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Early Life
Renganaath Ravee (born Ranganath Raveendran on 5 May 1981) grew up in Vypin, Kochi, in an environment deeply connected to music. From the age of eight, he trained in Carnatic violin, developing a strong foundation in classical music that would later shape his sensitivity to sound. Alongside his formal education at institutions in Kochi and Varkala, music remained his primary pursuit. During his college years, Renganaath actively explored performance, co-founding the band The Hymn and teaching himself Western classical piano and guitar. Although his early ambition was to become a full-time musician, differing creative paths within the band led him to look beyond live performance. His enduring interest in sound, structure, and silence gradually pushed him toward the technical and creative world of sound design.
Career
Renganaath Ravee’s professional journey began in 2004 with formal training in audio engineering under veteran sound engineer K. T. Francis. In 2005, he joined K. J. Yesudas’ Tharangini Studio as an independent sound recordist, marking his entry into the film industry. A move to Mumbai in 2006 led to extensive work at Hashtone Sound Post under sound designer Vivek Sachidanand, where he contributed to major Hindi films including Bhootnath, Dhoom 3, Bang Bang, and Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. His transition to independent sound design gained momentum through collaborations with filmmakers Bejoy Nambiar and Lijo Jose Pellissery, beginning with Nayakan (2010). Since returning to Kerala in 2017, he has been central to several internationally acclaimed films. With over 150 projects across eleven languages and multiple Kerala State Film Awards, he is regarded as one of the most influential sound designers in contemporary Indian cinema.
Collaborations
Bejoy Nambiar
Director & Producer of Thrilling, Gritty Cinema
Long-standing creative partnership since 2007. Winner of Sony PIX Gateway with Soap. Known for creative freedom and experimentation.
Lijo Jose Pellissery
Acclaimed Director of Many-Faceted Malayalam Films
Constant collaborator. Kerala State Film Award for Ee Ma Yau. Known for time-intensive, vision-driven sound design.
Jayaraj
Celebrated Director Of Award-Winning Malayalam Films
Collaborated across Jayaraj’s Navarasa series. Bhayanakam won National Awards (Best Director & Screenplay).
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Pioneering Filmmaker in Tamil and Telugu Cinema
Nadunisi Naaygal had no music—entirely sound-driven. Released simultaneously in Tamil & Telugu.
Jaideep Varma
Director & Writer of Hard-Hitting Documentaries
Collaborated across Jayaraj’s Navarasa series. Bhayanakam won National Awards (Best Director & Screenplay).
Filmography
Director
Directed documentary films exploring culture, memory, and oral traditions, with a strong emphasis on sound as narrative.
His directorial debut Daveli (2021) examines the unique oratory art form of the Pandaram community of Central Kerala.
Writer
Writer for documentary projects that engage with music, performance, and social narratives.
His writing practice is closely tied to sound, often shaping structure, rhythm, and silence as storytelling tools.
Sound Effects Editor / Sound Designer
Sound design and sound editing for over 150 feature films across 11 languages, spanning independent cinema and large-scale productions.
His work has been showcased at major international film festivals and recognised with multiple Kerala State Film Awards.
Projects
Accolades
Record & Innovation
Limca Book of Records
(2015)
Recognised for a first-of-its-kind
poetry installation combining
sound, sculpture, and text —
establishing sound as a spatial art
form.
Global Festival Premieres & Screenings
IFFR • TIFF • IFFI • IFFK...
Projects premiered and screened at
International Film Festival Rotterdam,
Toronto International Film Festival,
International Film Festival of India,
International Film Festival of Kerala,
and more.
Jury Member
& Guest Faculty
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Jury member at ICON Short Film
Festival, guest speaker and visitiing
faculty at K R Narayanan National
Institute of Visual Science and Arts,
Bengaluru International Film Festival,
and more.
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