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K. Balachander
Born
9 July 1930
Died
23 December 2014
Place
Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Directing

K. Balachander

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.

As director

Poi

Poi

2006 · Director
Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

2001 · Director
Kalki

Kalki

1996 · Director
Duet

Duet

1994 · Director

Jathi Malli

1993 · Director
Vaaname Ellai

Vaaname Ellai

1992 · Director
Azhagan

Azhagan

1991 · Director

Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

1990 · Director
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

1989 · Director
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1988 · Director
Rudraveena

Rudraveena

1988 · Director

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

1987 · Director
Punnagai Mannan

Punnagai Mannan

1986 · Director
Sundara Swapnagalu

Sundara Swapnagalu

1986 · Director
Sindhu Bhairavi

Sindhu Bhairavi

1985 · Director

Kalyana Agathigal

1985 · Director
Mugila Mallige

Mugila Mallige

1985 · Director
Ek Nai Paheli

Ek Nai Paheli

1984 · Director
Achamillai Achamillai

Achamillai Achamillai

1984 · Director
Eradu Rekhegalu

Eradu Rekhegalu

1984 · Director
Poikkal Kudhirai

Poikkal Kudhirai

1983 · Director

Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

1983 · Director
Zara Si Zindagi

Zara Si Zindagi

1983 · Director

Kokilamma

1983 · Director
Agni Sakshi

Agni Sakshi

1982 · Director
Thillu Mullu

Thillu Mullu

1981 · Director
Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

1981 · Director

47 Natkal

1981 · Director
Thanneer... Thanneer...

Thanneer... Thanneer...

1981 · Director

Enga Ooru Kannagi

1981 · Director

As actor

Uttama Villain

Uttama Villain

2015 · Margadarsi

Ninaithathu Yaaro

2014 · Self
Rettaisuzhi

Rettaisuzhi

2010 · Ramaswamy
Kuselan

Kuselan

2008 · Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Poi

Poi

2006 · Cameo appearance