Known For
Directing
Born
May 20, 1939
Died
Feb 13, 2014
Place of Birth
Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Credits
63 titles
Balu Mahendra
Biography
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran or commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was an Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor. Born into a Sri Lankan Tamil household, Mahendra developed a passion towards photography and literature at a tender age. He was drawn towards film-making after witnessing the shoot of David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai in Sri Lanka. He started his career as a literary editor before gaining an admission to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to pursue a course in cinematography. Mahendra entered films as a cinematographer in the early 1970s and gradually rose to becoming a film-maker by the end of the decade.
Known For
Filmography
Thalaimuraigal
Grandfather
Rama Shama Bhama
Original Story
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Director
Julie Ganapathi
Director
En Iniya Pon Nilavae
Director
Kathai Neram
Director
Raman Abdullah
Editor
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
Screenplay
Sathi Leelavathi
Editor
Marupadiyum
Editor
Chakravyuham
Editor
Vanna Vanna Pookkal
Director
Lambadolla Ramadasu
Director of Photography
Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
Director
Sandhya Raagam
Editor
Veedu
Editor
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
Director
Nireekshana
Director
Yathra
Director
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
Director
Neengal Kettavai
Director
Oomakkuyil
Director
Sadma
Director
Urangatha Ninaivugal
Director of Photography
Vasanthame Varuga
Screenplay
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Director of Photography
Echchil Iravugal
Director of Photography
Moondram Pirai
Director
Olangal
Director
Moodupani
Director
Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu
Director of Photography
Sankarabharanam
Director of Photography
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Director
Ulkadal
Director of Photography
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Director of Photography
Manavoori Pandavulu
Director of Photography
Mullum Malarum
Director of Photography
Panthulamma
Director of Photography
Tharam Marindi
Director of Photography
Kokila
Director
America Ammayi
Director of Photography
Ponni
Director of Photography
Missi
Director of Photography
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty
Director of Photography
Cheenavala
Director of Photography
Makkal
Director of Photography
Raagam
Director of Photography
Prayanam
Director of Photography
Anuragalu
Director of Photography
Tourist Bungalow
Story