and connected based on the concept of Yatra, or journey. 2010 onwards In 2010 Ranjith wrote the story for the film Penpattanam, directed by V. M. Vinu. He then scripted and directed, Pranchiyettan and the Saint, starring Mammootty, which was also widely accepted by movie fans and the people of Kerala. It became the most popular film of the year and was also a commercial success. Pranchiyettan and the Saint is now considered one of the best comedy films in Malayalam cinema and has over the years attained a cult status. During this time, Ranjith also received a highly coveted appointment as the School Director for Cochin Media School. He also appeared as judge in "Mammootty the Best Actor Award – II", an acting talent-hunt reality show aired on the television channel Asianet. In 2011, Ranjith scripted and directed a critically acclaimed satirical film Indian Rupee starring Prithviraj, which was well received by the critics and also a commercial success. His next film, Spirit, primarily focused on the increasing habits of alcoholism in Kerala. Starring Mohanlal in the lead role, the film was critically acclaimed and a box office success. He then produced and scripted for G. S. Vijayan's Mammootty-starring Bavuttiyude Namathil in 2012, which was an average at the box office. His next film with Mammootty, Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty, underperformed at the box office. Njaan, based on the novel K T N Kottoor: Ezhuthum Jeevithavum by T P Rajeevan and featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, was released on 19 September 2014. He also produced Munnariyippu starring Mammootty in the lead role. The film became one of the highest grossers of the year. In 2015 he directed Loham, starring Mohanlal, which received mixed reactions from critics. Filmography Awards National Film Awards: 2012: Best Film on Social Issues – Spirit 2011: Best Feature Film in Malayalam – Indian Rupee 2008: Best Feature Film in Malayalam – Thirakkatha Kerala State Film Awards: 2014: Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay(Adapted) – Njaan 2011: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film – Indian Rupee 2010: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film - Pranchiyettan and The Saint 2009: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film – Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha 2001: Kerala State Film Award for Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – Ravanaprabhu Kerala Film Critics Awards 2010: Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Film – Pranchiyettan