Ranjan

Acting

Ranjan

Born March 2, 1918 · Madras, British India

Died September 12, 1983 · aged 65

Ranjan (Real name: Ramanarayana Venkataramana Sarma (2 March 1918 – 12 September 1983) was an Indian film actor, singer, journalist and writer. He debuted in the 1941 movie Ashok Kumar, but gained fame in S. S. Vasan's 1948 magnum opus Chandralekha.

Known For

MadariMadari · 1959
Madari
1959
MovieActionDrama
The film follows a classic fantasy-adventure and folkloric style characteristic of Babubhai Mistry's work (known for trick photography and mythological/fantasy cinema). The story features elements of street performance, illusion, and mystical peril—showcasing a madari (street juggler/snake charmer) who performs feats with animals like snakes and parrots, claims to read people's inner thoughts and hearts, and gets entangled in a dramatic adventure involving a mythical villain, distressed villagers, and a quest to rescue captives from a mysterious pit or lair.
Ishk Ishk IshkIshk Ishk Ishk · 1974
Ishk Ishk Ishk
★ 7.01974
MovieDramaRomance
Dhun comes from a wealthy and talented family and desires to see the world on his own. He sets upon this travel and on his journey comes upon an inn called Five Daughters, run by Pahar. Deciding to stay there for a while, he meets Pahar's daughters and falls in love with Pooja. Pooja reciprocates his love and both hope to get married. Just when their marriage is being planned, Pooja's family comes to learn that Dhun and Pooja are related.
Ram BalramRam Balram · 1980
Ram Balram
★ 4.81980
MovieActionComedy
Ram and Balram are 2 young boys who live with their loving parents. Their scheming uncle, Jagatpal, however kills the boy's father and mother. Jagatpal lies to the boys that their parents have been killed in an accident and promises to raise them himself. He enrolls the younger brother Balram, in school and eventually sends him off to join the police force. The older becomes a mechanic. Jagatpal has a tight hold on the boys, even when Ram is an adult, he still gives all his wages to his uncle and is only allowed to keep a few rupees for pocket money.
Neelamalai ThirudanNeelamalai Thirudan · 1957
Neelamalai Thirudan
1957
MovieAction
Neelamalai Thirudan, a young man, sets out to avenge his family that was separated during his childhood due to his bloodthirsty and materialistic uncle Nagappan.
NandanarNandanar · 1942
Nandanar
★ 10.01942
MovieHistory
Based on Nandan, a low caste farmer's deep devotion towards Shiva.
Ashok KumarAshok Kumar · 1941
Ashok Kumar
★ 9.01941
MovieHistory
Based on age-old Buddhist folklore connected with Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's son Kunal.
Shin Shinaki Boobla BooShin Shinaki Boobla Boo · 1952
Shin Shinaki Boobla Boo
★ 7.01952
Movie
Shin Shinaki dreams of killing Taishi, the man who killed her parents. When the villain dies, she transfers her vengeful energies on to the man’s son.
ChandralekhaChandralekha · 1948
Chandralekha
★ 8.21948
MovieDramaHistory
Brothers Veer and Shashank fall in love with Chandralekha. Shashank kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. She requests a special drum dance prior to the wedding. The drums, however, hold a secret.

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