
K. Balachander
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 9, 1930
- Died
- December 23, 2014 (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Biography
Kailasam Balachander was a renowned Indian film producer, director and screenwriter. He directed films predominantly in Tamil, in addition to some films in the Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi languages. Known for his distinct filmmaking style, the films he scripts and directs analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. Through his works, he contributed significantly to the development of the Tamil film industry in South India, and introduced hundreds of actors and actresses into cinema, including Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth, Prakash Raj and Vivek.
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Poi
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Paarthale Paravasam
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Kalki
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Duet
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Jathi Malli
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Vaaname Ellai
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Azhagan
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Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
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Rudraveena
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Manathil Uruthi Vendum
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Punnagai Mannan
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Sundara Swapnagalu
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Sindhu Bhairavi
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Kalyana Agathigal
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Mugila Mallige
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Ek Nai Paheli
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Achamillai Achamillai
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Eradu Rekhegalu
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Poikkal Kudhirai
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Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
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Zara Si Zindagi
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Kokilamma
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Agni Sakshi
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Thillu Mullu
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Ek Duuje Ke Liye
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47 Natkal
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Enga Ooru Kannagi
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Thanneer... Thanneer...
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Varumayin Niram Sivappu
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Ninaithale Inikkum
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Nool Veli
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Idi Katha Kaadu
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Thappu Thalangal
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Nizhal Nijamagirathu
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Maro Charitra
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Avargal
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Pattina Pravesam
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Aaina
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Moondru Mudichu
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Manmadha Leelai
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Anthuleni Katha
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Apoorva Raagangal
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
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Naan Avanillai
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Arangetram
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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
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Kanna Nalama
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Velli Vizha
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Punnagai
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Nangu Suvargal
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Nootrukku Nooru
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Patham Pasali
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Ethiroli
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Navagraham
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Kaviya Thalaivi
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Iru Kodugal
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Poova Thalaiya
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Thamarai Nenjam
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Ethir Neechal
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Bama Vijayam
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Anubavi Raja Anubavi
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Major Chandrakanth
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Neerkumizhi
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Naanal
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