K. Balachander
Directing
Born July 9, 1930 · 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.
Directed (66)
Poi
2006
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
Kalki
1996
Duet
1994
Jathi Malli
1993
Vaaname Ellai
1992
Azhagan
1991
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
1990
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
Rudraveena
1988
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
Punnagai Mannan
1986
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986
Sindhu Bhairavi
1985
Kalyana Agathigal
1985
Mugila Mallige
1985
Ek Nai Paheli
1984
Achamillai Achamillai
1984
Eradu Rekhegalu
1984
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
1983
Poikkal Kudhirai
1983
Kokilamma
1983
Zara Si Zindagi
1983
Agni Sakshi
1982
Thanneer... Thanneer...
1981
Enga Ooru Kannagi
1981
47 Natkal
1981
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981
Thillu Mullu
1981
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980
Nool Veli
1979
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
Ninaithaale Inikkum
1979
Thappu Thalangal
1978
Maro Charitra
1978
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
1978
Aaina
1977
Avargal
1977
Pattina Pravesam
1977
Moondru Mudichu
1976
Manmadha Leelai
1976
Anthuleni Katha
1976
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974
Naan Avanillai
1974
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
Arangetram
1973
Velli Vizha
1972
Kanna Nalama
1972
Punnagai
1971
Nootrukku Nooru
1971
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
Navagraham
1970
Ethiroli
1970
Patham Pasali
1970
Iru Kodugal
1969
Poova Thalaiya
1969
Thamarai Nenjam
1968
Ethir Neechal
1968
Bama Vijayam
1967
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967
Major Chandrakanth
1966
Naanal
1965
Neerkumizhi
1965
