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Ranjith | |
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| Occupation(s) | Film actor, director |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Ranjith is a character artist who appears in Tamil, and Malayalam language films.[1][2]
Career
After completing a course in acting, Ranjith made his acting debut in 1993 with Pon Vilangu. The film, 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."[3] 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 and Avathara Purushan. In 1997, he appeared in a guest appearance in Cheran's Bharathi Kannamma which was a critical and commercial success.[4] In the start of 1998, Ranjith played as an antagonist in Maru Malarchi, the film was released to critical acclaim and he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain for his role.[5] Subsequently, he was flooded with offers.[6] In the mid of 1998, he acted in the blockbuster Natpukkaga and he 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.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Pon Vilangu | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Sindhu Nathi Poo | Tamil | Thirukkaval (Sakthivel) | |
| 1996 | Minor Mappillai | Tamil | Moses | |
| Avathara Purushan | Tamil | Anand | ||
| 1997 | Bharathi Kannamma | Tamil | Maayan | |
| 1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Tamil | Cheran | |
| Desiya Geetham | Tamil | |||
| Dharma | Tamil | Ranjith | ||
| Maru Malarchi | Tamil | Manimaran | Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Villain | |
| Natpukkaga | Tamil | |||
| Ninaithen Vandhai | Tamil | Vignesh | ||
| Pudhumai Pithan | Tamil | Mahesh | ||
| Rathna | Tamil | |||
| 1999 | Kummi Paattu | Tamil | ||
| Nesam Pudhusu | Tamil | |||
| Hello | Tamil | |||
| Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Tamil | |||
| Ninaivirukkum Varai | Tamil | Sada | ||
| Poo Maname Vaa | Tamil | |||
| Ponvizha | Tamil | Velusamy | ||
| Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum | Tamil | |||
| Iraniyan | Tamil | |||
| 2000 | Kannan Varuvaan | Tamil | ||
| Magalirkkaga | Tamil | Subramani | ||
| Kann Thirandhu Paarammaa | Tamil | |||
| Ennamma Kannu | Tamil | Vishwa | ||
| Sabhash | Tamil | |||
| Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Tamil | |||
| Sudhandhiram | Tamil | Vikram | ||
| 2001 | Pandavar Bhoomi | Tamil | ||
| Aandan Adimai | Tamil | Ranjith | ||
| Manadhai Thirudivittai | Tamil | Ranjith | ||
| Kanna Unnai Thedukiren | Tamil | |||
| Narasimha | Tamil | C. P. Sharma | ||
| 2003 | Bheeshmar | Tamil | Bheeshmar | Also director |
| 2004 | Natturajavu | Malayalam | Karnan | |
| 2005 | Rajamanikyam | Malayalam | Simon Nadar | |
| Chandrolsavam | Malayalam | Ramanunni | ||
| Lokanathan IAS | Malayalam | Ramanunni | ||
| Aadhikkam | Tamil | |||
| Padhavi Paduthum Paadu | Tamil | |||
| 2006 | Don Chera | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Janmam | Malayalam | ||
| Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam | Tamil | Pasupathi | ||
| Thirumagan | Tamil | |||
| 2008 | Valluvan Vasuki | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Munnar | Tamil | Karthikeyan | |
| 2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | Tamil | Thirumalai | |
| Thanthonni | Malayalam | Neelakandan | ||
| Gowravargal | Tamil | |||
| 2011 | August 15 | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Oru Kudumba Chithram | Malayalam | Varunagiri | |
| 2014 | Little Superman | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Sagaptham | Tamil | Chinrasu | |
| Adhibar | Tamil |
References
- ^ 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.