Ranjith (actor)
 |
Ranjith | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse(s) | Priya Raman (2004 - 2014),[1][2] Ragasudha (m.2014) |
Ranjith is a character artist who appears in Tamil, and Malayalam language films.[3][4]
Career
After completing a course in acting, Ranjith made his acting debut in 1993 with Pon Vilangu, directed by K. S. Rajkumar, was produced by R. K. Selvamani and he acted alongside Rahman, Sivaranjani and Ramya Krishnan.
The critic K. Vijayan of New Straits Times praised Ranjith's acting citing that "Ranjith, despite his big build, impresses in his debut performance."[5] The next year, he acted the lead role in the rural drama Sindhu Nathi Poo, the film turned out to be a success at the box-office. In 1996, he appeared in Minor Mappillai as the second lead and Avathara Purushan. In 1997, he appeared in a guest appearance in Cheran's Bharathi Kannamma which was a critical and commercial success.[6] In the start of 1998, Ranjith played as an antagonist in Maru Malarchi opposite Mammooty, the film was released to critical acclaim and he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain for his role.[7] Subsequently, he was flooded with offers.[8] In the mid of 1998, he acted in the blockbuster Natpukkaga and played the villain role in Dharma. In the end of 1998, he acted in supporting role in Desiya Geetham and Pudhumai Pithan while he played one of the leads in the low-budget film Cheran Chozhan Pandian.
In the 2000s, Ranjith appeared in smaller-budget films and often played the lead role, including in productions such as Bheeshmar and the political satire film Padhavi Paduthum Paadu.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Pon Vilangu | Muthu | Tamil | Debut Film |
| 1994 | Sindhu Nathi Poo | Thirukkaval (Sakthivel) | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Minor Mappillai | Moses | Tamil | |
| Avathara Purushan | Anand | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Bharathi Kannamma | Maayan | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Maru Malarchi | Manimaran | Tamil | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain |
| Ninaithen Vandhai | Vignesh | Tamil | ||
| Natpukkaga | Sirasu | Tamil | ||
| Adra Sakka Adra Sakka | Ranjith | Tamil | ||
| Dharma | Ranjith | Tamil | ||
| Desiya Geetham | Ganga | Tamil | ||
| Pudhumai Pithan | Mahesh | Tamil | ||
| Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Cheran | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Naresh | Tamil | |
| Poomaname Vaa | Nadaraj | Tamil | ||
| Kummi Paattu | Selvarasu | Tamil | ||
| Ponvizha | Velusamy | Tamil | ||
| Nesam Pudhusu | Ranjith | Tamil | ||
| Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Naresh | Tamil | ||
| Hello | Sekhar | Tamil | ||
| Iraniyan | Police officer | Tamil | ||
| Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum | Sivaramakrishnan | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Doctor | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Sudhandhiram | Vikram | Tamil | ||
| Kannan Varuvaan | Raghu | Tamil | ||
| Magalirkkaga | Subramani | Tamil | ||
| Ennamma Kannu | Vishwa | Tamil | ||
| Kann Thirandhu Paaramma | Prabhu | Tamil | ||
| Sabhash | Dharan | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Narasimha | C. P. Sharma | Tamil | |
| Kanna Unnai Thedukiren | Tamil | |||
| Aandan Adimai | Ranjith | Tamil | ||
| Pandavar Bhoomi | Dhanapal | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Manadhai Thirudivittai | Ranjith | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Bheeshmar | Bheeshmar | Tamil | Also director |
| 2004 | Natturajavu | Karnan | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Rajamanikyam | Simon Nadar | Malayalam | |
| Chandrolsavam | Ramanunni | Malayalam | ||
| Lokanathan IAS | Brahmanandan | Malayalam | ||
| Aadhikkam | Naaga / Durai | Tamil | ||
| Padhavi Paduthum Paadu | Malayappan | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Don Chera | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Janmam | Malayalam | ||
| Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam | Pasupathi | Tamil | ||
| Thirumagan | Sivakaalai | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Valluvan Vasuki | Anandha Konar | Tamil | |
| Kasimedu Govindan | Govindan | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Munnar | Karthikeyan | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | Thirumalai | Tamil | |
| Thanthonni | Neelakantan | Malayalam | ||
| Gowravargal | Nainar | Tamil | ||
| 2011 | August 15 | Selvam | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Oru Kudumba Chithram | Varunagiri | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Little Superman | Wilson | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Sagaptham | Chinrasu | Tamil | |
| Adhibar | Easwaran | Tamil |
References
- ^ "priya raman and ranjith divorced". Chitramala. 12 June 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ V.P, Nicy. "Actress Priya Raman and Actor Ranjith Part Ways". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 11 August 2017. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ Ranjith’s next venture soon – TAMIL NADU. The Hindu (28 September 2007). Retrieved on 2015-10-12.
- ^ Jointscene – Tamil Actor Ranjith. Web.archive.org. Retrieved on 12 October 2015.
- ^ K. Vijiyan (24 July 1993). "Surprise hit for movie using well-tried formula". New Straits Times: 26. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Bharathi Kannamma – Director. Director Cheran (15 January 1997). Retrieved on 2015-10-12.
- ^ Marumalarchi: Movie Review. Indolink.com. Retrieved on 12 October 2015.
- ^ Ranjith is anxious – Tamil Movie News. Indiaglitz.com (25 May 2006). Retrieved on 2015-10-12.
- ^ "Padhavi Paduthum Paadu Tamil movie images, stills, gallery". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 29 May 2017.