Ranjan Pramod | |
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Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, Director |
Years active | 2001 - 2006, 2012 - present |
Ranjan Pramod is an Indian screenwriter and director best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a writer with Randam Bhavam (2001). His popular films include Meesa Madhavan (2002), Manassinakkare (2003), Achuvinte Amma (2005), and Naran (2005), all of them being blockbuster hits. [1] He directed the film Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu , which received positive reviews and was declared a Super Hit. It Also Won him the Kerala State Film Award for " Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value" in 2017.
"There is no art in cinema. Art is in the perspective. The fate of the film mainly depends on how well people can relate to the story, how well they can identify themselves with the characters."
—Ranjan Pramod on an interview. [2]
Pramod started his career through the movie Randam Bhavam (2001) directed by Lal Jose. He scripted a variety of commercial successes and well-acclaimed movies including Meesa Madhavan (2002), Manassinakkare (2003), Achuvinte Amma (2005), and Naran (2005). He has directed three movies, Photographer (2006), Rose Guitarinal(2013) and Rakshaadhikari Baiju Oppu (2017) which was a major comeback from Ranjan Pramod in his directorial career. After 10 years, Pramod returned to scriptwriting in Ennum Eppozhum starring Mohanlal and Manju Warrier.
Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes | |
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2001 | Randam Bhavam | Screenwriter | Lal Jose | ||
2002 | Meesa Madhavan | Screenwriter | Lal Jose | ||
2003 | Manassinakkare | Screenwriter | Sathyan Anthikad | Won, Filmfare Best Film award | |
2005 | Achuvinte Amma | Screenwriter | Sathyan Anthikad | Won, Filmfare Best Film award, National Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
Naran | Screenwriter | Joshiy | |||
2006 | Photographer | Director and Writer | Himself | Won, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist, Mathrubhumi Award for Best Music Director, Mullasserry Raju Music Award | |
2013 | Rose Guitarinaal | Director and Writer | Himself | ||
2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Screenwriter | Sathyan Anthikad | Vishu Release 2015 | |
2017 | Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu | Director and Writer | Himself | Won, Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value, Kerala State Film Award for Best Sync sound, Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist | |
2023 | O.Baby | Director and Writer | Himself | ||
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