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Quick Info

Date of birth30 October 1988

Age35 (at time of death)

BirthplaceKerala, India

ProfessionActress, Producer

NationalityIndian

FamilyFather: C G Raveendran; Mother: Uma Devi; Daughter: name not publicly listed

Renjusha Menon Biography

Renjusha Menon was an Indian actress and producer known for her work in Malayalam film and television. She began acting in the mid-2000s, appeared in a mix

Early life and background

Renjusha Menon was born on 30 October 1988 in Kerala, India. She grew up in a middle-class household; her father, C G Raveendran, served as a police officer and her mother, Uma Devi, was a homemaker. She completed her schooling at FACT Public School in Eloor, Ernakulam, and later attended St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam. Renjusha held a master's degree in English literature. From a young age she showed an interest in performing arts, training in Bharatanatyam and taking part in singing and dance competitions.

Career

Renjusha made her film debut in 2005, appearing in Athbhutha Dweepu as Rajkumari Lakshmi. Over the following years she took on a variety of supporting and character roles in Malayalam cinema, including parts in Classmates (2006), Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010), City of God (2012), and Lisammayude Veedu (2013). Alongside her film work she became a familiar face on Malayalam television, acting in serials such as Thulabharam (2010), Balamani (2014), Sthree, Ente Maathavu (2020), and Nizhalattam. Her television appearances also extended to formats beyond drama: she featured on an episode of the cooking show Celebrity Kitchen Magic and took part in the celebrity reality program Nakshatra Deepangal.

Renjusha also worked behind the camera, producing multiple episodes across different TV serials. In recognition of her television work she received several honours: a Best Actress award from the LBRN Foundation in November 2021 for Ente Maathavu, a Best Supporting Actress award at the Drishyam Awards in June 2022 for the same show, and a local honour from the Perumthrikkovil West Residence Association in May 2022.

Public profile

Renjusha’s public image combined her screen work with modelling and cultural performance. She participated in photoshoots for fashion brands and performed Bharatanatyam at cultural programmes. On social media she shared aspects of her personal life selectively; she publicly acknowledged her daughter in a Facebook post, while other details about her private life remained largely guarded.

Personal life

Public records indicate Renjusha married in her twenties and later separated. Her partner at the time of her death is named in media reports as Manoj Sreelakam, a Malayalam director. She was the only child in her family. Beyond acting and producing, Renjusha’s interests included dancing and singing.

Latest updates

Renjusha Menon died on 30 October 2023 at the age of 35. She was found at her residence in the Sreekariyam area of Trivandrum, Kerala. Reports state the cause of death as suicide by hanging. Her passing occurred on her birthday; accounts note that a recent social-media post and reactions from fans followed. Some contemporary reports mentioned she had been facing personal or financial difficulties, though those details were presented as differing accounts in coverage.

Legacy

Renjusha’s career spanned film, television and production work within Mollywood. She is remembered by colleagues and audiences for a range of supporting and character roles across two decades, her contributions as a television producer, and her background in classical dance.

Recent Work

Ente Maathavu

Television serial; role awarded Best Actress (LBRN Foundation) and Best Supporting Actress (Drishyam Awards) recognition

2020

Career Highlights

  1. Film debut in Athbhutha Dweepu (2005) as Rajkumari Lakshmi
  2. Roles in Classmates (2006), Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010), City of God (2012), Lisammayude Veedu (2013)
  3. Television roles in Thulabharam, Balamani, Sthree, Ente Maathavu and Nizhalattam
  4. Produced multiple television serial episodes
  5. Received Best Actress award from LBRN Foundation (November 2021) and Best Supporting Actress at Drishyam Awards (June 2022)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Renjusha Menon born?

30 October 1988

What is Renjusha Menon known for?

Actress, Producer