Ranjitha Menon

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Ranjitha Menon
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Born
Thrissur, Kerala, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
Notable work Saajan Bakery Since 1962
Pathrosinte Padappukal

Ranjitha Menon is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in the Malayalam film Industry. [1] [2] [3] She is known for her role as a heroine in the films Saajan Bakery Since 1962 (2020), [4] Pathrosinte Padappukal (2022) and the TV Series Poacher (2024). [5] Her role as Merin in Saajan Bakery Since 1962 has been critically acclaimed by film critics. [6] [7] [8] [9] She has acted in the role of Achala Joseph in the TV series Poacher (2024) directed by Richie Mehta and produced by Alia Bhatt. [10]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020 Maniyarayile Ashokan Asha
2021 Saajan Bakery Since 1962 Merin [11] [12]
2022 Pathrosinte Padappukal Ammu [13]
2024 Poacher Achala Joseph [14] [15] [16]

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