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Ranjith (director)

January 20, 2023

Not to be confused with Pa. Ranjith.

Ranjith Balakrishnan (born 5 September 1964) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist, producer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Ranjith made his directorial debut in 2001 with Ravanaprabhu, the sequel to Devaasuram. His films Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 respectively.[1] He is also the current chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy.[2]

Ranjith
Ranjith in 2022
Born (1964-09-05) 5 September 1964 (age 58)
Balussery, Kozhikode, Kerala
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter, producer, actor
Years active1987–present
SpouseSreeja Ranjith
ChildrenAgnivesh Ranjith
Aswaghosh Ranjith

Early life

Ranjith was born in Balussery in Kozhikode, Kerala.[citation needed] He graduated from the School of Drama and Fine Arts, Thrissur, in 1985.[citation needed]

Career

1987 to 1992: Early career

Ranjith's entry into Mollywood was accidental, he was inspired by his friend, the late film producer and director Alex I. Kadavil, in whose residence he had stayed for his debut in the film industry. In 1987, he made his debut as a writer in Oru Maymasa Pulariyil, produced by Alex I. Kadavil and directed by V. R. Gopinath.[3] In 1988, Ranjith made his formal entry into the film world by writing the story for Orkkapurathu, an adventure film directed by Kamal, with Mohanlal in the lead role. The immediate success of Orkkapurathu brought Ranjith several opportunities to work in films. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ranjith wrote scripts for several small budget films, mainly for Kamal, including Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989), Pradeshika Varthakal (1989) and Pookkalam Varavayi (1991).

Another director with whom Ranjith worked during this period was Viji Thampi. This team released Witness (1988), Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990), Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1989) and Kaalalpada (1990), all with Jayaram in the lead role. In 1992, he wrote Neelagiri for I. V. Sasi, which underperformed at the box office. This was followed by Johnnie Walker, directed by Jayaraj, which was noted for its different filmmaking style and was a commercial success at the box office.[4][5]

1993 to 2000: Breakthrough

1993 was significant in Ranjith's career: Devasuram, his film based on the life of his father-figure, Mullassery Rajagopal,[6] turned out to be a huge box office hit. With Mohanlal in the lead and directed by I.V. Sasi, Devasuram was both critically and commercially acclaimed; Mohanlal's performance was lauded and it opened a new genre of feudal stories in Malayalam cinema. Within two months of the release of Devasuram, Ranjith's next movie, Maya Mayuram (directed by Sibi Malayil and again starring Mohanlal) was released, but was not as successful. According to Ranjith, Maya Mayuram is one of his best films and its failure affected him greatly. Ranjith mentioned in an interview that several directors passed on the opportunity to make Maya Mayuram, and it was Mohanlal who convinced Sibi Malayil to get involved.[citation needed]

After writing Yadavam (directed by Jomon and starring Suresh Gopi), Ranjith worked with Shaji Kailas for Rudraksham, again starring Suresh Gopi, who was at the peak of his career. This film generated significant hype in the market as Shaji Kailas-Suresh Gopi was a hot selling team at the time, but the loose script and clichéd humorless dialogues led to Rudraksham becoming a flop. His next piece of work, Rajaputhran, directed by Shajun Karyal, again with Suresh Gopi in the lead, became a superhit.[7]

In 1997, Ranjith teamed up again with Shaji Kailas for Asuravamsham, starring Manoj K Jayan and Biju Menon; the film yielded an average commercial response. Towards the end of 1997, Ranjith penned Aaraam Thampuran, which went to become one of the biggest hits of his career. This film was also a turning point in the career of Mohanlal, and with it Ranjith gained a reputation as a commercially viable scriptwriter. Then came Kaikudanna Nilavu, in 1998, directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, yet another average grosser. In 1998 Ranjith scripted Summer in Bethlehem, directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Suresh Gopi and Jayaram, a super hit.[8] In 1999, Ranjith and Shaji Kailas produced the film Ustaad, directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal.[citation needed]

The year 2000 began with the release of Narasimham, directed by Shaji Kailas. With Mohanlal playing the lead role, this film became one of the biggest hits ever in the history of Malayalam cinema at the time.[9][10] Yet again in 2000, together with Director Shaji, Ranjith repeated history: his Onam release Valliettan starring Mammooty was a commercial success. This was his last script for Shaji Kailas[11] and with this film Ranjith became the most successful scriptwriter of the time.

2001 to 2009: Directorial debut and further success

In 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu, the sequel to Devasuram.[12] With Mohanlal appearing in dual roles as father and son, this film turned out to be another blockbuster.[13] In 2002 Ranjith came back with another blockbuster, Nandanam, starring Navya Nair and a new face, Prithviraj Sukumaran.[14] Ranjith produced this film along with his friend, actor Siddique. Nandanam, revolving around an innocent girl, her love for Lord Sri Krishna and her beau, was an entirely different and unexpected theme from Ranjith at the time. Despite the film not having a big star cast, fights, or punchy dialogues – and being shelved after some pre-production activities – it became a hit.[15]

In 2003 Ranjith directed Mizhi Randilum, starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan, another family drama, which failed to impress the masses, but was critically acclaimed. In the same year Ranjith scripted Ammakilikood, directed by Padmakumar with Prithviraj in the lead role, which also got the cold shoulder from the public. In 2004 Ranjith teamed up with Mammooty for Black, which was a complete commercial entertainer targeting the fans of Mammootty.[16][17] Chandrolsavam, starring Mohanlal, followed in 2005.[18] Ranjith believes that it was not a bad film. He said, "Mohanlal fans expected too much. I don't think it was a bad film. Many who watched it on DVD called to say they were surprised it did not do well. Fans come in with pre-conceived notions on how the actor will be in the movie and the kind of story it will be, hence they could not grasp the poetic element in the film."[19]

In 2006, he scripted and directed Prajapathi, starring Mammootty, was also blasted by critics,[20] and was another disastrous movie.[21] His next venture was an offbeat film Kaiyoppu. Though a flop at the box office, Kaiyoppu brought critical appreciation from far corners and that compelled Ranjith to work with plots and themes without any commercial ingredients. Notably, its lead actor Mammootty received no payment to act in the film as the script impressed him so much.[22]

In 2007, Ranjith teamed up with Joshiy for the big budget film Nasrani starring Mammootty.[23][24][25][26] His next directorial feature was the musical-comedy Rock & Roll, starring Mohanlal.[27][28] In 2008 Ranjith directed Thirakkatha, based on actress Srividya's life,[29] which won the National Award for the Best Malayalam Feature Film. Starring Anoop Menon and Priyamani, the movie featured Prithviraj and Samvrutha Sunil in important supporting roles. The movie was able to bring out the best in the actors.[30][31] In 2009 Ranjith directed and wrote the script for Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha, which was critically acclaimed.[32] Ranjith also introduced about thirty Malayalam stage artists through this film.[33] In the same year he came up with another unique creation, Kerala Cafe — a fusion of ten different short films by ten directors. The different segments in the movie were conceived and connected based on the concept of Yatra, or journey.[34]

2010 onwards

In 2010 Ranjith wrote the story for the film Penpattanam, directed by V. M. Vinu. He then scripted and directed, Pranchiyettan and the Saint, starring Mammootty, which was also widely accepted by movie fans and the people of Kerala. It became the most popular film of the year and was also a commercial success. Pranchiyettan and the Saint is now considered one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema and has over the years attained a cult status. During this time, Ranjith also received a highly coveted appointment as the School Director for Cochin Media School.[35] He also appeared as judge in "Mammootty the Best Actor Award – II", an acting talent-hunt reality show aired on the television channel Asianet.[36] In 2011, Ranjith scripted and directed a critically acclaimed satirical film Indian Rupee starring Prithviraj, which was well received by the critics and also a commercial success. His next film, Spirit, primarily focused on the increasing habits of alcoholism in Kerala. Starring Mohanlal in the lead role, the film was critically acclaimed and a box office success. He then produced and scripted for G. S. Vijayan's Mammootty-starring Bavuttiyude Namathil in 2012, which was an average at the box office. His next film with Mammootty, Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty, underperformed at the box office.

Njaan, based on the novel K T N Kottoor: Ezhuthum Jeevithavum by T P Rajeevan and featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, was released on 19 September 2014. He also produced Munnariyippu starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film became one of the highest grossers of the year.[37] In 2015 he directed Loham, starring Mohanlal, which received mixed reactions from critics.[38]

Filmography

Year Film Credited as
Director Producer Screenwriter Story Actor Role
2022 Kotthu No Co-producer No No Yes Sadanandan
Twenty One Gms No No No No Yes Dr.John Samuel
Mukundan Unni Associates No No No No Yes Adv.Gangadharan
2021 One No No No No Yes Vijaya Mohan
Nayattu No Co-producer No No No —
2020 King Fish No No No No Yes
Ayyappanum Koshiyum No Co-producer No No Yes Kurien John
2019 Unda No No No No Yes C. I. Mathews Anthony
2018 Drama[39] Yes No Yes Yes No —
Koode No No No No Yes Aloshy
2017 Puthan Panam Yes Co-producer Yes Yes No —
2016 Leela Yes Yes No No No —
2015 Loham Yes No Yes Yes No —
Ayal Njanalla No No No Yes No —
2014 Njan Yes Yes Yes No No —
Munnariyippu No Yes No No No —
2013 Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty Yes No Yes Yes No —
Annayum Rasoolum No No No No Yes Usman
2012 Bavuttiyude Namathil No Yes Yes Yes No —
Jawan of Vellimala No No No No Yes Dr. Shivaprasad
Spirit Yes No Yes Yes No —
2011 Indian Rupee Yes No Yes Yes No —
Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku No No No Yes No —
2010 Pranchiyettan and The Saint Yes Yes Yes No No —
Best Actor No No No No Yes Himself
Penpattanam No No No Yes No —
2009 Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha Yes No Yes No No —
Kerala Cafe Yes Yes Yes No No —
2008 Gulmohar No No No No Yes Induchoodan
Thirakkatha Yes Co-producer Yes Yes Yes Director Aby Kuruvilla
2007 Rock & Roll Yes No Yes No No —
Nasrani No No Yes Yes No —
Kaiyoppu Yes Yes No No No —
2006 Prajapathi Yes No Yes No No —
2005 Chandrolsavam Yes No Yes No No —
2004 Black Yes No Yes No No —
2003 Ammakilikkoodu No No Yes No No —
Mizhi Randilum Yes No Yes No No —
2002 Nandanam Yes Co-producer Yes Yes No —
2001 Ravanaprabhu Yes No Yes Yes No —
2000 Narasimham No No Yes No No —
Valyettan No No Yes No No —
1999 Ustaad No Co-producer Yes No No —
1998 Summer in Bethlehem No No Yes No No —
1997 Aaraam Thampuran No No Yes No No —
Asuravamsam No No Yes No No —
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu No No No Yes No —
1996 Rajaputhran No No Yes No No —
1994 Rudraksham No No Yes No No —
1993 Yadavam No No Yes No No —
Maya Mayuram No No Yes No No —
Devasuram No No Yes No No —
1992 Johnnie Walker No No Yes No No —
1991 Neelagiri No No Yes No No —
Pookkalam Varavayi No No Yes No No —
Georgootty C/O Georgootty No No Yes Yes No —
1990 Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam No No Yes No No —
Marupuram No No Yes No No —
Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan No No Yes No No —
Pavakkoothu No No Yes No No —
Shubhayathra No No Yes No No —
1989 Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal No No Yes No No —
Pradeshika Vaarthakal No No Yes No No —
Kaalal Pada No No No No Yes Violinist
1988 Orkkappurathu No No No Yes No —
Witness No No Yes No Yes
1987 Oru Maymasa Pulariyil No No No Yes No —
Ezhuthappurangal No No No No Yes Ramanandan

Awards

National Film Awards:

Kerala State Film Awards:

Kerala Film Critics Awards

Asianet Film Awards

Filmfare Awards South

Other Awards:

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January 20, 2023
ranjith, director, confused, with, ranjith, ranjith, balakrishnan, born, september, 1964, indian, film, director, screenwriter, lyricist, producer, actor, works, malayalam, cinema, ranjith, made, directorial, debut, 2001, with, ravanaprabhu, sequel, devaasuram. Not to be confused with Pa Ranjith Ranjith Balakrishnan born 5 September 1964 is an Indian film director screenwriter lyricist producer and actor who works in Malayalam cinema Ranjith made his directorial debut in 2001 with Ravanaprabhu the sequel to Devaasuram His films Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 respectively 1 He is also the current chairman of Kerala State Chalachitra Academy 2 RanjithRanjith in 2022Born 1964 09 05 5 September 1964 age 58 Balussery Kozhikode KeralaNationalityIndianOccupation s Film director screenwriter producer actorYears active1987 presentSpouseSreeja RanjithChildrenAgnivesh RanjithAswaghosh Ranjith Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 1987 to 1992 Early career 2 2 1993 to 2000 Breakthrough 2 3 2001 to 2009 Directorial debut and further success 2 4 2010 onwards 3 Filmography 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditRanjith was born in Balussery in Kozhikode Kerala citation needed He graduated from the School of Drama and Fine Arts Thrissur in 1985 citation needed Career Edit1987 to 1992 Early career Edit Ranjith s entry into Mollywood was accidental he was inspired by his friend the late film producer and director Alex I Kadavil in whose residence he had stayed for his debut in the film industry In 1987 he made his debut as a writer in Oru Maymasa Pulariyil produced by Alex I Kadavil and directed by V R Gopinath 3 In 1988 Ranjith made his formal entry into the film world by writing the story for Orkkapurathu an adventure film directed by Kamal with Mohanlal in the lead role The immediate success of Orkkapurathu brought Ranjith several opportunities to work in films In the late 1980s and early 1990s Ranjith wrote scripts for several small budget films mainly for Kamal including Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal 1989 Pradeshika Varthakal 1989 and Pookkalam Varavayi 1991 Another director with whom Ranjith worked during this period was Viji Thampi This team released Witness 1988 Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan 1990 Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam 1989 and Kaalalpada 1990 all with Jayaram in the lead role In 1992 he wrote Neelagiri for I V Sasi which underperformed at the box office This was followed by Johnnie Walker directed by Jayaraj which was noted for its different filmmaking style and was a commercial success at the box office 4 5 1993 to 2000 Breakthrough Edit 1993 was significant in Ranjith s career Devasuram his film based on the life of his father figure Mullassery Rajagopal 6 turned out to be a huge box office hit With Mohanlal in the lead and directed by I V Sasi Devasuram was both critically and commercially acclaimed Mohanlal s performance was lauded and it opened a new genre of feudal stories in Malayalam cinema Within two months of the release of Devasuram Ranjith s next movie Maya Mayuram directed by Sibi Malayil and again starring Mohanlal was released but was not as successful According to Ranjith Maya Mayuram is one of his best films and its failure affected him greatly Ranjith mentioned in an interview that several directors passed on the opportunity to make Maya Mayuram and it was Mohanlal who convinced Sibi Malayil to get involved citation needed After writing Yadavam directed by Jomon and starring Suresh Gopi Ranjith worked with Shaji Kailas for Rudraksham again starring Suresh Gopi who was at the peak of his career This film generated significant hype in the market as Shaji Kailas Suresh Gopi was a hot selling team at the time but the loose script and cliched humorless dialogues led to Rudraksham becoming a flop His next piece of work Rajaputhran directed by Shajun Karyal again with Suresh Gopi in the lead became a superhit 7 In 1997 Ranjith teamed up again with Shaji Kailas for Asuravamsham starring Manoj K Jayan and Biju Menon the film yielded an average commercial response Towards the end of 1997 Ranjith penned Aaraam Thampuran which went to become one of the biggest hits of his career This film was also a turning point in the career of Mohanlal and with it Ranjith gained a reputation as a commercially viable scriptwriter Then came Kaikudanna Nilavu in 1998 directed by Kamal starring Jayaram yet another average grosser In 1998 Ranjith scripted Summer in Bethlehem directed by Sibi Malayil starring Suresh Gopi and Jayaram a super hit 8 In 1999 Ranjith and Shaji Kailas produced the film Ustaad directed by Sibi Malayil starring Mohanlal citation needed The year 2000 began with the release of Narasimham directed by Shaji Kailas With Mohanlal playing the lead role this film became one of the biggest hits ever in the history of Malayalam cinema at the time 9 10 Yet again in 2000 together with Director Shaji Ranjith repeated history his Onam release Valliettan starring Mammooty was a commercial success This was his last script for Shaji Kailas 11 and with this film Ranjith became the most successful scriptwriter of the time 2001 to 2009 Directorial debut and further success Edit In 2001 Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu the sequel to Devasuram 12 With Mohanlal appearing in dual roles as father and son this film turned out to be another blockbuster 13 In 2002 Ranjith came back with another blockbuster Nandanam starring Navya Nair and a new face Prithviraj Sukumaran 14 Ranjith produced this film along with his friend actor Siddique Nandanam revolving around an innocent girl her love for Lord Sri Krishna and her beau was an entirely different and unexpected theme from Ranjith at the time Despite the film not having a big star cast fights or punchy dialogues and being shelved after some pre production activities it became a hit 15 In 2003 Ranjith directed Mizhi Randilum starring Dileep and Kavya Madhavan another family drama which failed to impress the masses but was critically acclaimed In the same year Ranjith scripted Ammakilikood directed by Padmakumar with Prithviraj in the lead role which also got the cold shoulder from the public In 2004 Ranjith teamed up with Mammooty for Black which was a complete commercial entertainer targeting the fans of Mammootty 16 17 Chandrolsavam starring Mohanlal followed in 2005 18 Ranjith believes that it was not a bad film He said Mohanlal fans expected too much I don t think it was a bad film Many who watched it on DVD called to say they were surprised it did not do well Fans come in with pre conceived notions on how the actor will be in the movie and the kind of story it will be hence they could not grasp the poetic element in the film 19 In 2006 he scripted and directed Prajapathi starring Mammootty was also blasted by critics 20 and was another disastrous movie 21 His next venture was an offbeat film Kaiyoppu Though a flop at the box office Kaiyoppu brought critical appreciation from far corners and that compelled Ranjith to work with plots and themes without any commercial ingredients Notably its lead actor Mammootty received no payment to act in the film as the script impressed him so much 22 In 2007 Ranjith teamed up with Joshiy for the big budget film Nasrani starring Mammootty 23 24 25 26 His next directorial feature was the musical comedy Rock amp Roll starring Mohanlal 27 28 In 2008 Ranjith directed Thirakkatha based on actress Srividya s life 29 which won the National Award for the Best Malayalam Feature Film Starring Anoop Menon and Priyamani the movie featured Prithviraj and Samvrutha Sunil in important supporting roles The movie was able to bring out the best in the actors 30 31 In 2009 Ranjith directed and wrote the script for Paleri Manikyam Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha which was critically acclaimed 32 Ranjith also introduced about thirty Malayalam stage artists through this film 33 In the same year he came up with another unique creation Kerala Cafe a fusion of ten different short films by ten directors The different segments in the movie were conceived and connected based on the concept of Yatra or journey 34 2010 onwards Edit In 2010 Ranjith wrote the story for the film Penpattanam directed by V M Vinu He then scripted and directed Pranchiyettan and the Saint starring Mammootty which was also widely accepted by movie fans and the people of Kerala It became the most popular film of the year and was also a commercial success Pranchiyettan and the Saint is now considered one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema and has over the years attained a cult status During this time Ranjith also received a highly coveted appointment as the School Director for Cochin Media School 35 He also appeared as judge in Mammootty the Best Actor Award II an acting talent hunt reality show aired on the television channel Asianet 36 In 2011 Ranjith scripted and directed a critically acclaimed satirical film Indian Rupee starring Prithviraj which was well received by the critics and also a commercial success His next film Spirit primarily focused on the increasing habits of alcoholism in Kerala Starring Mohanlal in the lead role the film was critically acclaimed and a box office success He then produced and scripted for G S Vijayan s Mammootty starring Bavuttiyude Namathil in 2012 which was an average at the box office His next film with Mammootty Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty underperformed at the box office Njaan based on the novel K T N Kottoor Ezhuthum Jeevithavum by T P Rajeevan and featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role was released on 19 September 2014 He also produced Munnariyippu starring Mammootty in the lead role The film became one of the highest grossers of the year 37 In 2015 he directed Loham starring Mohanlal which received mixed reactions from critics 38 Filmography EditYear Film Credited asDirector Producer Screenwriter Story Actor Role2022 Kotthu No Co producer No No Yes SadanandanTwenty One Gms No No No No Yes Dr John SamuelMukundan Unni Associates No No No No Yes Adv Gangadharan2021 One No No No No Yes Vijaya MohanNayattu No Co producer No No No 2020 King Fish No No No No YesAyyappanum Koshiyum No Co producer No No Yes Kurien John2019 Unda No No No No Yes C I Mathews Anthony2018 Drama 39 Yes No Yes Yes No Koode No No No No Yes Aloshy2017 Puthan Panam Yes Co producer Yes Yes No 2016 Leela Yes Yes No No No 2015 Loham Yes No Yes Yes No Ayal Njanalla No No No Yes No 2014 Njan Yes Yes Yes No No Munnariyippu No Yes No No No 2013 Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty Yes No Yes Yes No Annayum Rasoolum No No No No Yes Usman2012 Bavuttiyude Namathil No Yes Yes Yes No Jawan of Vellimala No No No No Yes Dr ShivaprasadSpirit Yes No Yes Yes No 2011 Indian Rupee Yes No Yes Yes No Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku No No No Yes No 2010 Pranchiyettan and The Saint Yes Yes Yes No No Best Actor No No No No Yes HimselfPenpattanam No No No Yes No 2009 Paleri Manikyam Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha Yes No Yes No No Kerala Cafe Yes Yes Yes No No 2008 Gulmohar No No No No Yes InduchoodanThirakkatha Yes Co producer Yes Yes Yes Director Aby Kuruvilla2007 Rock amp Roll Yes No Yes No No Nasrani No No Yes Yes No Kaiyoppu Yes Yes No No No 2006 Prajapathi Yes No Yes No No 2005 Chandrolsavam Yes No Yes No No 2004 Black Yes No Yes No No 2003 Ammakilikkoodu No No Yes No No Mizhi Randilum Yes No Yes No No 2002 Nandanam Yes Co producer Yes Yes No 2001 Ravanaprabhu Yes No Yes Yes No 2000 Narasimham No No Yes No No Valyettan No No Yes No No 1999 Ustaad No Co producer Yes No No 1998 Summer in Bethlehem No No Yes No No 1997 Aaraam Thampuran No No Yes No No Asuravamsam No No Yes No No Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu No No No Yes No 1996 Rajaputhran No No Yes No No 1994 Rudraksham No No Yes No No 1993 Yadavam No No Yes No No Maya Mayuram No No Yes No No Devasuram No No Yes No No 1992 Johnnie Walker No No Yes No No 1991 Neelagiri No No Yes No No Pookkalam Varavayi No No Yes No No Georgootty C O Georgootty No No Yes Yes No 1990 Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam No No Yes No No Marupuram No No Yes No No Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan No No Yes No No Pavakkoothu No No Yes No No Shubhayathra No No Yes No No 1989 Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal No No Yes No No Pradeshika Vaarthakal No No Yes No No Kaalal Pada No No No No Yes Violinist1988 Orkkappurathu No No No Yes No Witness No No Yes No Yes1987 Oru Maymasa Pulariyil No No No Yes No Ezhuthappurangal No No No No Yes RamanandanAwards EditNational Film Awards 2012 Best Film on Social Issues Spirit 2011 Best Feature Film in Malayalam Indian Rupee 2008 Best Feature Film in Malayalam Thirakkatha 1 Kerala State Film Awards 2014 Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay Adapted Njaan 2011 Kerala State Film Award for Best Film Indian Rupee 2010 Kerala State Film Award for Best Film Pranchiyettan and The Saint 2009 Kerala State Film Award for Best Film Paleri Manikyam Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha 40 2001 Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value Ravanaprabhu 41 Kerala Film Critics Awards 2010 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film Pranchiyettan and the Saint 42 2010 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Director Pranchiyettan and the Saint 42 2010 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Script Pranchiyettan and the Saint 42 2009 Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film Paleri Manikyam Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha 43 2008 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film Thirakkatha 44 2008 Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Actor Gulmohar 44 2007 Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film Kaiyoppu 45 2003 Kerala Film Critics Award for Second Best Film Mizhi Randilum 46 2002 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Director Nandanam 47 2002 Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film Nandanam 47 Asianet Film Awards 2012 Asianet Film Award for Best Director Spirit 48 2011 Asianet Film Award for Best Director Indian Rupee 49 2010 Asianet Film Award for Best Film Pranchiyettan and the Saint 50 2009 Asianet Film Award for Best Director Paleri Manikyam Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha 51 2003 Asianet Film Award for Best Script Writer Mizhi Randilum 52 2002 Asianet Film Award for Best Film 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