S. Balachander
Born: 1927-01-18 in Mylapore, Madras Presidency, British India
Died: 1990-04-13
Known For: Directing
Biography
Sundaram Balachander (18 January 1927 – 13 April 1990) was an Indian veena player and filmmaker. He directed, produced, and also composed music for a few of his films. In 1954 he directed Andha Naal, a classic Tamil film noir thriller. Balachander was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982.
Filmography
1970
- Nadu Iravil as Dr. Saravanan
1964
1962
- Avana Ivan!? as Kumar
1959
- Maragatham as Maranamarthanda Zamindar / Anandar
1958
- Bhooloka Rambai ... (Thanks)
- Avan Amaran ... (Director)
1956
- Edi Nijam? ... (Director)
1955
- Doctor Savithri as Doctor Jagath Singh
- Koteeswaran as Pasupathy
1954
- Sangham as Chandram
- Andha Naal ... (Director)
- Penn
1953
1952
1948
- En Kanavar as Wealthy man
- Idhu Nijama as Madhavan / Gopal
1942
- Araichimani as Vitangan
1941
- Rishyasringar as Young Rishya Sringan
- Kamadhenu as Raju
1934
- Seeta Kalyanam as Musician at Ravana's Court