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Renji Panicker
Born (1960-09-23) September 23, 1960 (age 64)
Nedumudi, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesRenji
Occupations
  • Film director
  • Screenwriter
  • Singer
  • Lyricist
  • Actor
  • Film producer
Years active1989 – present
SpouseAneeta Marium Thomas
ChildrenNithin Renji Panicker
Nikhil Renji Panicker

Renji Panicker (born 23 September 1960) is an Indian film actor, scriptwriter, director, film producer, and journalist best known for his Malayalam films. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005.[1]

Early life

He was the youngest son among three children born to Kesava Panicker and Leelamani Amma at Nedumudi, Alleppey. He did his bachelors in commerce from Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha and certificate in Journalism from Press Club, Thiruvananthapuram. He earned a master's degree in Journalism from Kerala University, Karyavattom[2]

Career

Panicker began his career as a journalist. He started off as a reporter for magazines and publications. During an interview, while working for Chithrabhumi, a film magazine, he met director Shaji Kailas, who led him into the world of cinema and within a short time became one of the most wanted scriptwriters of Malayalam cinema. Renji scripted several commercially successful films for Shaji Kailas, including Dr. Pasupathy (1990), Thalastaanam (1992), Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993), Ekalavyan (1993), Mafia (1993), Commissioner (1994), and The King (1995). The Renji Panicker-Shaji Kailas team elevated Suresh Gopi into a bankable lead actor during the early 1990s. He is known for his collaboration with director Joshiy, which included the films Lelam (1997) and Pathram (1999). He became a film director and directed two films. He is one of the managing directors of the Malayalam newspaper Metrovaartha.

Renji has taken several cameo roles in his own films. However, he gained popularity as an actor for his role in Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014). He acted in numerous films, with notable roles in Njaan (2014), Premam (2015), Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016), Thoppil Joppan (2016), Alamara (2017), Godha (2017) and Bhayanakam (2018).

Personal life

Renji Panicker was married to Anitha Mariam Thomas, his classmate at Kerala University. Anitha died on 10 March 2019 suffering from Kidney ailment. They have twin sons, Nithin and Nikhil, and lived in Alappuzha before shifting to Kochi.[3]

Film career

While interviewing director Shaji Kailas, for a film magazine in 1990, he was impressed by Renji's language and asked him to do a script for him. Renji, who was an active politician since his college days tried out a political satire, Dr. Pasupathy, that turned out to be a hit. But the success of his debut film failed to bring recognition. His next venture Akashakottayile Sulthan, in 1991, directed by Jayaraj, with Sreenivasan in the main role, bombed. This made Renji to rethink film as a career. Upon Kailas' insistence, Renji made another attempt in 1992. Thalastaanam, revolving around campus politics was a hit and marked the beginning of the Shaji-Renji combination.

In the year 1993, Renji penned Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans. Directed by Kailas, this film was a turning point in the life of Jagadish, who was till then slotted into comic roles. Jagadish played the role of a common man who overnight becomes the home minister of the state. Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans completed 150 days in theatres, establishing Renji Panicker as one of the leading script writers in Malayalam cinema. Next was Ekalavyan, released in May 1993. Directed by Kailas, Ekalavyan was an action thriller revolving around the unholy nexus of drug mafia-godmen and politicians. Appearing in the lead role of a police officer, Suresh Gopi established himself as the next star of Malayalam cinema. Ekalavyan completed 150 days in most theatres. Mafia then revolved around Bangalore underworld. Directed by Kailas with Gopi as hero, it was released in 1993, making Renji the most expensive script-writer in Malyalam film.[4]

In 1994, Kailas/Panicker created Commissioner, a police film, which completed a run of 200 days in theatres. Gopi appeared in the title role and the film became the biggest grosser of the year. Shaji/Renji rejoined in 1995, casting Mammootty as the hero of The King, which was released in the end of 1995 was successful. Thereafter the duo parted ways.[5]

Renji, after a long time wrote a script for director Joshi in 1997. Lelam, another action thriller with Gopi as the hero was again a hit. The same team brought out Pathram the next year. Revolving around print media and the politics surrounding it, this flick is best remembered for dialog. The continuous run of hits came to an end in 2001. Renji's combination with Joshi, Dubai bombed. This was followed by Praja,the first time Mohanlal appeared in a Renji film and it completed 100 days in theatres. The back to back set backs forced Renji to take a break for three years. In 2005, he followed with Bharatchandran IPS the sequel of Commissioner, released in 1994. Bharatchandran IPS was his directorial debut. He also co-produced this film. This film crossed 100-day run in all major centres and gave a rebirth to Gopi. Renji's second directorial attempt was Roudram, released in 2008, with Mammootty in the main role, Another police story, this film was a success.[6] Renji's next project was The King & the Commissioner in which Mammootty and Gopi played the lead roles, Joseph Alex I.A.S. and Bharathchandran I.P.S., taken from the films The King and Commissioner. It was directed by Kailas. This film had many expectations, as Mammootty and Gopi were reuniting after many years as were Kailas and Panicker.[7] Unfortunately, it also bombed.

Plots and style

In Panicker's films, valorised heroes have a political viewpoint and are opinionated. They rebuke corrupt higher officials, hegemonic structures and societal perversions. Dialogues are presented for making an impact, often with lengthy and spirited ones to carry the character through the plot conterminously. Panicker uses stuffy English words to deliver the impact with emphasis. Except Dr. Pasupathi and Aakasha Kottayile Sultan all of his films are done with a political backdrop. Political problems and events were always added and magnified in his scripts, which evoked controversies and threats to his life. Panicker's dialogue in Lelam based on a real-life character and jingoistic characters from Commissioner are considered timeless for Mollywood.[8]

Filmography

As an actor

No. Year Title Role Notes
1 2020 Kaaval TBA Filming
2 Muddy Master of Hero Post Production
3 Kalamandalam Hyderali Kalamandalam Hyderali releasing on 2020 jan
4 Kolaambi Post production
5 Aanenkilum Allenkilum Filming
6 2019 Thakkol
7 Ulta
8 Love Action Drama Swathi's father
9 Sachin Ramachandran
10 Mohabbathin Kunjabdullah
11 Aniyan Kunjinum Thannalayathu
12 Ningal Camera Nireekshanathinlannu
13 Oru Yamandan Premakadha Advocate John Kombanayil
14 Athiran Jayanarayana Varma
15 Pengalila Koshy Mathew
16 Kalikoottukkar
17 Roudram 2018 Narayanan
18 Thelivu Ramesh Kumar
19 Sakalakalashala
20 Margamkali Urmila's father
21 Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel DGP K. E. Eappan
22 Vijay Superum Pournamiyum Venugopal
23 2018 Ente Ummante Peru Mohammed Hydarali Mehfil Photo appearance and voice
24 Drama Kunjachan
25 Bhayanakam postman – handicapped in World War I.
26 Naam Fr. James Kottayil
27 Kuttanadan Marpappa John's father Photo presence
28 Abrahaminte Santhathikal SP Shahul Hameed
29 Kinar
30 Vallikkudilile Vellakkaran Chief Guest
31 Krishnam Dr. Sunil
32 Aami S. K. Nair
33 Captain Coach Jafer
34 Kadha Paranja Kadha
35 2017 Masterpiece Edward Livingstone cameo appearance
36 Solo Thomas Zachariah in the segment world of Trilok
37 Villain Commissioner Sreenivasan
38 Role Models Gautham's father
39 Oru Cinemakkaran Fr. Mathew
40 Viswasapoorvam Mansoor Kalathil Haji
41 Ramaleela V. G. Madhavan
42 Puthan Panam Iqbal Rowther Cameo appearance
43 Clint Writer V K Nambiar
44 Godha Captain
45 Sakhavu Kuriyachan Cameo
46 1971: Beyond Borders Janardanan
47 Alamara Pavithran
48 Gemini Dr. Gokul
49 Samarpanam
50 Kadamkatha Sreekumar
51 Georgettan's Pooram Fr. Mathews Vadakkan
52 2016 Ore Mukham Prakashan
53 Campus Diary
54 Aanandam Diya's father Cameo appearance
55 Thoppil Joppan Fr. James Anakattil
56 Oppam Padmakumar P, IPS officer
57 Oru Muthassi Gadha Dr. Mathew / Mathai
58 Welcome to Central Jail Gopinath
59 Angane Thanne Nethave Anchettannam Pinnale Zachariya
60 Mohavalayam
61 Pa Va Thampuran Johnny
62 Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti Madhavan
63 Jacobinte Swargarajyam Jacob
64 Pavada Paul Scaria
65 2015 Charlie Panicker Doctor guest appearance
66 Anarkali Pappan
67 Punchirikku Parasparam person reading newspaper short film
68 Rajamma @ Yahoo Mayor Abraham Pothen
69 Jamna Pyari Sridharan
70 Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum Jury ccommittee member
71 Acha Dhin Home minister Thomas Chacko
72 Premam David Kalapparambath, George's father cameo appearance
73 Loham Albert Alex
74 Haram
75 Ayal Njanalla K.P.K. Menon
76 Ennum Eppozhum CEO of GM Builders
77 Aadu – Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu Thomas Paappan & Varkey Pappan
78 Picket 43 C.O Vinay Chandran
79 2014 Cousins Doctor cameo appearance
80 Njaan Kuttysankaran
81 Munnariyippu Mohan Das
82 Money Ratnam Isaac
83 Om Shanthi Oshaana Dr. Mathew Devasya
84 Pakida Nandakumar
85 1994 Commissioner Journalist
86 1993 Mafia Excise/Home Minister Venkidappa
87 Ekalavyan Airport passenger
88 Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans Politician
89 1992 Thalastaanam Politician

Other works

Year Title Director Writer Notes
TBA Untitled Jeethu Joseph film Yes
TBA Lelam 2 Yes
2012 The King & the Commissioner Yes
2008 Roudram Yes Yes
2005 Bharatchandran IPS Yes Yes
2001 Praja Yes
2001 Dubai Yes
1999 Pathram Yes
1997 Lelam Yes
1995 The King Yes
1994 Commissioner Yes
1993 Mafia Yes
1993 Ekalavyan Yes
1993 Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans Yes
1992 Thalastaanam Yes
1991 Aakasha Kottayile Sultan Yes
1990 Dr. Pasupathy Yes

Renji Panicker Distribution

Year Title language Notes
TBA Lelam 2 Malayalam Pre production
2017 Orayiram Kinakkalal Malayalam
2017 Adam Joan Malayalam
2017 Kaabil Hindi In Kerala
2017 Raees Hindi In Kerala

Television

Year Title Channel Role
2017–2018 Aniyara Surya TV Host
2019–present Jananayakan Amrita TV Judge
2019 Nammal Thammil 2 Asianet Host
2020-Present Crime Patrol Kairali TV Host

Awards and Nominations

Won
Nomination

References

  1. ^ "Renji Panicker's next flick". Yahoo! Movies. Archived from the original on 9 July 2008.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 31 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ [1] Archived 1 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Renji Panicker busy scripting two mammoth projects".
  5. ^ "Renji Panicker – Movies, biography, News, Age & Photos – BookMyShow". BookMyShow.
  6. ^ BizHat.com – Roudram Review. Mammootty, Manju, Lalu Alex, Saikumar, Vijayaraghavan, Rajan.P.Dev, Janardhanan, Shammi Thilakan, Subair, T.P.Madhavan, Jayakrishnan, Spadikam George, Maya Moushmi, Urmila Unni. Movies.bizhat.com. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  7. ^ Day of the action heroes. The Hindu (22 March 2012). Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  8. ^ Fire Brand @25 – Page 3. mangalam.com.
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