Ranjith (actor)
Ranjith | |
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| Born | 15 November 1974[1] |
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| Years active | 1993–2015 2020-present (Television) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
Ranjith is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil and Malayalam language films.[6][7]
Acting 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."[8] The next year, he acted the lead role in the rural drama Sindhu Nathi Poo.
In 1996, he appeared in Minor Mappillai as the second lead and in Avathara Purushan. In 1997, he appeared in a guest appearance in Cheran's Bharathi Kannamma which was a critical and commercial success.[9] 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.[10] Subsequently, he was flooded with offers.[11] 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. From 1999 to 2001, he had predominantly appeared in supporting and villain roles except in Nesam Pudhusu (1999) and Kann Thirandhu Paaramma (2000) where he played the lead role.
In 2003, Ranjith directed, produced and played the title role in Bheeshmar (2003). The film became a flop in the box office. Following the failure of the film, Ranjith was not able to produce his next own film because of the lack of fund. Ranjith then ventured to do a couple of character roles in Malayalam films.[12][13][14]
In 2005, he acted in the political satire film Padhavi Paduthum Paadu and the long delayed film Aadhikkam.[15]
Political career
Ranjith was a member and spokesperson of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam for many years. After the death of AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa in December 2016, Ranjith started to support O. Panneerselvam's faction of AIADMK.[16] In July 2018, Ranjith left the AIADMK and joined the Pattali Makkal Katchi as the new deputy leader of the party.[17] On 26 February 2019, Ranjith, the vice president of PMK, quit the party citing that he could not digest S. Ramadoss and Anbumani Ramadoss' change of stance in supporting the AIADMK in the 2019 Indian general election.[18] The next day, Ranjith met Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam's generel secretary T. T. V. Dhinakaran and joined the party officially.[19]
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 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | Sadha | 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 | Cheran (Don Chera) | Tamil | |
| 2007 | En Uyirinum Melana | Vikram | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam | Pasupathi | Tamil | ||
| Thirumagan | Sivankaalai | Tamil | ||
| Janmam | Malayalam | |||
| 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 | Kannan | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Oru Kudumba Chithram | Varunagiri | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Little Superman | Wilson | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Sagaptham | Chinrasu | Tamil | |
| Adhibar | Easwaran | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Mangalath Vasundhara | Malayalam |
TV Series
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2022 | Senthoora Poove | DuraiSingam | Tamil | Star Vijay |
Voice Artist
- Manoj Bharathiraja - Kadal Pookal (2001)
References
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- ^ "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 to unite with Ragasudha || Ranjith to unite with Ragasudha". Iflicks. 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Love Marriages Which Soon Resulted In Divorce| South Actors | Latest Articles". nettv4u.
- ^ 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. p. 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.
- ^ "Ranjith to rock in summer - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Ranjith all set to begin next venture - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 14 July 2004. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- ^ "Behindwoods : Ranjith is back". Behindwoods.com. 9 February 2005. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Padhavi Paduthum Paadu Tamil movie images, stills, gallery". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
- ^ "பா.ம.க.வில் இணைந்தார் நடிகர் ரஞ்சித்" [Actor Ranjith joined in PMK] (in Tamil). News18 Tamil Nadu. 23 July 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ ""அ.தி.மு.கவை விட்டு பா.ம.கவில் இணைந்தது ஏன்?" நடிகர் ரஞ்சித்" [Actor Ranjith speaks about his political decision] (in Tamil). Vikatan. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Popular actor quits PMK". IndiaGlitz.com. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Actor Ranjith joins TTV Dinakaran!". IndiaGlitz.com. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2019.