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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.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Awards South
Filmography16 titles

Ayyappanum Koshiyum
2020as Kurien John
2020as Kurien John

Meesha Madhavan
2002as Narrater
2002as Narrater

Nayattu
2021Producer
2021Producer

Annayum Rasoolum
2013as Usman
2013as Usman

Munnariyippu
2014Producer
2014Producer

Indian Rupee
2011Director, Writer
2011Director, Writer

Unda
2019as C. I. Mathews Anthony
2019as C. I. Mathews Anthony

Pranchiyettan and the Saint
2010Director, Producer, Writer
2010Director, Producer, Writer

Devasuram
1993Writer
1993Writer

Neelagiri
1991Writer
1991Writer

Shubhayathra
1990Screenplay
1990Screenplay

Best Actor
2010as Himself
2010as Himself

One
2021as Advocate General Vijaya Mohan
2021as Advocate General Vijaya Mohan

Johnnie Walker
1992Screenplay
1992Screenplay

Nasrani
2007Writer
2007Writer

Kotthu
2022Producer
2022Producer