7.0
Movie
Directing
K. Balachander
- Born
- Died
- (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Credits
- 102 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.0
Movie
6.8
Movie
Uttama Villain
7.0
Movie
Thillu Mullu
7.3
Movie
Rudraveena
6.9
Movie
Main Sunder Hoon
8.0
Movie
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
6.3
Movie
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
7.9
Movie
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
5.1
Movie
Netrikan
6.4
Movie
Velaikkaran
7.9
Movie
Apoorva Raagangal
7.2
Movie
Punnagai Mannan
7.1
Movie
Duet
6.2
Movie
Ninaithale Inikkum
6.3
Movie
Moondru Mudichu
8.2
Movie
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
6.3
Movie
Azhagan
6.8
Movie
Avargal
Acting credits 5
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Uttama Villain Film | Margadarsi |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro Film | Self |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi Film | Ramaswamy |
| 2008 | Kuselan Film | Self |
| 2006 | Poi Film | Cameo appearance |
Crew credits 98
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maro Charitra Film | Original Story |
| 2007 | Naan Avan Illai Film | Writer |
| 2006 | Poi Film | Director, Writer |
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan Film | Producer |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam Film | Director, Dialogue, Screenplay |
| 1998 | Thulli Thirintha Kaalam Film | Producer |
| 1998 | Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam Film | Original Story |
| 1997 | Vidukathai Film | Producer |
| 1996 | Kalki Film | Director, Writer |
| 1994 | Duet Film | Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue |
| 1993 | Jathi Malli Film | Director, Writer |
| 1993 | Server Somanna Film | Story, Screenplay |
| 1992 | Mavanige Thakka Aliya Film | Story |
| 1992 | Roja Film | Producer |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai Film | Writer, Director |
| 1991 | Azhagan Film | Director, Writer |
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1989 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Film | Writer, Director |
| 1988 | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Film | Director, Writer |
| 1988 | Rudraveena Film | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum Film | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Velaikkaran Film | Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story |
| 1986 | Punnagai Mannan Film | Director, Writer |
| 1986 | Sundara Swapnagalu Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi Film | Director, Writer |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar Film | Producer |
| 1985 | Kalyana Agathigal Film | Writer, Director |
| 1985 | Mugila Mallige Film | Writer, Director |
| 1984 | Pudhiavan Film | Producer |
| 1984 | Ek Nai Paheli Film | Director, Writer |
| 1984 | Achamillai Achamillai Film | Director, Writer |
| 1984 | Poovilangu Film | Producer |
| 1984 | Eradu Rekhegalu Film | Director, Writer |
| 1983 | Karune Illada Kanoonu Film | Theatre Play |
| 1983 | Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Poikkal Kudhirai Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Kokilamma Film | Writer, Director |
| 1983 | Zara Si Zindagi Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Agni Sakshi Film | Writer, Director |
| 1982 | Karthavyam Film | Story, Theatre Play |
| 1982 | Jeevan Dhaara Film | Original Story |
| 1981 | Thanneer... Thanneer... Film | Director, Writer |
| 1981 | Netrikan Film | Screenplay |
| 1981 | Enga Ooru Kannagi Film | Director, Writer |
| 1981 | 47 Natkal Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1981 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye Film | Director, Writer |
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu Film | Director |
| 1980 | Varumayin Niram Sivappu Film | Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1979 | Kazhukan Film | Original Story |
| 1979 | Nool Veli Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1979 | Idi Katha Kaadu Film | Director |
| 1979 | Ninaithale Inikkum Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1978 | Thappu Thalangal Film | Director, Writer |
| 1978 | Maro Charitra Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1978 | Nizhal Nijamagirathu Film | Director, Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 1977 | Aaina Film | Director, Writer |
| 1977 | Avargal Film | Writer, Director |
| 1977 | Pattina Pravesam Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1976 | Moondru Mudichu Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1976 | Manmadha Leelai Film | Director, Writer |