K. Balachander

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.

Known For

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Filmography

2006
Poi poster

Poi

Movie · Director

2001
Paarthale Paravasam poster

Paarthale Paravasam

Movie · Director

1996
Kalki poster

Kalki

Movie · Director

1994
Duet poster

Duet

Movie · Director

1993
Jathi Malli

Jathi Malli

Movie · Director

1992
Vaaname Ellai poster

Vaaname Ellai

Movie · Director

1991
Azhagan poster

Azhagan

Movie · Director

1990
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

Movie · Director

1989
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal poster

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Movie · Director

1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi poster

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Movie · Director

1988
Rudraveena poster

Rudraveena

Movie · Director

1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum poster

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

Movie · Director

1986
Punnagai Mannan poster

Punnagai Mannan

Movie · Director

1986
Sundara Swapnagalu poster

Sundara Swapnagalu

Movie · Director

1985
Sindhu Bhairavi poster

Sindhu Bhairavi

Movie · Director

1985
Kalyana Agathigal

Kalyana Agathigal

Movie · Director

1985
Mugila Mallige poster

Mugila Mallige

Movie · Director

1984
Ek Nai Paheli poster

Ek Nai Paheli

Movie · Director

1984
Achamillai Achamillai poster

Achamillai Achamillai

Movie · Director

1984
Eradu Rekhegalu poster

Eradu Rekhegalu

Movie · Director

1983
Poikkal Kudhirai poster

Poikkal Kudhirai

Movie · Director

1983
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

Movie · Director

1983
Zara Si Zindagi poster

Zara Si Zindagi

Movie · Director

1983
Kokilamma

Kokilamma

Movie · Director

1982
Agni Sakshi poster

Agni Sakshi

Movie · Director

1981
Thillu Mullu poster

Thillu Mullu

Movie · Director

1981
Ek Duuje Ke Liye poster

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Movie · Director

1981
47 Natkal

47 Natkal

Movie · Director

1981
Enga Ooru Kannagi

Enga Ooru Kannagi

Movie · Director

1981
Thanneer... Thanneer... poster

Thanneer... Thanneer...

Movie · Director

1980
Varumayin Niram Sivappu poster

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Movie · Director

1979
Ninaithale Inikkum poster

Ninaithale Inikkum

Movie · Director

1979
Nool Veli poster

Nool Veli

Movie · Director

1979
Idi Katha Kaadu poster

Idi Katha Kaadu

Movie · Director

1978
Thappu Thalangal poster

Thappu Thalangal

Movie · Director

1978
Nizhal Nijamagirathu poster

Nizhal Nijamagirathu

Movie · Director

1978
Maro Charitra poster

Maro Charitra

Movie · Director

1977
Avargal poster

Avargal

Movie · Director

1977
Pattina Pravesam

Pattina Pravesam

Movie · Director

1977
Aaina poster

Aaina

Movie · Director

1976
Moondru Mudichu poster

Moondru Mudichu

Movie · Director

1976
Manmadha Leelai poster

Manmadha Leelai

Movie · Director

1976
Anthuleni Katha poster

Anthuleni Katha

Movie · Director

1975
Apoorva Raagangal poster

Apoorva Raagangal

Movie · Director

1974
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai poster

Aval Oru Thodar Kathai

Movie · Director

1974
Naan Avanillai poster

Naan Avanillai

Movie · Director

1973
Arangetram poster

Arangetram

Movie · Director

1973
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren poster

Sollathaan Ninaikkiren

Movie · Director

1972
Kanna Nalama

Kanna Nalama

Movie · Director

1972
Velli Vizha poster

Velli Vizha

Movie · Director

1971
Punnagai

Punnagai

Movie · Director

1971
Nangu Suvargal

Nangu Suvargal

Movie · Director

1971
Nootrukku Nooru

Nootrukku Nooru

Movie · Director

1970
Patham Pasali

Patham Pasali

Movie · Director

1970
Ethiroli

Ethiroli

Movie · Director

1970
Navagraham

Navagraham

Movie · Director

1970
Kaviya Thalaivi

Kaviya Thalaivi

Movie · Director

1969
Iru Kodugal poster

Iru Kodugal

Movie · Director

1969
Poova Thalaiya poster

Poova Thalaiya

Movie · Director

1968
Thamarai Nenjam

Thamarai Nenjam

Movie · Director

1968
Ethir Neechal poster

Ethir Neechal

Movie · Director

1967
Bama Vijayam poster

Bama Vijayam

Movie · Director

1967
Anubavi Raja Anubavi poster

Anubavi Raja Anubavi

Movie · Director

1966
Major Chandrakanth poster

Major Chandrakanth

Movie · Director

1965
Neerkumizhi

Neerkumizhi

Movie · Director

1965
Naanal

Naanal

Movie · Director