K. Balachander
100 movies
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Jul 9, 1930
- Died
- Dec 23, 2014 (age 84)
- Place of birth
- Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Also known as
- K Balachandar · Kailasam Balachander
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
K. Balachander: movies and TV shows
Acting (3)
- 2015 Uttama Villain
as Margadarsi
- 2010 Rettaisuzhi
as Ramaswamy
- 2006 Poi
as Cameo appearance
Behind the camera (98)
- 2010 Maro Charitra
Original Story
- 2007 Naan Avan Illai
Writer
- 2006 Poi
Director, Writer
- 2006 Idhaya Thirudan
Producer
- 2001 Paarthale Paravasam
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1998 Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Producer
- 1998 Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
Original Story
- 1997 Vidukathai
Producer
- 1996 Kalki
Director, Writer
- 1994 Duet
Director, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
- 1993 Jathi Malli
Writer, Director
- 1993 Server Somanna
Story, Screenplay
- 1992 Mavanige Thakka Aliya
Story
- 1992 Roja
Producer
- 1992 Vaaname Ellai
Writer, Director
- 1991 Azhagan
Director, Writer
- 1990 Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
Director, Screenplay
- 1989 Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Writer, Director
- 1988 Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Director, Writer
- 1988 Rudraveena
Director, Writer
- 1987 Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Director, Writer
- 1987 Velaikkaran
Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
- 1986 Punnagai Mannan
Director, Writer
- 1986 Sundara Swapnagalu
Director, Screenplay
- 1985 Sindhu Bhairavi
Director, Writer
- 1985 Sri Raghavendrar
Producer
- 1985 Kalyana Agathigal
Director, Writer
- 1985 Mugila Mallige
Writer, Director
- 1984 Pudhiavan
Producer
- 1984 Ek Nai Paheli
Director, Writer
- 1984 Achamillai Achamillai
Director, Writer
- 1984 Poovilangu
Producer
- 1984 Eradu Rekhegalu
Director, Writer
- 1983 Karune Illada Kanoonu
Theatre Play
- 1983 Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1983 Poikkal Kudhirai
Director, Screenplay
- 1983 Kokilamma
Director, Writer
- 1983 Zara Si Zindagi
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1982 Agni Sakshi
Director, Writer
- 1982 Karthavyam
Story, Theatre Play
- 1982 Jeevan Dhaara
Original Story
- 1981 Thanneer... Thanneer...
Director, Writer
- 1981 Netrikan
Screenplay
- 1981 Enga Ooru Kannagi
Writer, Director
- 1981 47 Natkal
Director, Screenplay
- 1981 Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Director, Writer
- 1981 Thillu Mullu
Director
- 1980 Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Director, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
- 1979 Kazhukan
Original Story
- 1979 Nool Veli
Director, Screenplay
- 1979 Idi Katha Kaadu
Director
- 1979 Ninaithale Inikkum
Screenplay, Director
- 1978 Thappu Thalangal
Director, Writer
- 1978 Maro Charitra
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1978 Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1977 Aaina
Director, Writer
- 1977 Avargal
Writer, Director
- 1977 Pattina Pravesam
Director, Screenplay
- 1976 Moondru Mudichu
Director, Screenplay
- 1976 Manmadha Leelai
Director, Writer
- 1976 Anthuleni Katha
Director, Screenplay
- 1975 Apoorva Raagangal
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue, Writer
- 1974 Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Writer
- 1974 Naan Avanillai
Director, Writer
- 1973 Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Director, Screenplay
- 1973 Do Phool
Story
- 1973 Arangetram
Director, Writer
- 1972 Velli Vizha
Director, Writer
- 1972 Haar Jeet
Story
- 1972 Aaradimanninte Janmi
Writer
- 1972 Kanna Nalama
Director, Writer
- 1971 Punnagai
Director, Writer
- 1971 Main Sunder Hoon
Original Story
- 1971 Nootrukku Nooru
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1971 Nangu Suvargal
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1971 Lakhon Mein Ek
Story
- 1970 Kaviya Thalaivi
Director, Screenplay
- 1970 Mastana
Original Story
- 1970 Navagraham
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1970 Ethiroli
Director, Screenplay
- 1970 Bheekara Nimishangal
Story
- 1970 Patham Pasali
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1969 Iru Kodugal
Director, Screenplay
- 1969 Poova Thalaiya
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1968 Teen Bahuraniyan
Original Story
- 1968 Thamarai Nenjam
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1968 Ethir Neechal
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1968 Sukha Dukhalu
Original Story
- 1967 Bama Vijayam
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
- 1967 Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Director, Screenplay
- 1966 Major Chandrakanth
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
- 1965 Naanal
Director, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
- 1965 Neela Vanam
Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
- 1965 Oonche Log
Original Story
- 1965 Neerkumizhi
Director, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
- 1965 Poojaikku Vantha Malar
Screenplay, Story
- 1964 Server Sundaram
Original Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
- 1964 Dheiva Thaai
Dialogue
Talk shows and appearances (2)
- 2014
- 2008