Renji Panicker

Acting

Renji Panicker

Born 1958-01-21 · Nedumudi, Kerala, India

Renji Panicker is an Indian journalist, script writer, producer, actor, and director best known for his Malayalam films. He made his debut as a director with Bharatchandran IPS in 2005. A firebrand script-writer and director of Malayalam cinema, Renji Panicker, popularly known as Renji began his career as a journalist. After completing his master's degree in journalism from Kerala University, Renji started off as a reporter for several magazines and publications. It was during an interview, while working for Chithrabhumi, a film magazine, that he met director Shaji Kailas, which led him into the world of cinema and within a short time became one of the most guaranteed scriptwriters of Malayalam cinema. Renji scripted several commercially successful films for Shaji Kailas, including Dr. Pasupathy (1990), Thalastaanam (1992), Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993), Ekalavyan (1993), Mafia (1993), Commissioner (1994), and The King (1995). It was the Renji Panicker-Shaji Kailas team that turned actor Suresh Gopi into a bankable lead actor during the early-1990s. He's also popular for his collaboration with director Joshiy, which includes the films Lelam (1997) and Pathram (1999). He later switched over as a film director and has directed two films. He is also one of the managing director of the Malayalam newspaper Metrovaartha. Renji has acted in several cameo roles for his own films. However, he gained popularity as an actor for his full-length role in the film Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014). He has gone on to act in other successful films, including Njaan (2014), Munnariyippu (2014), Aadu (2015), Premam (2015), Loham (2015), and Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016).

Acting credits

Khalifa: The Ruler poster
7.1

Aamir Ali, a notorious gold smuggling kingpin who inherited his multi-million dollar criminal enterprise from a lineage of gangsters, is drawn into a web of vengeance, legacy and power.

Khalifa: The Ruler

2026

Dridam poster
5.4

A police officer arrives at a seemingly peaceful station but faces pressure when human remains are discovered. Given only a week to solve the murder, he must navigate demands from his department and an anxious public seeking swift justice.

Dridam

2026

Drama poster
4.3

Set in UK, Drama follows the hilarious yet enthralling journey of a funeral director, who sets out to fulfill the final wish of one of his clients.

Drama

2018

Hi! poster
7.0

Two individuals initially exchange a simple "Hi," but through a series of chance encounters, shared experiences, and deep conversations, they gradually develop a strong connection and eventually fall in love.

Hi!

2026

Aadu poster
6.9

Triumph in a local Tug-of-war tourney gifted Shaji Pappan and his gang, a cute but naughty little goat 'Pinky'. Their attempts to dump the goat, unknowingly, interrupts few groups of smugglers, who are in race for the 'Neelakodiveli'.

Aadu

2015

Veeram poster
5.8

Veeram is based on the ballads of North Malabar and narrates the tale of the brave and ambitious Kalarippayattu warrior, Chandu, whose story resembles that of William Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Veeram

2017

Aghosham poster
NR

When a serious incident puts a university and its students at risk, a stoic lecturer devises a plan to protect them.

Aghosham

2025

Malikappuram poster
6.4

8 year old Kallu from Panchalimedu village is unhappy that her pilgrimage to Sabarimala is delayed and decides to go with her friend.

Malikappuram

2022

Solo poster
6.7

An experimental romantic thriller, Solo is the story of four different men, their love, rage and afterlife. Through four elements - water, air, fire and earth, they also represent different facets of Lord Siva.

Solo

2017

Thoppil Joppan poster
5.2

Joppan's failed romance excuses him to be an alcoholic. Hoping to start a new life, he seeks out for some love but would fate favor him this time?

Thoppil Joppan

2016

Aami poster
5.2

Aami is a biopic based on the life of the renowned poet and author Kamala Das, who was fondly referred by her pet name Aami. The film mainly deals with two relationships the writer had - with the husband and after his demise, with a suitor from a different religion.

Aami

2018

Muddy poster
4.7

Muthu and his cousin Karthi have fallen out, but when the latter's mud racing rival looks set to win an important competition, will the brothers unite?

Muddy

2021

Captain poster
6.8

V P Sathyan, a professional Indian footballer, goes through various ups and downs in his career as he strives hard to fulfil his ambitions.

Captain

2018

DNA poster
NR

The film depicts the many efforts of a lovely woman with a tender soul as she conquers a stone-cold man who does not reciprocate her love.

DNA

2024

Masterpiece poster
3.8

Edward Livingston, an English professor at the Travancore Maharaja College. As the defiant students continue to split into warring factions, Livingston sets out to restore order and make the campus a better place for everyone.

Masterpiece

2017

Love Action Drama poster
6.1

Dineshan is in love with Shoba, but she insists he give up smoking and drinking before marriage. It’s easier said than done, but will love triumph?

Love Action Drama

2019

Godha poster
7.0

A washed-up wrestler's life changes when he brings a passionate female wrestler from Punjab to his conservative Kerala village, sparking a comedic yet inspiring revolution in the local wrestling pits.

Godha

2017

Loham poster
4.5

A gold-smuggle deal goes awry, and an array of characters becomes involved.

Loham

2015

Ayal Njanalla poster
5.2

In order to repay his uncle's debts, Prakashan goes to Bangalore from Gujarat to sell his ancestral property. His close resemblance to a celebrity takes him through several interesting situations.

Ayal Njanalla

2015

Varaal poster
6.0

When Kerala CM Achuthan Nair and his Leftist party are preparing for their third consecutive term in the Kerala Assembly, Party high command surprises everyone by nominating a wealthy businessman named David John Medayil as the CM candidate.While the entire party’s Kerala cadre does not want David to become CM and conspire against him and repercussions of high command's decision and gets David kidnapped.

Varaal

2022

Alone poster
3.1

During the pandemic lock-down, A motivational speaker named Kalidas moves into the thirteenth floor of an apartment in Kochi. Soon Kalidas begins to observe supernatural elements around him and he decides to investigate.

Alone

2023

Oppam poster
7.2

A retired judge faces difficulty keeping his daughter safe from a convict he imprisoned. Later, when he gets murdered, a man with visual impairment who was loyal to him tries to defend his daughter.

Oppam

2016

Jamnapyari poster
4.2

Vasoottan an auto driver by profession, who is very good at heart and meanwhile he is an impetuous person. Once a MBA student happens to travel his auto with some hidden purposes.

Jamnapyari

2015

Welcome to Central Jail poster
3.8

Unnikuttan is a young man, who was born in the central jail. He considers jail as his second home. As a good Samaritan he takes on the punishments for petty crimes committed by others.

Welcome to Central Jail

2016

Behind the camera

Lelam poster
7.3

Rivalry between two liquor business groups led by Anakkattil family and Kadayadi family in Kerala. Chackochi must fight to retain Anakkattil family's control in the business.

Lelam

1997

Aakasha Kottayile Sultan poster
7.8

Kesavan Kutty's job is to build houses for Georgekutty, an NRI. To settle his debts, Kesavan Kutty rents out the houses. It's sheer chaos when Georgekutty arrives unexpectedly.

Aakasha Kottayile Sultan

1991

No artwork available
6.2

Swami Amoorthananda is involved in narcotics and is responsible for the death of few innocent people. The CBI hires police officer Madhavan to investigate the cases against Amoorthananda.

Ekalavyan

1993

Dubai poster
4.6

Major Ravi, who tries to expose the evil plans of a politician, is framed in a murder. Upon release, he moves to Dubai and becomes a business tycoon; however, his rivals are out to destroy his empire.

Dubai

2001

Dr. Pasupathy poster
6.9

Innocent is a conman who gets payed by a associate to trick a whole town into thinking that he is an animal doctor , Dr. Pasupathy which the town president brought for the villagers.

Dr. Pasupathy

1990

Orayiram Kinakkalal poster
6.1

Sreeram, an ex NRI, along with few other people, gets involved in an easy money-making plan and finds himself amidst unexpected situations. In this unusual ride, each one ends up showing different shades of their personality, revealing how far they are willing to go to fulfill their dreams.

Orayiram Kinakkalal

2018

Commissioner poster
7.2

Bharathchandran, an honest city police commissioner, loses his temper each time he encounters corrupt authorities and politicians. So he decides to put an end to various social and political evils.

Commissioner

1994

The King poster
7.2

The King is a 1995 Malayalam action thriller film. Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker with Mammootty in the title role as district collector.

The King

1995

The King & The Commissioner poster
4.4

Joseph Alex and Bharathchandran, two police officers, try to prevent Major Abu Jalal Rana, a terrorist, from attacking New Delhi.

The King & The Commissioner

2012

Bharathchandran I.P.S poster
4.9

Hyder Ali Hassan, a scheming politician, is in league with the underworld and runs a lot of illegal businesses. Balachandran, an IPS officer, is sent on a mission to capture him.

Bharathchandran I.P.S

2005

Bharathchandran I.P.S poster
4.9

Hyder Ali Hassan, a scheming politician, is in league with the underworld and runs a lot of illegal businesses. Balachandran, an IPS officer, is sent on a mission to capture him.

Bharathchandran I.P.S

2005

Bharathchandran I.P.S poster
4.9

Hyder Ali Hassan, a scheming politician, is in league with the underworld and runs a lot of illegal businesses. Balachandran, an IPS officer, is sent on a mission to capture him.

Bharathchandran I.P.S

2005

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Judgment Day

Praja poster
4.4

Zakkir Ali, a gangster, leaves the world of crime and decides to lead an ordinary life. However, his old enemies do not let him live in peace because they want to settle old scores.

Praja

2001

Praja poster
4.4

Zakkir Ali, a gangster, leaves the world of crime and decides to lead an ordinary life. However, his old enemies do not let him live in peace because they want to settle old scores.

Praja

2001

Roudram poster
3.6

Narendran is a righteous cop who is given the job to solve the murder case of a drug baron. He encounters many obstacles from influential people when he is close to resolving the mystery.

Roudram

2008

Roudram poster
3.6

Narendran is a righteous cop who is given the job to solve the murder case of a drug baron. He encounters many obstacles from influential people when he is close to resolving the mystery.

Roudram

2008

Mafia poster
7.3

A journalist and aspiring policeman realises that his brother has been killed by conspirers. Later, he teams up with the rivals of his brother's culprits to bring them down and avenge his death.

Mafia

1993

Nari poster
NR

Nari (2009) is a Tamil-dubbed South Indian action-crime film starring Mammootty, Sai Kumar, and Lalu Alex. The film features Mammootty as a police officer in a high-stakes crime thriller. It was released in various cities across India.

Nari

2009

Pathram poster
6.9

Nandagopal, an associate editor with Keralareshmi, one of the leading dailies, is aggressive and daring and enjoys a good reputation among the media circle. Born and brought up in Mumbai, Nandan is the son of Venugopal, a daring journalist who was killed by textile mafia long back. Nandan, in Kochi meets Sekharan, an old naxalite who is running Jagratha, a newspaper which is feared by political class. Sekharan's outspoken and belligerent nature had earned him more enemies than friends. He is constantly fighting Vishwathan, who rules Kochi with his muscle and money. Vishwanathan holds a large share in Keralareshmi and enjoys a huge political clout at state and central levels. Shekharan brings out the role of Vishwanathan in the murder of Vincent Paul, which creates a panic in the political level.

Pathram

1999

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7.8

Thalastaanam (The Capital) is a 1992 Malayalam film by Shaji Kailas starring Suresh Gopi, Narendra Prasad, Geetha, M. G. Soman, Biyon and Vijayakumar. Vijayakumar made his debut through this movie.

Thalasthanam

1992

No artwork available
6.2

Goplakrishnan (Jagadish), a resident of Hindustan Colony is an educated youth, who works as a newspaper boy. Along with his bunch of friends Gopalakrishnan becomes a candidate and wins the election with stunning majority. Gopalakrishnan starts performing in his own capacity and announces free policing system and cleansing the law and order. Mohammed Iqbal (Siddique), a young dynamic police officer is assigned the task of cleaning up the capital city, who arrests goons.

Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans

1993

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Untitled Renji Panikar - Fafa Movie

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Untitled Renji Panikar - Fafa Movie