Ranjith

Birthday: 9/5/1964
Place of birth: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Fame for: Writing
Also known as: Renjith, Ranjith Balakrishnan Nair, Ranjith Balakrishnan, രഞ്ജിത്ത്, രഞ്ജിത്ത് ബാലകൃഷ്ണൻ

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.