Known For
Directing
Born
Jul 09, 1930
Died
Dec 23, 2014
Place of Birth
Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Credits
99 titles
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
Filmography
Uttama Villain
Margadarsi
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Self
Rettaisuzhi
Ramaswamy
Maro Charitra
Original Story
Kuselan
Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Naan Avan Illai
Writer
Poi
Cameo appearance
Idhaya Thirudan
Producer
Paarthale Paravasam
Director
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Producer
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
Original Story
Vidukathai
Producer
Kalki
Director
Duet
Director
Jathi Malli
Writer
Server Somanna
Story
Roja
Producer
Vaaname Ellai
Writer
Azhagan
Director
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
Director
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Writer
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Director
Rudraveena
Director
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Director
Velaikkaran
Producer
Punnagai Mannan
Director
Sundara Swapnagalu
Director
Sindhu Bhairavi
Director
Sri Raghavendrar
Producer
Kalyana Agathigal
Director
Mugila Mallige
Writer
Ek Nai Paheli
Director
Achamillai Achamillai
Director
Poovilangu
Producer
Eradu Rekhegalu
Director
Karune Illada Kanoonu
Theatre Play
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Director
Poikkal Kudhirai
Director
Kokilamma
Director
Zara Si Zindagi
Director
Agni Sakshi
Director
Jeevan Dhaara
Original Story
Thanneer... Thanneer...
Director
Netrikan
Screenplay
Enga Ooru Kannagi
Writer
47 Natkal
Director
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Director
Thillu Mullu
Director
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Director
Kazhukan
Original Story