Actor

Ranjith

Writing

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Movies: 69Series: 2Crew credits: 55

TMDB ID: 588229

IMDb ID: nm1066396

Known for: Writing

Born: September 5, 1964

Age: 61

Place of birth: Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1988 - 2025

Years active: 38

Average TMDB rating: 7.22

Wikidata: Q3595234

Also known as

Renjith • Ranjith Balakrishnan Nair • Ranjith Balakrishnan • രഞ്ജിത്ത് • രഞ്ജിത്ത് ബാലകൃഷ്ണൻ

Other jobs

Writer (27)Director (13)Producer (7)Story (4)Screenplay (3)Original Story (1)

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Biography

Ranjith Balakrishnan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He is popular for the films Raavanaprabhu (2001), Thirakkatha (2008), Paleri Manikyam (2009), Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010), Indian Rupee (2011) and Spirit (2012). In the year 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu, a sequel to Devaasuram. His directorial ventures Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 respectively.