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Ranjith made a comeback in 2007 with ''[[Kaiyoppu]]'', an offbeat film. ''Kaiyoppu'' brought appreciation from far corners and that compelled Ranjith to work with plots and themes without any commercial ingredients. In 2007, he wrote a script for Joshi for the first time. Their first venture, ''[[Nasrani (film)|Nasrani]]'', didn't generate much response and became a flop. Ranjith's next venture, ''[[Rock & Roll (film)|Rock & Roll]]'', starring Mohanlal, was unable to attract critics and was yet another flop. In the year 2008, Ranjith stunned Kerala with his film ''[[Thirakkatha]]'', which won the National Award for the Best Malayalam Feature Film. Starring Anoop Menon and Priyamani in the lead, the movie featured Prithviraj and Samvrutha Sunil in important supporting roles. The movie was able to bring out the best in the actors. Despite the film being only an above-average grosser at the box office, the movie garnered many awards. In 2009, Ranjith directed and wrote the script for ''[[Paleri Manikyam|Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha]]'', which was widely acclaimed critically. [[Mammootty]]'s performance was widely appreciated in this film. In the same year he came up with another unique creation, ''[[Kerala Cafe]]'' — a fusion of ten different short films by ten directors. Ranjith helmed this venture, which proved to be an experimental breakthrough in the [[Malayalam film industry]]. The different segments in the movie were conceived and connected based on the concept of ''Yatra'' or journey.
Ranjith made a comeback in 2007 with ''[[Kaiyoppu]]'', an offbeat film. ''Kaiyoppu'' brought appreciation from far corners and that compelled Ranjith to work with plots and themes without any commercial ingredients. In 2007, he wrote a script for Joshi for the first time. Their first venture, ''[[Nasrani (film)|Nasrani]]'', didn't generate much response and became a flop. Ranjith's next venture, ''[[Rock & Roll (film)|Rock & Roll]]'', starring Mohanlal, was unable to attract critics and was yet another flop. In the year 2008, Ranjith stunned Kerala with his film ''[[Thirakkatha]]'', which won the National Award for the Best Malayalam Feature Film. Starring Anoop Menon and Priyamani in the lead, the movie featured Prithviraj and Samvrutha Sunil in important supporting roles. The movie was able to bring out the best in the actors. Despite the film being only an above-average grosser at the box office, the movie garnered many awards. In 2009, Ranjith directed and wrote the script for ''[[Paleri Manikyam|Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha]]'', which was widely acclaimed critically. [[Mammootty]]'s performance was widely appreciated in this film. In the same year he came up with another unique creation, ''[[Kerala Cafe]]'' — a fusion of ten different short films by ten directors. Ranjith helmed this venture, which proved to be an experimental breakthrough in the [[Malayalam film industry]]. The different segments in the movie were conceived and connected based on the concept of ''Yatra'' or journey.


In the year 2010, Ranjith wrote the story for the film ''Penpattanam'', directed by V. M. Vinu. His latest film, ''[[Pranchiyettan and the Saint]]'', starring Mammooty, was also widely accepted by movie buffs and the common people of Kerala. Critics, who have always been judgmental towards his feudal-themed movies, have praised Ranjith's new ventures.
In the year 2010, Ranjith wrote the story for the film ''Penpattanam'', directed by V. M. Vinu. His latest film, ''[[Pranchiyettan and the Saint]]'', starring Mammooty, was also widely accepted by movie buffs and the common people of Kerala. It became the highest grossing film of the year and also the film with the longest theatrical run in the past five years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalamcinemanews.com/cinema/view/29 Kaaryasthan|title=Malayalam cinema - 2010: An analysis|date=|publisher=Malayalamcinemanews.com|accessdate=2011-03-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pjentertainments.com/pranchiyettan-again-in-london/|title=Pranchiyettan Again In London !!!|date=2010-12-29|publisher=PJ Entertainments Official website|accessdate=2011-03-01}}</ref> Critics, who have always been judgmental towards his feudal-themed movies, have praised Ranjith's new ventures.

Ranjith is currently working as a judge in "Mammootty the Best Actor Award — II", an acting talent hunt reality show aired in [[Asianet]].<ref>[http://expressbuzz.com/entertainment/news/the-‘reality-factor’-in-acting/251278.html "The ‘reality factor’ in acting"]</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

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Ranjith
File:Ranjith.jpg
Born (1964-09-05) September 5, 1964 (age 59)
Balussery, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, producer
Years active1987 - present
SpouseSreeja
Parent(s)Palakkad Puthanpurayil M Balakrishnan Nair and Pathmavathi Amma

Kunithala Ranjith (born 1964), often credited simply as Ranjith, is an

screen writer, director, and producer who has worked in Malayalam cinema.[1]

In his career spanning over two decades, he has scripted several high-grossing films including

Pranchiyettan and the Saint (2010). He produced the anthology film Kerala Cafe
(2009), consisting of ten short films by ten filmmakers.

He won the 2008 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for Thirakkatha.

Childhood and entry into cinema

Ranjith was born in 1964 to mohanlal and vismaya pranav.

Thiruvanthapuram Ranjith stayed for a while after his education. During the late eighties, Ranjith tried his hand at skits and television serials for Doordarshan. Later, he associated himself with the making of Oru Maymaasa Pulariyil, which marked his entry into Malayalam cinema. In the year 1988, Ranjith made his formal entry into the film world by writing the story for Orkkapurath, a fun-adventure film directed by Kamal with Mohanlal in the lead. The immediate success of Orkkapurath brought Ranjith several chances to work in films. In the late eighties and early nineties, Ranjith wrote scripts for several small budget films mainly for Kamal, including Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989), Pradeshika Varthakal (1989), and Pookalam Varavai (1991). Another director with whom Ranjith joined hands in those days was Viji Thampi. This team brought out Witness (1988), Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990), Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkkam (1989), and Kalalpada (1990), all with Jayaram in the lead role. Another simultaneous work of his was Pavakoothu (1990) for Srikuttan, with Jayaram as hero. Despite having a series of subsequent films in his hands, and most being average hits, Ranjith could not establish himself as a successful writer. In the year 1992, he wrote Neelagiri for I. V. Sasi
, which bombed at the box office, but his Johnny Walker, directed by Jayaraj, went on to create an impact at the box office.

From 1993 to 2000

The year 1993 was a huge turning point in Ranjith's career.

Kamal, starring Jayaram, yet another average hit. In 1998 Ranjith scripted Summer in Bethlehem, directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Suresh Gopi and Jayaram, a super hit. In 1999, Ranjith and Shaji Kailas produced the film Usthad, directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal
. This film was written by Ranjith and became another huge hit, breaking collection records.

2000 to 2010

The year 2000 began with the release of

Mammooty
became one of the biggest hits of the year. With this film, Ranjith became the most successful scriptwriter of the time.

In 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with

Mammooty for Black, which was a complete commercial entertainer targeting the fans of Mammootty, but received just a mildly favorable response. Then came Chandrolsavam, starring Mohanlal in 2005. Even though this film was aesthetically and critically appreciated, it failed to endear to even the fans of Mohanlal. In 2006, he scripted and directed Prajapathi, starring Mammootty
, which was another disastrous movie.

Ranjith made a comeback in 2007 with

Malayalam film industry
. The different segments in the movie were conceived and connected based on the concept of Yatra or journey.

In the year 2010, Ranjith wrote the story for the film Penpattanam, directed by V. M. Vinu. His latest film,

Pranchiyettan and the Saint, starring Mammooty, was also widely accepted by movie buffs and the common people of Kerala. It became the highest grossing film of the year and also the film with the longest theatrical run in the past five years.[3][4]
Critics, who have always been judgmental towards his feudal-themed movies, have praised Ranjith's new ventures.

Ranjith is currently working as a judge in "Mammootty the Best Actor Award — II", an acting talent hunt reality show aired in Asianet.[5]

Filmography

Year Film Credited as
Director Producer Screenwriter Story Actor
2010
Pranchiyettan and The Saint
 		Yes Yes Yes
Penpattanam Yes
2009 Paleri Manikyam : Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha Yes Yes
2009 Kerala Cafe Yes Yes
2008 Gulmohar Yes
2008 Thirakkatha Yes Yes Yes Yes
2007
Rock & Roll
 		Yes Yes
Nasrani Yes
Kaiyoppu Yes Yes
2006 Prajapathi Yes Yes
2005 Chandrolsavam Yes Yes
2004 Black Yes Yes
2003 Ammakilikkoodu Yes
Mizhi Randilum Yes Yes
2002 Nandanam Yes Yes Yes
2001
Ravanaprabhu
 		Yes Yes
2000 Narashimham Yes
Valyettan
 		Yes
1999 Ustaad Yes Yes
1998 Summer in Bethlehem Yes
1997
Aaram Thamburan
 		Yes
Asuravamsam Yes
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Yes
1995 Rajaputhran Yes
1994 Rudraksham Yes
1993 Devasuram Yes
Maya Mayuram
 		Yes
Yadavam
 		Yes
1991 Neelagiri Yes
Pookkalam Varavayi Yes
Georgootty C/O Georgootty Yes
1990 Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam Yes
Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan Yes
Pavakkoothu Yes
Shubha Yathra Yes
1989 Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Yes
Pradeshika Vaarthakal Yes
1988 Orkkappurathu Yes
Witness Yes
1987 Oru Maymasa Pulariyil Yes
1987 Ezhuthappurangal Yes

Awards

National Film Awards:

Kerala State Film Awards:

Other Awards:

References

  1. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1066396/
  2. ^ http://cinidiary.com/peopleinfo.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=2&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=R
  3. ^ Kaaryasthan "Malayalam cinema - 2010: An analysis". Malayalamcinemanews.com. Retrieved 2011-03-01. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ^ "Pranchiyettan Again In London !!!". PJ Entertainments Official website. 2010-12-29. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
  5. ^ "The ‘reality factor’ in acting"

External links

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