K. Balachander
Personal Info
Known for
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1930-07-09
Day of Death
2014-12-23 (84 years old)
Place of Birth
Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
K. 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.
Known For
Acting
(2015)
Uttama Villain
as Margadarsi
(2014)
Ninaithathu Yaaro
as Special Appearance
(2010)
Rettaisuzhi
as Ramaswamy
(2008)
Kuselan
as Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
(2006)
Poi
as Cameo appearance
Crew
(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, Screenplay, Story
(1993)
Jathi Malli
Writer, Director
(1992)
Vaaname Ellai
Director, Writer
(1992)
Roja
Producer
(1991)
Azhagan
Director, Writer
(1990)
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
Director, Screenplay
(1989)
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Director, Writer
(1988)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Director, Writer
(1988)
Rudraveena
Director, Writer
(1987)
Velaikkaran
Producer, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1987)
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Director, Writer
(1986)
Punnagai Mannan
Director, Writer
(1986)
Sundara Swapnagalu
Director, Screenplay
(1985)
Sri Raghavendrar
Producer
(1985)
Sindhu Bhairavi
Director, Writer
(1985)
Kalyana Agathigal
Director, Writer
(1985)
Mugila Mallige
Director, Writer
(1984)
Poovilangu
Producer
(1984)
Ek Nai Paheli
Director, Writer
(1984)
Achamillai Achamillai
Director, Writer
(1984)
Eradu Rekhegalu
Director, Writer
(1983)
Poikkal Kudhirai
Director, Screenplay
(1983)
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1983)
Karune Illada Kanoonu
Theatre Play
(1983)
Zara Si Zindagi
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1983)
Kokilamma
Director, Writer
(1982)
Agni Sakshi
Director, Writer
(1982)
Jeevan Dhaara
Original Story
(1981)
Thillu Mullu
Director
(1981)
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Director, Writer
(1981)
47 Natkal
Director, Screenplay
(1981)
Enga Ooru Kannagi
Director, Writer
(1981)
Thanneer... Thanneer...
Director, Writer
(1981)
Netrikan
Screenplay
(1980)
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
(1979)
Ninaithaale Inikkum
Director, Screenplay
(1979)
Nool Veli
Director, Screenplay
(1979)
Kazhukan
Original Story
(1979)
Idi Katha Kaadu
Director
(1978)
Thappu Thalangal
Director, Writer
(1978)
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1978)
Maro Charitra
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1977)
Avargal
Director, Writer
(1977)
Pattina Pravesam
Director, Screenplay
(1977)
Aaina
Director, Writer
(1976)
Moondru Mudichu
Director, Screenplay
(1976)
Manmadha Leelai
Director, Writer
(1976)
Anthuleni Katha
Director, Screenplay
(1975)
Apoorva Raagangal
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
(1974)
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1974)
Naan Avanillai
Writer, Director
(1973)
Arangetram
Director, Writer
(1973)
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Director, Screenplay
(1973)
Do Phool
Story
(1972)
Kanna Nalama
Director, Writer
(1972)
Velli Vizha
Director, Writer
(1972)
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Writer
(1972)
Haar Jeet
Story
(1971)
Punnagai
Director, Writer
(1971)
Nangu Suvargal
Director, Screenplay, Story
(1971)
Nootrukku Nooru
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1971)
Lakhon Mein Ek
Story
(1971)
Main Sunder Hoon
Original Story
(1970)
Patham Pasali
Director, Screenplay, Story
(1970)
Ethiroli
Director, Screenplay
(1970)
Navagraham
Director, Screenplay, Story
(1970)
Kaviya Thalaivi
Director, Screenplay
(1970)
Bheekara Nimishangal
Story
(1970)
Mastana
Original Story
(1969)
Iru Kodugal
Director, Screenplay
(1969)
Poova Thalaiya
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1968)
Thamarai Nenjam
Director, Screenplay, Story
(1968)
Ethir Neechal
Director, Story, Screenplay
(1968)
Teen Bahuraniyan
Original Story
(1968)
Sukha Dukhalu
Original Story
(1967)
Bama Vijayam
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
(1967)
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Director, Screenplay
(1966)
Major Chandrakanth
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
(1965)
Neerkumizhi
Director, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
(1965)
Naanal
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
(1965)
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
Screenplay, Story
(1965)
Oonche Log
Original Story
(1965)
Neela Vanam
Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
(1964)
Dheiva Thaai
Dialogue
(1964)
Server Sundaram
Original Story, Screenplay, Dialogue