K. Balachander
Directing · Born 1930-07-09 · age 84 at death · 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, 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.
Titles
Roja
Uttama Villain
Thillu Mullu
Main Sunder Hoon
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Rudraveena
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
Netrikan
Velaikkaran
Punnagai Mannan
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Apoorva Raagangal
Duet
Ninaithaale Inikkum
Moondru Mudichu
Azhagan
Server Sundaram
Oonche Log
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Sindhu Bhairavi
Ethir Neechal
Avargal
Kuselan
Thappu Thalangal
Paarthale Paravasam
Arangetram
Idhaya Thirudan
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Sri Raghavendrar
Manmadha Leelai
Maro Charitra
Bama Vijayam
Naan Avan Illai
Ek Nai Paheli
Achamillai Achamillai
Vaaname Ellai
Kalki
Aaina
Do Phool
Rettaisuzhi
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Anthuleni Katha
47 Natkal
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Poova Thalaiya
Zara Si Zindagi
Neerkumizhi
Naanal
Ethiroli
Nootrukku Nooru
Naan Avanillai
Agni Sakshi
Idi Katha Kaadu
Teen Bahuraniyan
Jeevan Dhaara
Poi
Poikkal Kudhirai
Kanna Nalama
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Thamarai Nenjam