Balu Mahendra
Known for: Directing
Born: May 20, 1939
Died: February 13, 2014
Place of birth: Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
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.
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Filmography
62 movies · 1 TV show, newest first
NR
Thalaimuraigal
2013
9.5
Rama Shama Bhama
2005
6.0
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005
7.3
Julie Ganapathi
2003
NR
En Iniya Pon Nilavae
2001NR
Kathai Neram
2000
7.0
Raman Abdullah
1997
8.0
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
1996
7.5
Sathi Leelavathi
1995
10.0
Marupadiyum
19938.0
Chakravyuham
1992
8.0
Vanna Vanna Pookkal
19927.0
Lambadolla Ramadasu
199110.0
Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
1991
9.7
Sandhya Raagam
1989
8.6
Veedu
1988
7.8
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
1987
10.0
Nireekshana
1986
6.8
Yathra
1985
6.0
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985
8.5
Neengal Kettavai
1984
9.0
Oomakkuyil
1983
7.2
Sadma
1983NR
Urangatha Ninaivugal
1983NR
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
8.0
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
1983NR
Echchil Iravugal
1982
6.5
Moondram Pirai
1982
8.5
Olangal
1982
4.2
Moodupani
1980NR
Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu
1980
5.7
Sankarabharanam
1980
7.5
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1979
7.0
Ulkadal
1979
9.0
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979
10.0
Manavoori Pandavulu
1978
8.3
Mullum Malarum
197810.0
Panthulamma
1978NR
Tharam Marindi
1977
9.0
Kokila
1977
7.0
America Ammayi
1976
10.0
Ponni
1976
NR
Missi
1976NR
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty
1976
7.0
Cheenavala
1975NR
Makkal
1975
10.0
Raagam
1975
8.0
Prayanam
1975
6.5
Anuragalu
19757.0
Tourist Bungalow
1975
10.0
Chuvanna Sandhyakal
19758.0
Rajahamsam
1974
5.8
Chattakkari
1974
NR
Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
1974
7.0
Nellu
1974NR
Abhimanavanthulu
1973
10.0
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
1973
NR
Kaliyugam
1973
10.0
Chukku
1973
9.0
Maaya
1972NR
Panimudakku
1972
7.0
Nrithasala
19727.0
Lankadahanam
1971