Ranjan Pramod
T.P Pramod, popularly known as Ranjan Pramod is an Indian screenwriter and director best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He made his debut as a writer with Randam Bhavam. His popular films include Meesa Madhavan, Manassinakkare, Achuvinte Amma, and Naran, all of them being blockbuster hits. He directed the film Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu, which received positive reviews and was declared a Super Hit. It also won him the Kerala State Film Award for " Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value" in 2017.
Career
Pramod started his career through the movie Randam Bhavam directed by Lal Jose. He scripted a variety of commercial successes and well-acclaimed movies including Meesa Madhavan, Manassinakkare, Achuvinte Amma, and Naran. He has directed three movies, Photographer, Rose Guitarinal and Rakshaadhikari Baiju Oppu which was a major comeback from Ranjan Pramod in his directorial career. After 10 years, Pramod returned to scriptwriting in Ennum Eppozhum starring Mohanlal and Manju Warrier.Notable Work and Style
Ranjan Pramod is recognized for his contributions to Malayalam cinema in the 2000s, having written several commercially successful and critically acclaimed films, including Meesa Madhavan, Achuvinte Amma, Manassinakkare, and Naran. These works are considered influential in shaping family-oriented and emotionally driven narratives in the Malayalam film industry. His scripts are characterized by simplicity, rooted storytelling, and relatable characters.After a period of limited activity, Pramod returned to filmmaking with Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu, a low-budget film noted for its realistic portrayal of everyday life. The film received both commercial success and state recognition, reinforcing his reputation as a filmmaker prioritizing craft and narrative authenticity.
Pramod’s writing style is grounded, avoiding exaggerated heroism and overtly dramatic sequences. He is noted for developing characters through attention to small, everyday details. His work frequently demonstrates nuanced emotional layering, exemplified in the depiction of familial relationships in Achuvinte Amma and the exploration of rural life in Rakshadhikari Baiju Oppu, often achieving emotional depth without relying on melodrama.