and Vishnupriya.-Plot:... |
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| 2009 | Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha | ||||||
| 2009 | Kerala Cafe Kerala Cafe Kerala Cafe is a Malayalam anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakumar, Shankar Ramakrishnan, and Uday Ananthan. For the first time in the history of... |
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| 2008 | Gulmohar Gulmohar (film) Gulmohar is a 2008 Malayalam film written by Deedi Damodaran and directed by Jayaraj, starring Ranjith, Siddique, Augustine, and Neenu Mathew.- Plot :... |
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| 2008 | Thirakkatha Thirakkatha Thirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith.... |
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| 2007 | Rock & Roll Rock & Roll (film) Rock n' Roll is a 2007 Malayalam musical film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Mohanlal, Mukesh, Rahman, Lal, Siddique, Lakshmi Rai, Harisree Ashokan, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Shweta Menon in the main roles... |
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| Kaiyoppu Kaiyoppu Kaiyoppu is a 2007 Malayalam film produced and directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Mukesh, and Kushboo Sundar. This film is considered as one of the best from Ranjith and was critically acclaimed.-Plot:... |
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| 2006 | Prajapathi Prajapathi Prajapathi is a Malayalam movie directed by Ranjith. The film has Mammootty in the lead role with Kannada actress Aditi Rao Hydari doing the female lead. Sandhya is also in the cast. The music is by Tej Manoj and lyrics are by Girish Puthencherry... |
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| 2005 | Chandrolsavam Chandrolsavam Chandrolsavam is a 2005 Malayalam romantic drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal in the lead as the protagonist Chirackal Sreehari. Chandrolsavam was a critical and commercial failure.- Plot :... |
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| 2004 | Black Black (2004 film) Black: The Man From Darkness is a 2004 Malayalam action thriller film made in India, written and directed by Ranjith, and produced by Lal. It deals with the underworld operations in Kochi, India. Mammootty plays the role of Karikkamuri Shanmugham, who is a hit man and a contract killer. The film... |
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| 2003 | Ammakilikkoodu Ammakilikkoodu Ammakilikkoodu is a 2003 Malayalam film starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Navya Nair.-Plot:Vivek takes a job as the manager of Saranalayam, a retirement house. He meets a young woman called Akhila , who had sent her stepfather to jail for abusing her mentally ill mother, and they fall in love... |
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| Mizhi Randilum Mizhi Randilum Mizhi Randilum is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. Dileep makes a cameo appearance.-Plot:... |
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| 2002 | Nandanam Nandanam (film) Nandanam is a 2002 Malayalam film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith, starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, and Aravindar. Singer K. J. Yesudas made a cameo appearance in the film. The music is composed by Raveendran.-Plot:An orphaned girl and... |
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| 2001 | Ravanaprabhu Ravanaprabhu Raavanaprabhu is a 2001 Malayalam musical action-drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It is a sequel to the 1993 film Devaasuram which was scripted by Ranjith. The film is the directorial debut of Ranjith, who had previously worked as a screenwriter... |
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| 2000 | Narashimham Narasimham (film) Narasimham is a 2000 Malayalam action film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas. It stars Mohanlal, Thilakan, N. F. Varghese, Aishwarya, and Kanaka, and features Mammootty in a cameo appearance.... |
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| 1999 | Ustaad Ustaad Ustaad is 1999 Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, and written by Ranjith, starring Mohanlal, Indraja, Divya Unni, Narendra Prasad, N. F. Varghese and Vineeth. This film was produced jointly by Shaji Kailas and Ranjith under the banner of Country Talkies... |
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| 1998 | Summer in Bethlehem | ||||||
| 1997 | Aaraam Thampuran | ||||||
| Asuravamsam Asuravamsam Asuravamsam is a 1997 Malayalam film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, with the cinematography by Manikandan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Biju Menon, Siddique, Narendra Prasad, Saikumar, Priya Raman, and Chippy.-Plot:Palayam Murukan is the underworld goonda leader ruling Palayam... |
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| Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu is a 1997 Malayalam romance film, made in India, written and directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Balachandra Menon, Biju Menon, and Vinaya Prasad... |
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| 1996 | Rajaputhran | ||||||
| 1994 | Rudraksham Rudraksham Rudraksham is a 1994 action Malayalam film starring Suresh Gopi, Annie and Devan. Written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, this action movie did not meet studio expectations and was declared a flop at the box office.-Plot:... |
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| 1993 | Yadavam | ||||||
| Maya Mayuram Maya Mayuram Maya Mayuram is 1993 Malayalam romance film directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal and Revathi.-Plot:Nanda is in love with a leading architect Narendaran, both of whom are in Bangalore. While they are talking on top of a building Narendran slips and falls down dying instantly. Nanda escorts... |
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| Devasuram Devasuram Devaasuram is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith. The rivalry between Mangalassery Neelakantan and Mundakkal Shekaran is the main theme of the film. It was one of the most successful Malayalam films of all time and the story, dialogues, and characters have... |
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| 1992 | Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker (film) Johnnie Walker or sometimes spelled as Johnny Walker is among the early noted films by the director Jayaraj. With Mammootty in the lead along with a set of youngsters, this movie was a box office success and has a cult following. The main theme centers around an adult who decides to go back to... |
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| 1991 | Neelagiri Neelagiri (film) Neelagiri is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi and written by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Madhoo, M. G. Soman, and Srividya. The music is composed by M. M. Keeravani, credited as Maragathamani.-Cast:* Mammootty as Sivan* Madhoo as Anitha* M. G... |
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| Pookkalam Varavayi Pookkalam Varavayi Pookkalam Varavayi is 1991 Malayalam film directed by Kamal starring Jayaram, Shamili, Murali and Geetha. Divya Unni and Kavya Madhavan made their debuts in this movie.... |
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| 1990 | Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam is 1990 Malayalam comedy film starring Sreenivasan and Jayaram. It was written by Ranjith and directed by Viji Thampi.-Plot:... |
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| Shubhayathra Shubhayathra Shubhayathra is a 1990 Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith. Starring Jayaram and Parvathy in the lead roles, and Innocent, K. P. A. C... |
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| 1989 | Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal is a 1989 Malayalam film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith. The film stars Jayaram and Parvathi. Mohanlal makes a cameo role.-Plot:... |
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| 1988 | Orkkappurathu | ||||||
| Witness Witness (1988 film) Witness is a 1988 Malayalam language investigative thriller made in India, directed by Viji Thampi and co-written by Jagathy Sreekumar, starring Jayaram, Jagathy Sreekumar, Parvathy, Madhu, Sukumaran and Suresh Gopi.-Plot:... |
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| 1987 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil Oru Maymasa Pulariyil Oru Maymasa Pulariyil is a 1987 Malayalam film co-written and directed by V. R. Gopinath, starring Balachandra Menon, Murali and Shari. It was the debut of Ranjith, who wrote the story of the film.-Plot:... |
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Upcoming films
- Summer in Bethlehem 2 - announced
- Raavu Maayumbol - filming
- Untitled film with MohanlalMohanlalMohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
- announced
Awards
National Film Awards:National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
- 200856th National Film AwardsThe 56th National Film Awards is presented to the best of Indian Cinema released during the year 2008.-Feature Films:Films made in any Indian language shot on 16 mm, 35 mm or in a wider gauge or digital format but released on a film format or video/digital but certified by the Central Board of Film...
: Best Feature Film in MalayalamNational Film Award for Best Feature Film in MalayalamThe National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam winners:...
- ThirakkathaThirakkathaThirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith....
Kerala State Film Awards:
- 2009: Kerala State Film Award for Best FilmKerala State Film Award for Best FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film winners:- References :* * Specific...
- Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha - 2001: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic ValueKerala State Film Award for Best Popular FilmThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value winners:-References:**...
- RavanaprabhuRavanaprabhuRaavanaprabhu is a 2001 Malayalam musical action-drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It is a sequel to the 1993 film Devaasuram which was scripted by Ranjith. The film is the directorial debut of Ranjith, who had previously worked as a screenwriter...
Kerala Film Critics Awards
- 2010: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film - Pranchiyettan and the Saint
- 2010: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Director - Pranchiyettan and the Saint
- 2010: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script - Pranchiyettan and the Saint
- 2009: Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film - Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
- 2008: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film - ThirakkathaThirakkathaThirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith....
- 2008: Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Actor - GulmoharGulmohar (film)Gulmohar is a 2008 Malayalam film written by Deedi Damodaran and directed by Jayaraj, starring Ranjith, Siddique, Augustine, and Neenu Mathew.- Plot :...
- 2007: Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film - KaiyoppuKaiyoppuKaiyoppu is a 2007 Malayalam film produced and directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Mukesh, and Kushboo Sundar. This film is considered as one of the best from Ranjith and was critically acclaimed.-Plot:...
- 2003: Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film - Mizhi RandilumMizhi RandilumMizhi Randilum is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. Dileep makes a cameo appearance.-Plot:...
- 2002: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Director - NandanamNandanam (film)Nandanam is a 2002 Malayalam film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith, starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, and Aravindar. Singer K. J. Yesudas made a cameo appearance in the film. The music is composed by Raveendran.-Plot:An orphaned girl and...
- 2002: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film - NandanamNandanam (film)Nandanam is a 2002 Malayalam film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith, starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, and Aravindar. Singer K. J. Yesudas made a cameo appearance in the film. The music is composed by Raveendran.-Plot:An orphaned girl and...
Asianet Film Awards
Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Malayalam films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam...
- 2010: Asianet Film Award for Best Film - Pranchiyettan and the Saint
- 2009: Asianet Film Award for Best Director - Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
- 2003: Asianet Film Award for Best Script Writer - Mizhi RandilumMizhi RandilumMizhi Randilum is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. Dileep makes a cameo appearance.-Plot:...
- 2002: Asianet Film Award for Best Film - NandanamNandanam (film)Nandanam is a 2002 Malayalam film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith, starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, and Aravindar. Singer K. J. Yesudas made a cameo appearance in the film. The music is composed by Raveendran.-Plot:An orphaned girl and...
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
- 2010: Best Director - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
- 2010: Best Film - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
Other Awards:
- 2010: Nana Film Awards for the Best Film - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
- 2010: Nana Film Awards for the Best Director - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
- 2010: Vanitha Film Awards for the Best Film - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
- 2010: Vanitha Film Awards for the Best Director - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
- 2010: Vanitha Film Awards for the Best Script - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
- 2010: Kairali film Awards for the Best Film - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
- 2010: Kairali film Awards for the Best Director - Pranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the SaintPranchiyettan & the Saint is a 2010 Malayalam satirical film written, directed, and produced by Ranjith. The film centres on the fictitious conversation between the Thrissur based rice merchant C.E. Francis aka Pranchiyettan and St. Francis of Assisi...
- 2010: Vanitha Film Awards for Best DirectorFilm directorA film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
- Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha - 2010: Mathrubhumi - Amrita TV Film Awards for Best Director - Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
- 2008: Mathrubhumi - Amrita TV Film Awards for Best Film - ThirakkathaThirakkathaThirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith....
- 2008: Mathrubhumi - Amrita TV Film Awards for Best Director - ThirakkathaThirakkathaThirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith....
- 2008: PadmarajanPadmarajanP. Padmarajan was an Indian author, screenwriter, and film director who contributed in Malayalam language. Padmarajan was the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam, along with Bharathan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely received while also being critically acclaimed...
Award - ThirakkathaThirakkathaThirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith.... - 2005: BharathanBharathanBharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely...
Memorial Award - 2002: Ramu KariatRamu KariatRamu Kariat was a Malayali Indian film director for almost three decades from the 1950s to the 1970s. He directed many acclaimed films in Malayalam...
Award - NandanamNandanam (film)Nandanam is a 2002 Malayalam film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith, starring Navya Nair and Prithviraj along with Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Revathi, and Aravindar. Singer K. J. Yesudas made a cameo appearance in the film. The music is composed by Raveendran.-Plot:An orphaned girl and...