Person
K. Balachander
Directing · 1930–2014 · 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
Major Chandrakanth
Director
Manmadha Leelai
Director
Neerkumizhi
Director
Sundara Swapnagalu
Director
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Producer
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Director
Poovilangu
Producer
Thappu Thalangal
Director
Moondru Mudichu
Director
Patham Pasali
Director
Filmography
- 2015Uttama VillainMargadarsi
- 2014Ninaithathu YaaroSelf
- 2010RettaisuzhiRamaswamy
- 2010Maro CharitraOriginal Story
- 2008KuselanSpecial Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
- 2007Naan Avan IllaiWriter
- 2006PoiCameo appearance
- 2006Idhaya ThirudanProducer
- 2001Paarthale ParavasamDirector
- 1998Thulli Thirintha KaalamProducer
- 1998Sreekrishnapurathu NakshathrathilakkamOriginal Story
- 1997VidukathaiProducer
- 1996KalkiDirector
- 1994DuetDirector
- 1993Jathi MalliWriter
- 1993Server SomannaStory
- 1992RojaProducer
- 1992Vaaname EllaiDirector
- 1991AzhaganDirector
- 1990Oru Veedu Iru VaasalDirector
- 1989Pudhu Pudhu ArthangalDirector
- 1988Unnal Mudiyum ThambiDirector
- 1988RudraveenaDirector
- 1987Manathil Uruthi VendumDirector
- 1987VelaikkaranProducer
- 1986Punnagai MannanDirector
- 1986Sundara SwapnagaluDirector
- 1985Sindhu BhairaviDirector
- 1985Sri RaghavendrarProducer
- 1985Kalyana AgathigalDirector
- 1985Mugila MalligeDirector
- 1984Ek Nai PaheliDirector
- 1984Achamillai AchamillaiDirector
- 1984PoovilanguProducer
- 1984Eradu RekhegaluDirector
- 1983Karune Illada KanoonuTheatre Play
- 1983Benkiyalli Aralidha HoovuDirector
- 1983Poikkal KudhiraiDirector
- 1983KokilammaDirector
- 1983Zara Si ZindagiDirector
- 1982Agni SakshiDirector
- 1982Jeevan DhaaraOriginal Story
- 1981Thanneer... Thanneer...Director
- 1981NetrikanScreenplay
- 1981Enga Ooru KannagiDirector
- 198147 NatkalDirector
- 1981Ek Duuje Ke LiyeDirector
- 1981Thillu MulluDirector
- 1980Varumayin Niram SivappuDirector
- 1979KazhukanOriginal Story
- 1979Nool VeliDirector
- 1979Idi Katha KaaduDirector
- 1979Ninaithaale InikkumDirector
- 1978Thappu ThalangalDirector
- 1978Maro CharitraDirector
- 1978Nizhal NijamagirathuDirector
- 1977AainaDirector
- 1977AvargalDirector
- 1977Pattina PravesamDirector
- 1976Moondru MudichuDirector
- 1976Manmadha LeelaiDirector
- 1976Anthuleni KathaDirector
- 1975Apoorva RaagangalDirector
- 1974Aval Oru Thodar KathaiDirector
- 1974Naan AvanillaiWriter
- 1973Sollathaan NinaikkirenDirector
- 1973Do PhoolStory
- 1973ArangetramDirector
- 1972Velli VizhaDirector
- 1972Haar JeetStory
- 1972Aaradimanninte JanmiWriter
- 1972Kanna NalamaDirector
- 1971PunnagaiDirector
- 1971Main Sunder HoonOriginal Story
- 1971Nootrukku NooruDirector
- 1971Nangu SuvargalDirector
- 1971Lakhon Mein EkStory
- 1970Kaviya ThalaiviDirector
- 1970MastanaOriginal Story
- 1970NavagrahamDirector
- 1970EthiroliDirector
- 1970Bheekara NimishangalStory
- 1970Patham PasaliDirector
- 1969Iru KodugalDirector
- 1969Poova ThalaiyaDirector
- 1968Teen BahuraniyanOriginal Story
- 1968Thamarai NenjamDirector
- 1968Ethir NeechalDirector
- 1968Sukha DukhaluOriginal Story
- 1967Bama VijayamDirector
- 1967Anubavi Raja AnubaviDirector
- 1966Major ChandrakanthDirector
- 1965NaanalDirector
- 1965Neela VanamScreenplay
- 1965Oonche LogOriginal Story
- 1965NeerkumizhiDirector
- 1965Poojaikku Vantha MalarScreenplay
- 1964Server SundaramOriginal Story
- 1964Dheiva ThaaiDialogue
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