Director Ranjith EXCLUSIVE Interview I CPC Signature | Jai Vishnu

CPC's Signature Interview Program with Film Maker #Ranjith Balakrishnan - FULL EPISODE
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Ranjith Balakrishnan (born 5 September 1964) is a veteran Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor who works in Malayalam cinema. Ranjith made his directorial debut in 2001 with Ravanaprabhu, a sequel to #Devaasuram. His directorial ventures Thirakkatha and Indian Rupee won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam in 2008 and 2011 respectively.
During the late 1980s, Ranjith tried his hand at skits and television serials for Doordarshan. In 1987, he made his debut as a writer in Oru Maymasa Pulariyil, directed by V.R Gopinath.[2] In 1988 Ranjith made his formal entry into the film world by writing the story for Orkkapurathu, an adventure film directed by Kamal with #Mohanlal in the lead role. The immediate success of Orkkapurathu brought Ranjith several opportunities to work in films. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Ranjith wrote scripts for several small budget films, mainly for Kamal, including Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989), Pradeshika Varthakal (1989), and Pookkalam Varavayi (1991).
Another director with whom Ranjith worked during this period was Viji Thampi. This team released Witness (1988), Nanma Niranjavan Sreenivasan (1990), Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1989), and Kaalalpada (1990), all with Jayaram in the lead role. In 1992, he wrote Neelagiri for I.V. Sasi, which underperformed at the box office. This was followed by Johnnie Walker, directed by Jayaraj, which was noted for its different filmmaking style; the film turned out to be a trendsetter in many ways.
1993 was a huge turning point in Ranjith's career: Devasuram, his film based on the life of his father-figure, Mullassery Rajagopal, turned out to be a huge box office hit. With Mohanlal in the lead and directed by I.V. Sasi.
In 1997, Ranjoth teamed up again with Shaji Kailas for Asuravamsham, starring Manoj K Jayan and Biju Menon; the film yielded an average commercial response. Towards the end of 1997, Ranjith penned Aaraam Thampuran, which went to become one of the biggest hits of his career. Directed by Shaji Kailas, the film broke several box office collection records and received praise from critics. This film was also a turning point in the career of Mohanlal, and with it Ranjith gained a reputation as a commercially viable scriptwriter. Then came Kaikudanna Nilavu, in 1998, directed by Kamal, starring Jayaram, yet another average grosser. In 1998 Ranjith scripted Summer in Bethlehem, directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Suresh Gopi and Jayaram, a super hit. In 1999, Ranjith and Shaji Kailas produced the film Ustaad, directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal. This film, written by Ranjith, was a super hit at the box office.
The year 2000 began with the release of Narasimham, directed by Shaji Kailas. With Mohanlal playing the lead role, this film became one of the biggest hits ever in the history of Malayalam cinema at the time. Yet again in 2000, together with Shaji Kailas, Ranjith repeated history: his Onam release Valliettan starring Mammooty was a commercial success. This was his last script for Shaji Kailas and with this film Ranjith became the most successful scriptwriter of the time. His new movie #Drama is set to release.
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CPC's interview series with Stalwarts by the name Signature is something of academic importance and for maintaining the balance the interview series with new comers by the name First Impression celebrates freshness and spirit of new cinema. Setting footholds on both the old and the new , CPC 's attempt at opening up world cinema horizons, is a journey which continues.
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