Ranjith Raj
Indian actor
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Ranjith Raj is an Indian actor, known for his work in Malayalam television soap operas and films. He is recognised for his role as James Albert in the Asianet teen drama serial Autograph (2009–2012).
Early and personal life
Ranjith was born in the Kannur district of Kerala, India.[1] His mother, Usha, was a former actress in the Malayalam film and television industry.[2][3] He lost his father at the age of two.[1] After studying marine technology, Ranjith worked in the merchant navy for few years before leaving the profession due to malaria.[4]
Ranjith married Dhanya on 8 May 2017, and they have a daughter.[5]
Career
Ranjith's acting career began in 2004 with the Surya TV serial Kanyadhanam, in which he played the character Nandhu.[1] His breakthrough came in 2009 with the portrayal of James Albert in the teen drama serial Autograph aired on Asianet.[6] In addition to television, he acted in Malayalam films such as Akashangalil (2015), Ariyathe Ishtamai (2015), and Priyapettavar (2019).[7]
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kanyadhanam | Nandhu | Surya TV | Debut | [10][1] |
| 2008 | Kudumbayogam | Cletus | |||
| 2009–2012 | Autograph | James Albert | Asianet | Lead role | [10] |
| 2012 | Sree Padmanabham | Rama | Amrita TV | [4] | |
| Chandralekha | Soorya Prakash | Asianet | Lead role | [4] | |
| Hridayam Sakshi | N/a | Mazhavil Manorama | [4] | ||
| 2014–2015 | Aniyathi | Vinayan | |||
| 2015 | Meghasandesam | N/a | Kairali TV | [11] | |
| 2016–2017 | Mangalyapattu | Denny Mathew | Mazhavil Manorama | [12][13] | |
| 2016–2018 | Rathri Mazha | Saji | Flowers TV | [14] | |
| 2017 | Chempattu | Falgunan | Asianet | ||
| 2018–2020 | Kasthooriman | Dhyan | |||
| 2018 | Makkal | Raj | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2019–2020 | Kabani | Varun | Zee Keralam | [15] | |
| 2019–2020 | Classmates | Sethu | Flowers TV | [16] | |
| 2020–2021 | Sathya Enna Penkutty | Abhijith | Zee Keralam | [17] | |
| 2021 | Ente Bharya | Rahul | Flowers TV | Lead role | [17] |
| Sasneham | Sajan | Asianet | |||
| 2022 | Kaliveedu | Jeevan | Surya TV | ||
| 2023 | Sukhamo Devi | Sethu | Flowers TV |
