Ranjith Kumar is an Indian actor, model, and fitness enthusiast from Bengaluru, Karnataka. He built a strong presence in Kannada television and film through his work in serials and films. His most prominent television role was Surya Deva in the Kannada mythological serial Shani (Colors Kannada) - a role that gained him significant popularity and which he departed after publicly claiming three months of unpaid remuneration. Prior to Shani, he appeared in television serials including Amruthvarshini, Meera Madhava, Avanu Mathe Shravani, and Chitte Hejje, and has auditioned for various roles through his distinctive voice, which reportedly secured him the Shani role. In film, he appeared in James, Shivarjuna, Bharate, Seetha Rama Kalyana, and several others. He is also active in celebrity cricket league matches. On 29 September 2024, he entered Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 on Day 1. He was ejected from the house in Week 2 (Day 16) for rule violations - alongside fellow contestant Lawyer Jagadish - finishing 19th.
Kannada mythological TV serial Shani (Colors Kannada) as Surya Deva - left the serial citing three months of unpaid remuneration; Kannada TV serials Amruthvarshini, Meera Madhava, Avanu Mathe Shravani, and Chitte Hejje; Kannada films James, Shivarjuna, Bharate, and Seetha Rama Kalyana; active in celebrity cricket tournaments; ejected from Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11 (2024) alongside Jagadeesh.