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Ranjith was born on September 4, 1964 in Balussery, Kerala, India and is credited as a film director, actor and screenwriter. As of 2026, Ranjith is 61 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Calicut. Listed accolades include Filmfare Awards South.
My Take
Ranjith is the kind of filmmaker I wish more people outside India knew. Working in Malayalam cinema since his 2001 directorial debut, he has balanced commercial appeal with genuine social weight, earning National Film Awards including recognition for a film on social issues. That is a hard tightrope, and most directors fall to one side or the other. He writes, acts, and directs, building stories from the ground up. South Indian cinema rewards anyone willing to look past Bollywood, and creators like Ranjith are exactly why. I respect the seriousness underneath the craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ranjith
- Name (Japanese)
- ランジート
- Reading
- らんじーと
- Born
- September 4, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Balussery, Kerala, India
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter
2. Background
- University
- University of Calicut
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards South
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranjith%20(director)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3595234
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ranjith born?
Born September 4, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Ranjith from?
Ranjith is from Balussery, Kerala, India.
What does Ranjith do?
Ranjith works as film director, actor, screenwriter.
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