Renjith Touchriver
Renjith Touchriver is an Indian film editor, director, and visual effects consultant known for his contributions to Malayalam cinema and Indian post-production. He is the founder of post-production and virtual production studios including HEPTAD24, HEPTAD343, and HEPTAD REALM.
Career
Renjith began his career in film editing in the early 2000s, contributing to a range of Malayalam and Telugu films. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for his editing in psychological thrillers, action films, and family dramas.
His notable editing credits include:
- Asuravithu (2012)
- Bangkok Summer (2011)
- Kumbasaram (2015)
- Basheerinte Premalekhanam (2017)
- My Great Grandfather (2019)
- Madha (2020)
- Jack N Jill (2022)
Renjith has also worked across film editing, music video post-production, and commercial advertisements. He has edited over 40 feature films, including Zachariayude Garbhinikal, which received critical acclaim for its narrative and editing.
In addition to feature films, Renjith has edited over 2,400 music videos and directed several commercial ad films. His projects span across India and internationally, including work done in the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and Europe.
He is noted for integrating advanced digital intermediate (DI) workflows, Dolby Atmos sound mixing, and Unreal Engine-based virtual production techniques into mainstream and indie film projects. His studios have delivered content for platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar.
Renjith is also the founder of MovieColours, a post-production studio based in Kochi, Kerala, which operates under Heptad24 Media.
Studios
Renjith is the founder and creative director of the following post-production facilities:
- HEPTAD24: A DI and color grading suite based in Cochin and Mumbai, specializing in DaVinci Resolve color grading and RAW to HDR conversion. Website: heptad24.com
- HEPTAD343: A Dolby Atmos-certified sound design and mixing studio offering dubbing, ADR, Foley, and final mixdowns for theatrical and OTT platforms.
- HEPTAD REALM: A virtual production facility using Unreal Engine to create real-time, immersive filmmaking environments including virtual backdrops and LED volume integration.
Collaborations
Renjith has collaborated with several notable filmmakers and production houses, including acclaimed cinematographer and director Santosh Sivan. He also works as a post-production consultant for independent films and OTT projects.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Black Stallion | Pramod–Pappan | [1] |
| 2011 | Bangkok Summer | Pramod–Pappan | |
| 2012 | Asuravithu | A. K. Sajan | [2] |
| 2013 | Zachariayude Garbhinikal | Aneesh Anwar | [3] |
| 2015 | Kumbasaram | Aneesh Anwar | [1] |
| 2017 | Basheerinte Premalekhanam | Aneesh Anwar | [4] |
| 2022 | Jack N' Jill | Santosh Sivan | [1]
ReferencesA behind-the-scenes still from Jack N' Jill was shared by Santosh Sivan.[5] External links
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- ↑ "Tides of life". The Hindu. 22 July 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2025.
- ↑ ^ "Zachariyayude Garbhinikal – A unique story", *Filmibeat*, July 30, 2013. The film was noted for its unique storyline involving a gynecologist and his four different patients.
- ↑ ^ "Basheerinte Premalekhanam is all set to hit screens on July 21", *The Times of India*, July 12, 2017. It notes that "the editing is done by Renjith Touchriver." :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- ↑ "Santhosh Sivan shares a still from the set of Jack and Jill". Times of India. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
