K. Balachander

Directing·Jul 9, 1930·Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

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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.

Film	Credit
Uttama Villain2015 · Margadarsi	Margadarsi
NNinaithathu Yaaro2014 · Self	Self
Rettaisuzhi2010 · Ramaswamy	Ramaswamy
Kuselan2008 · Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song	Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Naan Avan Illai2007 · Writer	Writer
Poi2006 · Cameo appearance, Director, Writer	Cameo appearance, Director, Writer
Idhaya Thirudan2006 · Producer	Producer
Paarthale Paravasam2001 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam1998 · Producer	Producer
VVidukathai1997 · Producer	Producer
Kalki1996 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Duet1994 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
JJathi Malli1993 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Server Somanna1993 · Screenplay	Screenplay
Roja1992 · Producer	Producer
Vaaname Ellai1992 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Azhagan1991 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
OOru Veedu Iru Vaasal1990 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal1989 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi1988 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Rudraveena1988 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
MManathil Uruthi Vendum1987 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Velaikkaran1987 · Producer, Screenplay	Producer, Screenplay
Punnagai Mannan1986 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Sundara Swapnagalu1986 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Sindhu Bhairavi1985 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Sri Raghavendrar1985 · Producer	Producer
KKalyana Agathigal1985 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Mugila Mallige1985 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Ek Nai Paheli1984 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Achamillai Achamillai1984 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
PPoovilangu1984 · Producer	Producer
Eradu Rekhegalu1984 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
BBenkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu1983 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Poikkal Kudhirai1983 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
KKokilamma1983 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Zara Si Zindagi1983 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Agni Sakshi1982 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Thanneer... Thanneer...1981 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Netrikan1981 · Screenplay	Screenplay
EEnga Ooru Kannagi1981 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
447 Natkal1981 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Ek Duuje Ke Liye1981 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Thillu Mullu1981 · Director	Director
Varumayin Niram Sivappu1980 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Nool Veli1979 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
Idi Katha Kaadu1979 · Director	Director
Ninaithaale Inikkum1979 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay