February 19, 2026

Ranjith

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Ranjith Sankar advocates for modern protest methods during Bharat Bandh |

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Filmmaker Ranjith Sankar questioned the effectiveness of today’s nationwide strikes, like the ongoing Bharath Bandh, arguing they disproportionately harm small businesses and daily wage earners. He advocated for modern, targeted resistance methods, citing Japan’s fare-free bus strikes and the MeToo movement’s impactful storytelling as examples of effective, less disruptive approaches to enacting change. Malayalam filmmaker…

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‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row: Kamal Haasan flags threat to creative freedom, Pa Ranjith slams CBFC |

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The release of Thalapathy Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan is delayed due to censor certificate issues. This has led to widespread criticism of the CBFC. Kamal Haasan and Pa Ranjith have voiced concerns about threats to creative freedom. Political parties and the film fraternity are rallying behind Vijay, highlighting the broader implications for dissent and democracy….

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Director Ranjith cleared of harassment case; Kerala HC; cites delay in complaint | Malayalam Movie News

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The Kerala High Court has made a significant ruling by dismissing allegations of sexual harassment against filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan. The case, which emerged 15 years post the supposed incident on the set of ‘Paleri Manikyam’ in 2009, was deemed time-barred by the court. TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse. The Kerala High…

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