6.5
Movie
Directing
S. Balachander
- Born
- Died
- (aged 63)
- Birthplace
- Mylapore, Madras Presidency, British India
- Credits
- 23 titles
Biography
Sundaram Balachander (18 January 1927 – 13 April 1990) was an Indian veena player and filmmaker. He directed, produced, and also composed music for a few of his films. In 1954 he directed Andha Naal, a classic Tamil film noir thriller. Balachander was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 19
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Nadu Iravil Film | Dr. Saravanan |
| 1964 | Bommai Film | Somasundaram |
| 1962 | Avana Ivan!? Film | Kumar |
| 1959 | Maragatham Film | Maranamarthanda Zamindar / Anandar |
| 1955 | Doctor Savithri Film | Doctor Jagath Singh |
| 1955 | Koteeswaran Film | Pasupathy |
| 1954 | Sangham Film | Chandram |
| 1954 | Penn Film | |
| 1953 | Inspector Film | |
| 1952 | Rani Film | |
| 1951 | Kaithi Film | Vijayan |
| 1951 | Rajambal Film | Natesan |
| 1951 | Devaki Film | Raja |
| 1948 | Idhu Nijama Film | Madhavan / Gopal |
| 1948 | En Kanavar Film | Wealthy man |
| 1942 | Araichimani Film | Vitangan |
| 1941 | Rishyasringar Film | Young Rishya Sringan |
| 1941 | Kamadhenu Film | Raju |
| 1934 | Seeta Kalyanam Film | Musician at Ravana's Court |
Crew credits 10
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Nadu Iravil Film | Director, Producer, Music |
| 1964 | Bommai Film | Director, Original Music Composer, Producer, Writer |
| 1962 | Avana Ivan!? Film | Director, Screenplay, Producer, Original Music Composer |
| 1958 | Avan Amaran Film | Director |
| 1958 | Bhooloka Rambai Film | Thanks |
| 1956 | Edi Nijam? Film | Director |
| 1954 | Andha Naal Film | Director, Story, Writer |
| 1951 | Kaithi Film | Director, Story, Screenplay, Original Music Composer |
| 1948 | Idhu Nijama Film | Story, Screenplay, Original Music Composer, Playback Singer |
| 1948 | En Kanavar Film | Director, Original Music Composer |