K. Balachander
Known for: Directing
Born: July 9, 1930
Died: December 23, 2014
Place of birth: Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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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Filmography
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6.7
Uttama Villain
20153.0
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
3.2
Rettaisuzhi
2010NR
Maro Charitra
2010
5.2
Kuselan
2008
6.8
Naan Avan Illai
2007
2.0
Poi
2006
4.3
Idhaya Thirudan
2006
5.0
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
NR
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998
6.3
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
1998NR
Vidukathai
1997
6.7
Kalki
1996
7.1
Duet
19947.0
Jathi Malli
1993
NR
Server Somanna
1993
NR
Mavanige Thakka Aliya
1992
7.0
Roja
1992
8.0
Vaaname Ellai
1992
6.3
Azhagan
19919.0
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
1990
7.5
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
8.2
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
7.2
Rudraveena
19887.0
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
6.4
Velaikkaran
1987
7.3
Punnagai Mannan
1986
8.0
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986
8.7
Sindhu Bhairavi
1985
6.7
Sri Raghavendrar
19858.0
Kalyana Agathigal
1985
9.0
Mugila Mallige
1985NR
Pudhiavan
1984
6.7
Ek Nai Paheli
1984
7.7
Achamillai Achamillai
19848.0
Poovilangu
1984
7.0
Eradu Rekhegalu
1984
NR
Karune Illada Kanoonu
19837.0
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
1983
10.0
Poikkal Kudhirai
198310.0
Kokilamma
1983
9.0
Zara Si Zindagi
1983
6.5
Agni Sakshi
1982NR
Karthavyam
1982
7.0
Jeevan Dhaara
1982
10.0
Thanneer... Thanneer...
1981
5.1
Netrikan
19817.0
Enga Ooru Kannagi
19816.5
47 Natkal
1981
8.0
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981
7.0
Thillu Mullu
1981
7.9
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980
9.0
Kazhukan
1979
NR
Nool Veli
1979
7.5
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
6.2
Ninaithale Inikkum
1979
4.0
Thappu Thalangal
1978
7.0
Maro Charitra
1978
7.0
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
1978
4.0
Aaina
1977
6.8
Avargal
197710.0
Pattina Pravesam
1977
6.3
Moondru Mudichu
1976
3.0
Manmadha Leelai
1976
7.5
Anthuleni Katha
1976
7.9
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
NR
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974
7.5
Naan Avanillai
1974
9.0
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
7.0
Do Phool
1973
5.0
Arangetram
1973
10.0
Velli Vizha
1972
9.0
Haar Jeet
1972
9.0
Aaradimanninte Janmi
197210.0
Kanna Nalama
19727.0
Punnagai
1971
6.9
Main Sunder Hoon
19717.5
Nootrukku Nooru
197110.0
Nangu Suvargal
1971
7.0
Lakhon Mein Ek
19719.0
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
10.0
Mastana
19709.0
Navagraham
19707.5
Ethiroli
1970
7.0
Bheekara Nimishangal
19707.0
Patham Pasali
1970
8.0
Iru Kodugal
1969
9.0
Poova Thalaiya
1969
6.5
Teen Bahuraniyan
19687.0
Thamarai Nenjam
1968
7.6
Ethir Neechal
1968NR
Sukha Dukhalu
1968
8.3
Bama Vijayam
1967
10.0
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967
9.0
Major Chandrakanth
19667.0
Naanal
19655.0
Neela Vanam
1965
6.5
Oonche Log
19658.5
Neerkumizhi
19655.0
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965
8.0
Server Sundaram
1964NR
Dheiva Thaai
1964