Acting

Renji Panicker

Born January 21, 1958 · Nedumudi, Kerala, India (age 68)

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, R…

Known For

Khalifa: The Ruler

Khalifa: The Ruler · 2026

Khalifa: The Ruler

MovieCrimeAction

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.

Dridam

MovieCrimeThriller

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.

Hi!

MovieRomanceDrama

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.

Drama

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.

Captain

Captain · 2018

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

Solo

MovieActionRomance

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.

Veeram

MovieActionDrama

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.

Thoppil Joppan

Thoppil Joppan · 2016

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?

Filmography

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Khalifa: The Ruler

Khalifa: The Ruler · 2026

Khalifa: The Ruler

MovieCrimeAction

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.

Younus Ali

Dridam

MovieCrimeThriller

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.

DySP Rajeev Kumar (Voice)

Hi!

MovieRomanceDrama

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.

Daasan

Drama

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.

Kunjachayan

Captain

Captain · 2018

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

Coach Jaffer

Solo

MovieActionRomance

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.

Thomas Zachariah

Veeram

MovieActionDrama

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.

Narrator (Voice)

Thoppil Joppan

Thoppil Joppan · 2016

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?

Father Jacob Anakattil

Muddy

MovieActionThriller

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?

Noah

Aadu

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'.

Thomas Paappan

Villain

Villain · 2017

MovieActionCrime

ADGP Mathew Manjooran, returns to work after a seven-month sabbatical, only to take voluntary retirement. His last day has him investigating a case involving triple murder, including a police officer. Soon a pattern emerges and each clue also links Mathew. How is the veteran police officer tied to the murders and who is the real villain?

K. Sreenivasan

Loham

MovieActionThriller

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

Albert

Masterpiece

Masterpiece · 2017

MovieThrillerAction

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.

Prof. Edward Livingstone

Dheeram

Dheeram · 2025

MovieCrimeMystery

A police officer investigates pattern killings in Calicut, discovering a vengeful killer's scheme. As he unravels the truth, he faces a moral dilemma between law and justice for a bereaved parent.

Commissioner Ramdas

Malikappuram

Malikappuram · 2022

MovieDramaAction

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

Head master

Welcome to Central Jail

Welcome to Central Jail · 2016

Welcome to Central Jail

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.

Gopinath

Lelam

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.

Writer

Cousins

Cousins · 2014

Sam is stuck somewhere in the past, courtesy a mishap that occurred six years back, that had almost cost him his life. The psychiatrist suggests that he goes on a trip to Manipal where he was when the tragedy took place, so that his recent memories might be recovered. Off he goes on the journey with his cousins Georgy , Pauly and Tony hoping to find out what had actually transpired during his life at Manipal

Doctor

Godha

MovieComedyDrama

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.

Captain

Aakasha Kottayile Sultan

Aakasha Kottayile Sultan · 1991

Aakasha Kottayile Sultan

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.

Screenplay

Aami

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.

S.K Nair

Jamnapyari

Jamnapyari · 2015

MovieComedyAdventure

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.

Sridharan

Gauthamante Radham

Gauthamante Radham · 2020

Gauthamante Radham

Guathamante Radham revolves around Gauthaman and his journey of getting a driving license and, for the first time in the family, a car of his own. The relationship he builds with the car and the fortunes brought by the car.

Ramachandran

Vallikudilile Vellakkaran

Vallikudilile Vellakkaran · 2018

Vallikudilile Vellakkaran

MovieComedyDrama

Vallikudilile Vellakkaran is a Malayalam movie starring Balu Varghese and Renji Panicker in prominent roles. It is a comedy drama directed by Mr.Duglus Alfred.

Award Presenter

Glory

SeriesDramaMystery

In a small-town boxing hub, two brothers investigate a shocking murder while navigating a troubled reunion with their father, a renowned coach.

Kesava Panicker

Manorathangal

Manorathangal · 2024

SeriesComedyDrama

Eight legendary filmmakers collaborate with 9 superstars, breathing life into the timeless stories of author M.T. Vasudevan Nair. Based in Kerala, these stories explore the nuances of human nature.

Pathmanabhan

Masterpeace

Masterpeace · 2023

SeriesDramaComedy

When marital discord becomes everyone's business and parents get way too involved in the "peace talks," family drama can become family trauma.

Chandichan

Secret Stories: Roslin

Secret Stories: Roslin · 2026

Secret Stories: Roslin

SeriesMysteryDrama

A 17-year-old girl is plagued by nightmares of a green-eyed stalker, pulling her into a spiral of fear and despair.

Ramdas Menon

Soul Stories

Soul Stories · 2024

Soul Stories is a Malayalam web series directed by Sanil Kalathil, featuring Anarkali Marikar and Renji Panicker in lead roles. Produced by Manorama Max, the series focuses on the often-overlooked experiences of women living in a patriarchal society, providing a compelling narrative that encourages viewers to reflect on social issues.