Quick Info
| Profession | Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/09/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Ranjith
31/03/2026
Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan was arrested by Kerala Police over a complaint from a young actress alleging attempted sexual assault during a film shoot. He was subsequently placed in judicial custody, and the case was registered following an FIR filed by the Vanitha Cell in Ernakulam. Ranjith has denied the allegations against him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ranjith Balakrishnan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Calicut - School of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Sreeja Balakrishnan |
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Family
| Spouse | Sreeja Balakrishnan |
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| Children | Agnivesh Balakrishnan, Aswaghosh Ranjith |
Career
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ranjith hails from a traditional Malayalam family based in Kerala. | |
| 2. Before entering the film industry as a story writer, he lived with film producer and director Alex I. Kadavil, who inspired him to pursue filmmaking. | |
| 3. He has acted in several Malayalam films, including Witness (1988), Kaalal Pada (1989), and Thirakkatha (2008). | |
| 4. Ranjith contributed as a story writer to movies like Orkkappurathu (1988), Georgootty C/O Georgootty (1991), and Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997). | |
| 5. He has directed notable films such as Nandanam (2002), Mizhi Randilium (2003), and Prajapathi (2006). | |
| 6. Additionally, he has produced films including Nandanam (2002), Thirakkatha (2008), and Puthan Panam (2017). |
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