Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Pa. Ranjith |
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Famous For | Directing and Writing Kala (released on 7 June 2018) |
Religion | Atheist |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 165 cm |
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Weight | 69 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
College/University | Government College of Arts, Chennai |
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Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||||||
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Family |
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Career
Debut | Film (Director, Story): Attakathi (2012) |
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Net Worth (approx.) | ₹75 Crore ($11 Million) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Pa. Ranjith was not initially interested in movies but started watching them in college. | |
Watching political movies sparked Ranjith's interest in cinema. | |
Ranjith is outspoken about politics, caste, and social issues due to his keen interest in politics. | |
He admired how cinema can evoke emotions and convey messages without language barriers. | |
Ranjith was briefly a Christian in high school but is now an atheist. | |
Pa. Ranjith met and married his wife in college, and they have a daughter. | |
Despite being an atheist, Ranjith's wife is a devout Christian. | |
Ranjith openly discusses his Dalit identity and views on caste politics in society and the film industry. | |
In 2015, Ranjith won the SIIMA Award for Best Director- Tamil for his film "Masras" (2014). | |
Ranjith has directed 4 films, two of which featured Rajinikanth. | |
Ranjith prefers directing low-budget films for the creative freedom they offer compared to big-budget movies. |