Director
K. Balachander
96 years · Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · 59 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 59
Rudraveena
1988 · Director, Writer
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979 · Director
Maro Charitra
1978 · Director, Screenplay
Anthuleni Katha
1976 · Director, Screenplay
Uttama Villain
2015 · Margadarsi
Rettaisuzhi
2010 · Ramaswamy
Kuselan
2008 · Self
Naan Avan Illai
2007 · Writer
Poi
2006 · Cameo appearance, Director
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Idhaya Thirudan
2006 · Producer
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Paarthale Paravasam
2001 · Director, Screenplay
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998 · Producer
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Kalki
1996 · Director, Writer
Duet
1994 · Director, Screenplay
Server Somanna
1993 · Screenplay
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Roja
1992 · Producer
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Vaaname Ellai
1992 · Director, Writer
Azhagan
1991 · Director, Writer
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989 · Director, Writer
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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988 · Director, Writer
Velaikkaran
1987 · Producer, Screenplay
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Punnagai Mannan
1986 · Director, Writer
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986 · Director, Screenplay
Sindhu Bhairavi
1985 · Director, Writer