Ranjith Balakrishnan is a renowned Indian filmmaker, scriptwriter, producer, and actor, having made a significant impact on the Malayalam cinema industry. He has garnered widespread recognition for his work on various films, including Raavanaprabhu (2001),Thirakkatha (2008),Paleri Manikyam (2009),Pranchiyettan & the Saint (2010),Indian Rupee (2011),and Spirit (2012).
In the year 2001, Ranjith made his directorial debut with Ravanaprabhu, a sequel to the highly acclaimed film Devaasuram. His subsequent directorial ventures, Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee, received widespread critical acclaim and won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011, respectively.