Ranjith (director)

Not to be confused with Pa. Ranjith.

Ranjith Balakrishnan
Ranjith (director)
Born
Balussery, Kozhikode, Kerala
Alma materSchool of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • actor
Years active1987–present
ParentKarumala Balakrishnan
RelativesAgnivesh Ranjith (son), Aswaghosh Ranjith (son)
In this Indian name, the name Balakrishnan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Ranjith.

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. He has won three National Film Awards, including one for his film Spirit, which received the National Award for Best Film on Social Issues. His films Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011, respectively. Recipient of six Kerala State Film Awards, he was the former chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.

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