K. Balachander

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K. Balachander

Directing July 9, 1930

Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

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,…

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Roja

Roja

7.0 1992 Movie
Uttama Villain

Uttama Villain

6.7 2015 Movie
Thillu Mullu

Thillu Mullu

7.0 1981 Movie
Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

8.0 1981 Movie
Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

7.9 1980 Movie
Poikkal Kudhirai

Poikkal Kudhirai

10.0 1983 Movie
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam

Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam

6.4 1998 Movie
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

8.2 1988 Movie
Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

6.4 1987 Movie
Major Chandrakanth

Major Chandrakanth

9.0 1966 Movie
Azhagan

Azhagan

6.3 1991 Movie
Apoorva Raagangal

Apoorva Raagangal

7.9 1975 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2015
    Uttama Villain

    Movie Margadarsi

  2. 2014
    Ninaithathu Yaaro

    Movie Self

  3. 2010
    Rettaisuzhi

    Movie Ramaswamy

  4. 2010
    Maro Charitra

    Movie Original Story

  5. 2008
    Kuselan

    Movie Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song

  6. 2007
    Naan Avan Illai

    Movie Writer

  7. 2006
    Poi

    Movie Cameo appearance

  8. 2006
    Idhaya Thirudan

    Movie Producer

  9. 2001
    Paarthale Paravasam

    Movie Director

  10. 1998
    Thulli Thirintha Kaalam

    Movie Producer

  11. 1998
    Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam

    Movie Original Story

  12. 1997
    Vidukathai

    Movie Producer

  13. 1996
    Kalki

    Movie Director

  14. 1994
    Duet

    Movie Director

  15. 1993
    Jathi Malli

    Movie Director

  16. 1993
    Server Somanna

    Movie Story

More credits
  1. 1992
    Mavanige Thakka Aliya

    Movie Story

  2. 1992
    Roja

    Movie Producer

  3. 1992
    Vaaname Ellai

    Movie Writer

  4. 1991
    Azhagan

    Movie Director

  5. 1990
    Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

    Movie Director

  6. 1989
    Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

    Movie Writer

  7. 1988
    Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

    Movie Director

  8. 1988
    Rudraveena

    Movie Director

  9. 1987
    Manathil Uruthi Vendum

    Movie Director

  10. 1987
    Velaikkaran

    Movie Producer

  11. 1986
    Punnagai Mannan

    Movie Director

  12. 1986
    Sundara Swapnagalu

    Movie Director

  13. 1985
    Sindhu Bhairavi

    Movie Director

  14. 1985
    Sri Raghavendrar

    Movie Producer

  15. 1985
    Kalyana Agathigal

    Movie Writer

  16. 1985
    Mugila Mallige

    Movie Writer

  17. 1984
    Pudhiavan

    Movie Producer

  18. 1984
    Ek Nai Paheli

    Movie Director

  19. 1984
    Achamillai Achamillai

    Movie Director

  20. 1984
    Poovilangu

    Movie Producer

  21. 1984
    Eradu Rekhegalu

    Movie Director

  22. 1983
    Karune Illada Kanoonu

    Movie Theatre Play

  23. 1983
    Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

    Movie Director

  24. 1983
    Poikkal Kudhirai

    Movie Director