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.
Wrote 49
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
Loham
Screenplay
Ayal Njanalla
Story
- 2014
- 2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Writer
- 2012
Bavuttiyude Namathil
Writer
Spirit
Writer
- 2011
Indian Rupee
Writer
Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku
Writer
Seedan
Original Story
- 2010
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Writer
Penpattanam
Story, Writer
2000s
- 2009
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
Screenplay
- 2007
Rock N' Roll
Writer
Kaiyoppu
Story
- 2006
Prajapathi
Writer
- 2005
Chandrolsavam
Writer
- 2004
Jyeshta
Story
Black
Writer
- 2003
Ammakilikkoodu
Writer
Mizhi Randilum
Writer
- 2002
Nandanam
Writer
- 2001
Ravanaprabhu
Writer
- 2000
Valliettan
Writer
Narasimham
Writer
1990s
- 1999
Ustaad
Writer
- 1998
Summer in Bethlehem
Writer
Kaikkudanna Nilavu
Writer
- 1997
Aaram Thamburan
Writer
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
Writer
- 1993
Maya Mayooram
Writer
Devasuram
Writer
Yaadhavam
Writer
- 1992
Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu
Writer
Johnnie Walker
Screenplay
- 1991
Neelagiri
Writer
Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty
Writer
- 1990
Pavakkoothu
Writer
Shubhayathra
Screenplay
Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan
Writer
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Screenplay
Pradeshika Vaarthakal
Writer
- 1988
Orkkapurathu
Story
Witness
Writer
Directed 23
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Aaro
Director
- 2024
Manorathangal
Director
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
Leela
Director
- 2015
Loham
Director
- 2014
- 2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Director
- 2012
Spirit
Director
- 2011
Indian Rupee
Director
- 2010
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Director
2000s
- 2009
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
Director
Kerala Cafe
Director
- 2008
Thirakkatha
Director
- 2007
Rock N' Roll
Director
Kaiyoppu
Director
- 2006
Prajapathi
Director
- 2005
Chandrolsavam
Director
- 2004
Black
Director
- 2003
Mizhi Randilum
Director
- 2002
Nandanam
Director
- 2001
Ravanaprabhu
Director
Acted in 16
2020s
- 2024
Secret
Mathews
Thalavan
T.K Raghavan (Home Minister)
Nadikar
Director Koshi
- 2022
Mukundan Unni Associates™
Adv. Gangadharan
Kotthu
Movie
King Fish
Dhasharadha Varma
- 2021
- 2020
Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Kurien John
2010s
- 2019
Unda
C. I. Mathews Anthony
- 2018
Koode
Aloysius Thomas
- 2013
Annayum Rasoolum
Usman
- 2012
Jawan of Vellimala
Dr. Shivaprasad
2000s
- 2008
Gulmohar
Induchoodan
Thirakkatha
Abey Kuruvilla
- 2002
Meesa Madhavan
Narrater
Produced 13
2020s
- 2022
Kotthu
Producer
- 2021
- 2020
Ayyappanum Koshiyum
Producer
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
Leela
Producer
- 2014
Munnariyippu
Producer
- 2012
Bavuttiyude Namathil
Producer
- 2010
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
Producer
2000s
- 2009
Kerala Cafe
Producer
- 2007
Kaiyoppu
Producer
- 2002
Nandanam
Producer
1990s
- 1999
Ustaad
Producer
Appearances7
2010s
- 2017
Oru Mexican Aparatha
Narrator
- 2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
Narrator
- 2010
Best Actor
Himself
2000s
- 2009
Swa Le
Narrator
- 2007
Rock N' Roll
Narrator
- 2003
Mizhi Randilum
Narrator