Quick Info
| Profession | Producer, Director, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 08/12/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Karalapakkam, a village near Tiruninravur, north-west of Chennai |
Latest News about Pa. Ranjith
15/06/2025
Ranjith confirmed he is actively working on Thangaloor 2, a sequel to his earlier film, starring actor Chinnu Krishnamoorthy. The project is being developed following the success of Sarpatta Parambarai and aims to further explore themes of community and identity[6].
01/01/2025
Pa. Ranjith announced two upcoming Tamil films titled Thandakaaranyam and Bison Kaalamaadan, both scheduled for release in 2025. These projects continue his focus on socially relevant storytelling rooted in Dalit identity and caste politics[1].
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Pa. Ranjith |
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| Famous For | Directing and Writing Attakathi (2012), Madras (2014), Kabali (2016), Kala (2018), Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) |
| Religion | Atheist |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 69 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Government College of Arts, Chennai |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Pa. Ranjith grew up in a modest family of agricultural laborers in Karalapakkam, Avadi, Chennai[8]. | |
| He has two brothers named Prabhu and Saravana[7]. | |
| He met and married his wife Anitha in college; she is a devout Christian while he is an atheist[1][7]. | |
| They have one daughter[1][7]. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Film (Director, Story): Attakathi (2012) |
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| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹75 Crore ($11 Million) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pa. Ranjith was not initially interested in movies but started watching them in college. | |
| 2. Watching political movies sparked Ranjith's interest in cinema. | |
| 3. Ranjith is outspoken about politics, caste, and social issues due to his keen interest in politics. | |
| 4. He admired how cinema can evoke emotions and convey messages without language barriers. | |
| 5. Ranjith was briefly a Christian in high school but is now an atheist. | |
| 6. Pa. Ranjith met and married his wife in college, and they have a daughter. | |
| 7. Despite being an atheist, Ranjith's wife is a devout Christian. | |
| 8. Ranjith openly discusses his Dalit identity and views on caste politics in society and the film industry. | |
| 9. In 2015, Ranjith won the SIIMA Award for Best Director- Tamil for his film "Masras" (2014). | |
| 10. Ranjith has directed 4 films, two of which featured Rajinikanth. | |
| 11. Ranjith prefers directing low-budget films for the creative freedom they offer compared to big-budget movies. | |
| 12. He is the founder of Neelam, a socio-cultural organisation and film production house. | |
| 13. Neelam Productions produced documentaries including Dr. Shoe Maker, Beware of Castes: Mirchpur, and Ladies and Gentlewomen about the LGBTQ community. | |
| 14. He produced the film Pariyerum Perumal (2018). | |
| 15. Upcoming films include Thandakaaranyam (2025) and Bison Kaalamaadan (2025). | |
| 16. Ranjith has directed 6 films, two of which featured Rajinikanth (Kabali and Sarpatta Parambarai)[1][5]. | |
| 17. He is currently working on Thangaloor 2 with actor Chinnu Krishnamoorthy[6]. |