Ranjith (director)

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Ranjith Balakrishnan
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Ranjith in 2022
Born
Kozhikode, Kerala [1]
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
  • actor
Years active1987–present

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. He has also received six Kerala State Film Awards.

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Early life

Ranjith was born on 5 September 1964 in Balussery, Kozhikode, Kerala. [2]

Career

1987 to 1992: Early career

Ranjith's entry into Mollywood was accidental, he was inspired by his friend, the late film producer and director Alex I. Kadavil, in whose residence he had stayed for his debut in the film industry. In 1987, he made his debut as a writer in Oru Maymasa Pulariyil , produced by Alex I. Kadavil and directed by V. R. Gopinath. [3] In 1988, Ranjith made his formal entry into the film world by writing the story for Orkkapurathu , an adventure film directed by Kamal, with Mohanlal in the lead role. The immediate success of Orkkapurathu brought Ranjith several opportunities to work in films. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, 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 worked during this period was Viji Thampi. This team released Witness (1988), Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990), Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1989) and Kaalalpada (1990), all with Jayaram in the lead role. In 1992, he wrote Neelagiri for I. V. Sasi, which underperformed at the box office. This was followed by Johnnie Walker , directed by Jayaraj, which was noted for its different filmmaking style and was a commercial success at the box office. [4] [5]

1993 to 2000: Breakthrough

1993 was significant in Ranjith's career: Devasuram , his film based on the life of his father-figure, Mullassery Rajagopal, [6] turned out to be a huge box office hit. With Mohanlal in the lead and directed by I.V. Sasi, Devasuram was both critically and commercially acclaimed; Mohanlal's performance was lauded and it opened a new genre of feudal stories in Malayalam cinema. Within two months of the release of Devasuram , Ranjith's next movie, Maya Mayuram (directed by Sibi Malayil and again starring Mohanlal) was released, but was not as successful. According to Ranjith, Maya Mayuram is one of his best films and its failure affected him greatly. Ranjith mentioned in an interview that several directors passed on the opportunity to make Maya Mayuram, and it was Mohanlal who convinced Sibi Malayil to get involved.[ citation needed ]

After writing Yadavam (directed by Jomon and starring Suresh Gopi), Ranjith worked 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 humorless 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 a superhit. [7]

In 1997, Ranjith teamed up again with Shaji Kailas for Asuravamsham, starring Manoj K Jayan and Biju Menon; the film yielded an average commercial response. Towards the end of 1997, Ranjith penned Aaraam Thampuran , which went to become one of the biggest hits of his career. This film was also a turning point in the career of Mohanlal, and with it Ranjith gained a reputation as a commercially viable scriptwriter. Then came Kaikudanna Nilavu, in 1998, directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, yet another average grosser. In 1998 Ranjith scripted Summer in Bethlehem , directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Suresh Gopi and Jayaram, a super hit. [8] In 1999, Ranjith and Shaji Kailas produced the film Ustaad , directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal.[ citation needed ]

The year 2000 began with the release of Narasimham , 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 at the time. [9] [10] Yet again in 2000, together with Director Shaji, Ranjith repeated history: his Onam release Valliettan starring Mammooty was a commercial success. This was his last script for Shaji Kailas [11] and with this film Ranjith became the most successful scriptwriter of the time.

2001 to 2009: Directorial debut and further success

In 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu , the sequel to Devasuram . [12] With Mohanlal appearing in dual roles as father and son, this film turned out to be another blockbuster. [13] The success of his directorial debut led Rashtra Deepika to name Ranjith the Man of the year. [14] In 2002 Ranjith came back with another successful film, Nandanam , starring Navya Nair and a new face, Prithviraj Sukumaran. [15] Ranjith produced this film along with his friend, actor Siddique. Nandanam, revolving around an innocent girl, her love for Lord Sri Krishna and her beau, was an entirely different and unexpected theme from Ranjith at the time. Despite the film not having a big star cast, fights, or punchy dialogues – and being shelved after some pre-production activities – it became a hit. [16]

In 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 role, 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. [17] [18] Chandrolsavam , starring Mohanlal, followed in 2005. [19] Ranjith believes that it was not a bad film. He said, "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." [20]

In 2006, he scripted and directed Prajapathi , starring Mammootty, was also blasted by critics, [21] and was another disastrous movie. [22] His next venture was an offbeat film Kaiyoppu . Though a flop at the box office, Kaiyoppu brought critical appreciation from far corners and that compelled Ranjith to work with plots and themes without any commercial ingredients. Notably, its lead actor Mammootty received no payment to act in the film as the script impressed him so much. [23]

In 2007, Ranjith teamed up with Joshiy for the big budget film Nasrani starring Mammootty. [24] [25] [26] [27] His next directorial feature was the musical-comedy Rock & Roll , starring Mohanlal. [28] [29] In 2008 Ranjith directed Thirakkatha , based on actress Srividya's life, [30] which won the National Award for the Best Malayalam Feature Film. Starring Anoop Menon and Priyamani, the movie featured Prithviraj and Samvrutha Sunil in important supporting roles. The movie was able to bring out the best in the actors. [31] [32] In 2009 Ranjith directed and wrote the script for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha, which was critically acclaimed. [33] Ranjith also introduced about thirty Malayalam stage artists through this film. [34] In the same year he came up with another unique creation, Kerala Cafe — a fusion of ten different short films by ten directors. The different segments in the movie were conceived and connected based on the concept of Yatra , or journey. [35]

2010 onwards

In 2010 Ranjith wrote the story for the film Penpattanam , directed by V. M. Vinu. He then scripted and directed, Pranchiyettan and the Saint , starring Mammootty, which was also widely accepted by movie fans and the people of Kerala. It became the most popular film of the year and was also a commercial success. Pranchiyettan and the Saint is now considered one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema and has over the years attained a cult status. During this time, Ranjith also received a highly coveted appointment as the School Director for Cochin Media School. [36] He also appeared as judge in "Mammootty the Best Actor Award – II", an acting talent-hunt reality show aired on the television channel Asianet. [37] In 2011, Ranjith scripted and directed a critically acclaimed satirical film Indian Rupee starring Prithviraj, which was well received by the critics and also a commercial success. His next film, Spirit , primarily focused on the increasing habits of alcoholism in Kerala. Starring Mohanlal in the lead role, the film was critically acclaimed and a box office success. He then produced and scripted for G. S. Vijayan's Mammootty-starring Bavuttiyude Namathil in 2012, which was an average at the box office. His next film with Mammootty, Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty , underperformed at the box office.

Njaan , based on the novel K T N Kottoor: Ezhuthum Jeevithavum by T P Rajeevan and featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, was released on 19 September 2014. He also produced Munnariyippu starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film became one of the highest grossers of the year. [38] In 2015 he directed Loham , starring Mohanlal, which received mixed reactions from critics. [39]

Controversy

The bedroom was dark and there was a balcony. When I talked to the cinematographer over the phone, he was standing beside me. He was playing with my bangles and touching my skin. We women have the sixth sense. I felt uncomfortable, but I was trying to give him the benefit of doubt. I thought I was overthinking and thought he wanted to see my bangles. I was not feeling ok with him. The room was dark. After realising that I was not reacting or taking back my hand, he tried to play with my neck and hair. Then, I excused myself and left the room. This was not shocking, but I know how the film industry works by and large. There are good and bad people.

— Sreelekha Mitra on Ranjith during an interview with PTI [40]

On 23 August 2024, in the wake of Hema Committee report, Indian actress Sreelekha Mitra levelled accusations against Ranjith. She alleged that he intended to seek sexual favour from her during the audition of his 2009 film Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha . [41] She further added that she did not have confidence to pursue the matter any further to prosecute Ranjith for the offence attracting sections 354, and 354 B of the IPC at the time of the commission of crime as she hailed from West Bengal. [42] Even though Ranjith denied the charges, he resigned from the posts of chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy. [43]

Filmography

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of film credits
YearFilmCredited as
DirectorProducerScreenwriterStoryActorRole/Notes
1987 Ezhuthappurangal NoNoNoNoYesRamanandan
Oru Maymasa Pulariyil NoNoNoYesNo—
1988 Witness NoNoYesNoYes
Orkkappurathu NoNoNoYesNo—
1989 Kaalal Pada NoNoNoNoYesViolinist
Pradeshika VaarthakalNoNoYesNoNo—
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal NoNoYesNoNo—
1990 Shubhayathra NoNoYesNoNo—
PavakkoothuNoNoYesNoNo—
Nanma Niranjavan SrinivasanNoNoYesNoNo—
Marupuram NoNoYesNoNo—
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam NoNoYesNoNo—
1991 Georgootty C/O Georgootty NoNoYesYesNo—
Pookkalam Varavayi NoNoYesNoNo—
Neelagiri NoNoYesNoNo—
1992 Johnnie Walker NoNoYesNoNo—
1993 Devasuram NoNoYesNoNo—
Maya Mayuram NoNoYesNoNo—
YadavamNoNoYesNoNo—
1994 Rudraksham NoNoYesNoNo—
1996 Rajaputhran NoNoYesNoNo—
1997 Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu NoNoNoYesNo—
Asuravamsam NoNoYesNoNo—
Aaraam Thampuran NoNoYesNoNo—
1998 Summer in Bethlehem NoNoYesNoNo—
1999 Ustaad NoCo-producerYesNoNo—
2000 Valyettan NoNoYesNoNo—
Narasimham NoNoYesNoNo—
2001 Ravanaprabhu YesNoYesYesNo—
2002 Nandanam YesCo-producerYesYesNo—
2003 Mizhi Randilum YesNoYesNoNo—
Ammakilikkoodu NoNoYesNoNo—
2004 Black YesNoYesNoNo—
2005 Chandrolsavam YesNoYesNoNo—
2006 Prajapathi YesNoYesNoNo—
2007 Kaiyoppu YesYesNoNoNo—
Nasrani NoNoYesYesNo—
Rock & Roll YesNoYesNoNo—
2008 Thirakkatha YesCo-producerYesYesYesDirector Aby Kuruvilla
GulmoharNoNoNoNoYesInduchoodan
2009 Kerala Cafe YesYesYesNoNoSegment:Prologue
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha YesNoYesNoNo—
2010 Penpattanam NoNoNoYesNo—
Best Actor NoNoNoNoYesHimself
Pranchiyettan and The Saint YesYesYesNoNo—
2011 Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku NoNoNoYesNo—
Indian Rupee YesNoYesYesNo—
2012 Spirit YesNoYesYesNo—
Jawan of Vellimala NoNoNoNoYesDr. Shivaprasad
Bavuttiyude Namathil NoYesYesYesNo—
2013 Annayum Rasoolum NoNoNoNoYesUsman
Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty YesNoYesYesNo—
2014 Munnariyippu NoYesNoNoNo—
Njan YesYesYesNoNo—
2015 Ayal Njanalla NoNoNoYesNo—
Loham YesNoYesYesNo—
2016 Leela YesYesNoNoNo—
2017 Puthan Panam YesCo-producerYesYesNo—
2018 Koode NoNoNoNoYesAloshy
Drama [44] YesNoYesYesNo—
2019 Unda NoNoNoNoYesC. I. Mathews Anthony
2020 Ayyappanum Koshiyum NoCo-producerNoNoYesKurien John
King FishNoNoNoNoYesDhasharadha Varma
2021 Nayattu NoCo-producerNoNoNo—
One NoNoNoNoYesVijaya Mohan
2022 Mukundan Unni Associates NoNoNoNoYesAdv.Gangadharan
Twenty One Gms NoNoNoNoYesDr.John Samuel
Kotthu NoCo-producerNoNoYesSadanandan
2024 Nadikar [45] NoNoNoNoYesKoshy
Thalavan [46] NoNoNoNoYesHome Minister T.K.Raghavan
Secret [47] NoNoNoNoYes
Manorathangal [48] YesNoNoNoNoSegment:Kadugannawa, Oru Yathra Kurippu

Awards

National Film Awards:

Kerala State Film Awards:

Kerala Film Critics Awards

Asianet Film Awards

Filmfare Awards South

Other Awards:

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