K. Balachander
Directing
Born: July 9, 1930 · Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Died: December 23, 2014 (aged 84)
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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.
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Directing (46)
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Director
Idi Katha Kaadu
Director
Azhagan
Director
Poikkal Kudhirai
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Manmadha Leelai
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Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Director
Agni Sakshi
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Sindhu Bhairavi
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Thappu Thalangal
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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Director
Apoorva Raagangal
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Nool Veli
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Paarthale Paravasam
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Avargal
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Bama Vijayam
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Moondru Mudichu
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Ek Duuje Ke Liye
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Eradu Rekhegalu
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Duet
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Rudraveena
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Major Chandrakanth
Director
Thillu Mullu
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Punnagai Mannan
Director
Iru Kodugal
Director
Arangetram
Director
Anthuleni Katha
Director
Ethir Neechal
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Maro Charitra
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Poi
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Sundara Swapnagalu
Director
Kalki
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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
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Zara Si Zindagi
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Ek Nai Paheli
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Velli Vizha
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Poova Thalaiya
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Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Director
Ninaithale Inikkum
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Aaina
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Mugila Mallige
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Naan Avanillai
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Thanneer... Thanneer...
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
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Vaaname Ellai
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Achamillai Achamillai
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Writing (86)
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Dialogue
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Story
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Screenplay
Bheekara Nimishangal
Story
Azhagan
Writer
Poikkal Kudhirai
Screenplay
Manmadha Leelai
Writer
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Screenplay
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Dialogue
Agni Sakshi
Writer
Sindhu Bhairavi
Writer
Velaikkaran
Screenplay
Velaikkaran
Dialogue
Velaikkaran
Story
Thappu Thalangal
Writer
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Writer
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
Original Story
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Writer
Apoorva Raagangal
Screenplay
Apoorva Raagangal
Story
Apoorva Raagangal
Dialogue
Apoorva Raagangal
Writer
Nool Veli
Screenplay
Paarthale Paravasam
Screenplay
Paarthale Paravasam
Dialogue
Avargal
Writer
Bama Vijayam
Dialogue
Bama Vijayam
Screenplay
Bama Vijayam
Story
Server Somanna
Story
Server Somanna
Screenplay
Moondru Mudichu
Screenplay
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Writer
Eradu Rekhegalu
Writer
Duet
Dialogue
Duet
Story
Duet
Screenplay
Rudraveena
Writer
Major Chandrakanth
Dialogue
Major Chandrakanth
Screenplay
Major Chandrakanth
Story
Punnagai Mannan
Writer
Teen Bahuraniyan
Original Story
Iru Kodugal
Screenplay
Arangetram
Writer
Anthuleni Katha
Screenplay
Jeevan Dhaara
Original Story
Ethir Neechal
Screenplay
Ethir Neechal
Story
Maro Charitra
Story
Maro Charitra
Screenplay
Main Sunder Hoon
Original Story
Poi
Writer
Netrikan
Screenplay
Naan Avan Illai
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Sundara Swapnagalu
Screenplay
Karune Illada Kanoonu
Theatre Play
Kalki
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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Screenplay
Zara Si Zindagi
Screenplay
Zara Si Zindagi
Story
Ek Nai Paheli
Writer
Velli Vizha
Writer
Do Phool
Story
Server Sundaram
Original Story
Server Sundaram
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Server Sundaram
Screenplay
Poova Thalaiya
Story
Poova Thalaiya
Screenplay
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Screenplay
Ninaithale Inikkum
Screenplay
Aaina
Writer
Mastana
Original Story
Mugila Mallige
Writer
Naan Avanillai
Writer
Thanneer... Thanneer...
Writer
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Dialogue
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Screenplay
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Writer
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Writer
Oonche Log
Original Story
Lakhon Mein Ek
Story
Vaaname Ellai
Writer
Haar Jeet
Story
Kazhukan
Original Story
Achamillai Achamillai
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