Renji Panicker Faces Theatre Ban Over Unpaid Dues, 'A Ranjit Cinema' Screening Halted

Renji Panicker Faces Ban By FEUOK: Renji Panicker, an acclaimed actor, scriptwriter, and director, finds himself barred once again by theatre owners.

Kerala's Film Exhibitors United Organisation (FEUOK) cited unpaid dues by the production and distribution company partnered with Renji Panicker as the reason behind this ban.

Until the outstanding dues are settled, theatre owners have declared a non-cooperation stance towards any film associated with Renji Panicker, including the upcoming 'A Ranjit Cinema,' in which he plays a role.

This ban marks a recurrence, as back in April, FEUOK initiated a ban against Renji Panicker, rejecting films involving him in any capacity. Despite this, the movie 'Section 306 IPC,' starring Renji Panicker, went ahead with its release on April 8, defying the ban.

Renji Panicker: Journalist Turned Scriptwriter, Director, And Actor

Renji Panicker commenced his professional journey as a journalist, starting out as a reporter for various magazines and publications. While at Chithrabhumi, a film magazine, he crossed paths with director Shaji Kailas. Their collaboration led Renji to script numerous successful films for Kailas, such as "Dr. Pasupathy" (1990), "Thalastaanam" (1992), "Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans" (1993), "Ekalavyan" (1993), "Mafia" (1993), "Commissioner" (1994), and "The King" (1995).

This dynamic partnership significantly propelled actor Suresh Gopi's career during the early 1990s. Renji Panicker also established a notable collaboration with director Joshiy, contributing to films like "Lelam" (1997) and "Pathram" (1999). Transitioning into film direction, he helmed two projects and now holds a managerial role at the Malayalam newspaper Metrovaartha.

While making cameo appearances in his own creations, Renji gained prominence as an actor, particularly for his role in "Ohm Shanthi Oshaana" (2014). His acting prowess shone in movies like "Njaan" (2014), "Premam" (2015), "Jacobinte Swargarajyam" (2016), "Thoppil Joppan" (2016), "Alamara" (2017), "Godha" (2017), and "Bhayanakam" (2018).