Ranjith (Director) Age, Wife, Family, Biography

Full Name Ranjith Balakrishnan Profession(s) Film Director, Actor, Screenwriter, Story Writer, Film Producer Physical Stats Height (approx.) 5′ 8″ (173 cm) Eye Colour Black Hair Colour Salt and Pepper Career Debut Malayalam Story Writer: Oru Maymasa Pulariyil (1987)

Malayalam Film Actor: as Ramanandan
Malayalam Screenwriter: Witness (1988)

Malayalam Film Producer: Ustaad (1999)

Malayalam Film Director: Ravanaprabhu (2001)
Awards, Honours • Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for Ravanaprabhu (2001)
• Ramu Kairat Award for Nandanam (2002)
• Asianet Film Award for Best Film for Nandanam (2002)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film for Nandanam (2002)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Director for Nandanam (2002)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film for Mizhi Randilium (2003)
• Asianet Film Award for Best Script Writer for Mizhi Randilium (2003)
• Bharatam Memorial Award (2005)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film for Kaiyoppu (2007)
• National Film Awards for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in Thirakkatha (2008)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Actor for Gulmohar (2008)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film for Thirakkatha (2008)
• Padmarajan Award for Thirakkatha (2008)
• Matribhumi-Amrita TV Film Awards for Best Director for Thirakkatha (2008)
• Matribhumi-Amrita TV Film Awards for Best Film for Thirakkatha (2008)
• Filmfare Awards South for Best Film for Thirakkatha (2008)
• Filmfare Awards South for Best Director for Thirakkatha (2008)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (2009)
• Asianet Film Award for Best Director for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (2009)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Film for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (2009)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value for Pranchiyettan and The Saint (2010)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Director for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Asianet Film Award for Best Film for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Filmfare Awards South for Best Film for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Filmfare Awards South for Best Director for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Matribhumi -Amrita TV Film for Best Director for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (2010)
• Vanitha Film Awards for Best Director for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (2010)
• Kairali Film Awards for the Best Director for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Kairali Film Awards for the Best Film for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Vanitha Film Awards for the Best Script for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Vanitha Film Awards for the Best Director for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Vanitha Film Awards for the Best Film for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Nana Film Awards for the Best Director for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Nana Film Awards for the Best Film for Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010)
• Vayalar Ramavarma Chalachitra Television Award for Best Film for Indian Rupee (2011)
• National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam for Indian Rupee (2011)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Film for Indian Rupee (2011)
• The Kochi Times Film Award for Best Film for Indian Rupee (2011)
• Asianet Film Award for Best Director for Indian Rupee (2011)
• National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues for Spirit (2012)
• Asianet Film Award for Best Director for Spirit (2012)
• Filmfare Awards South for Best Film for Munnariyippu (2014)
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay(Adapted) for Njaan (2014) Personal Life Date of Birth 5 September 1964 (Saturday) Age (as of 2024) 60 Years Birthplace Kozhikode, Kerala, India Zodiac sign Virgo Nationality Indian Hometown Kozhikode, Kerala, India College/University University of Calicut – School of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur Controversies Accused of Influencing the Awards Jury
In 2023, Malayalam film director Vinayan accused Ranjith for using his power as a chairman of Chalachitra Academy to influence the jury of the Annual State Film Awards in 2022. He claimed that Ranjith prevented his film Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022) from getting major awards. Later, the Cultural Affairs Minister of Kerela Saji Cheriyan stated that Ranjith did not have any role in the award selection process and it was the Bengali film director Goutam Ghose who headed the jury. ^[1]The Indian Express
Accused of Misbehaviour with a Bengali Actress
In 2024, he was accused by a Bengali actress named Sreelekha Mitra that while filming Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (2009), she was called to his bedroom once while she was talking to the cinematographer of the film over the phone. She claimed that Ranjith touched her inappropriately which made her feel uncomfortable due to which she left the room. She has also clarified that he did not sexually harass her but his actions would have led to harassment. Later, Ranjith after hearing the allegations resigned from his post as the chairman of Kerela State Chalachitra Academy and stated via an audio message to the media that this allegation had affected him and he would take legal action regarding this matter. ^[2]The Indian Express Social Media Instagram Relationships & More Marital Status Married Family Wife/Spouse Sreeja Balakrishnan Children Son(s)– 2
• Agnivesh Balakrishnan (Film Producer)
• Aswaghosh Ranjith
Style Quotient Car Collection Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d