Pa. Ranjith is a fairly new but influential director in the Tamil industry. He is known for his mass level approach without getting away from the actual art.
His diversity can be guessed in his 9-year short career. He debuted in 2012 with a rom-com but went on directing Kabali, which was a gangster drama.
He has developed a cult of his own by his latest film Sarpatta Parambarai.
As Pa. Ranjith turns 39, let’s tell you his 5 best films to stream in which he contributed as not only a director but also a producer.
Attakathi is a romantic-comedy film that marked the debut of Pa. Ranjith in Tamil cinema.
It is based on a boy called Dinakaran who is known by the name of Atta. He fails in his English paper but instead of studying looks for a girlfriend.
But after continuous failures, he becomes involved in local fights. The story is much more than that and thanks to Ranjith for his beautiful direction.
Kaala was a Rajinikanth film that came in 2018. It was highly awaited just like any other Rajnikanth film and banged the Indian Box office.
It received highly positive reviews from audiences and critics and was released pan India in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.
3. Pariyerum Perumal- Prime Video
This highly acclaimed film was released in 2018. It marked the debut of Mari Selvaraj as a director. Pa. Ranjith produced this film under his banner Neelam Productions.
It is the story of a boy Pariyan who wants to become a lawyer just like BR Ambedkar. things turn ugly when Sankaralingam turns envious and tries to establish his caste superiority.
It is a heart-wrenching tale about casteism that still more or less exists in India.
This super hit 2014 film was the second film directed by Pa. Ranjith. It stars Karthi and Catherine Tresa. This action drama is about a boy named Kaali. He is short-tempered and works in an IT company but also enjoys playing football.
This is about the fanaticism of political following that benefits none. It talks about multiple aspects such as superstition and friendship. It was highly acclaimed and is definitely worth the watch.
1.Sarpatta Parambarai- Prime Video
This film is considered one of the finest films of 2021. It stars Arya in the lead role as a boxer.
It is a period sports drama that is set in the 1970s. It is about two clans in Tamil Nadu that are against each other.
This film became highly popular particularly due to the brilliant acting performance by Arya. This is a heart-wrenching story that also features some very emotional scenes. The sensitivity and minuteness of Ranjith as a director fully bloomed there.