K. Balachander
Born: 1930-07-09 in Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Died: 2014-12-23
Known For: Directing
Biography
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.
Filmography
2015
- Uttama Villain as Margadarsi
2014
- Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance
2010
- Rettaisuzhi as Ramaswamy
- Maro Charitra ... (Original Story)
2008
- Kuselan as Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
2007
- Naan Avan Illai ... (Writer)
2006
- Idhaya Thirudan ... (Producer)
- Poi as Cameo appearance
2001
- Paarthale Paravasam ... (Director)
1998
- Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam ... (Original Story)
- Thulli Thirintha Kaalam ... (Producer)
1997
- Vidukathai ... (Producer)
1996
- Kalki ... (Director)
1994
- Duet ... (Director)
1993
- Jathi Malli ... (Writer)
- Server Somanna ... (Story)
1992
- Roja ... (Producer)
- Vaaname Ellai ... (Writer)
1991
- Azhagan ... (Director)
1990
- Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal ... (Director)
1989
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal ... (Writer)
1988
- Unnal Mudiyum Thambi ... (Director)
- Rudraveena ... (Director)
1987
- Velaikkaran ... (Producer)
- Manathil Uruthi Vendum ... (Director)
1986
- Punnagai Mannan ... (Director)
- Sundara Swapnagalu ... (Director)
1985
- Sri Raghavendrar ... (Producer)
- Sindhu Bhairavi ... (Director)
- Mugila Mallige ... (Writer)
- Kalyana Agathigal ... (Director)
1984
- Ek Nai Paheli ... (Director)
- Eradu Rekhegalu ... (Director)
- Achamillai Achamillai ... (Director)
- Poovilangu ... (Producer)
1983
- Zara Si Zindagi ... (Director)
- Karune Illada Kanoonu ... (Theatre Play)
- Poikkal Kudhirai ... (Director)
- Kokilamma ... (Director)
- Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu ... (Director)
1982
- Jeevan Dhaara ... (Original Story)
- Agni Sakshi ... (Director)
1981
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye ... (Director)
- Thanneer... Thanneer... ... (Director)
- Netrikan ... (Screenplay)
- 47 Natkal ... (Director)
- Thillu Mullu ... (Director)
- Enga Ooru Kannagi ... (Writer)
1980
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu ... (Director)
1979
- Ninaithaale Inikkum ... (Screenplay)
- Idi Katha Kaadu ... (Director)
- Kazhukan ... (Original Story)
- Nool Veli ... (Director)
1978
- Thappu Thalangal ... (Director)
- Maro Charitra ... (Director)
- Nizhal Nijamagirathu ... (Director)
1977
- Aaina ... (Director)
- Pattina Pravesam ... (Director)
- Avargal ... (Writer)
1976
- Anthuleni Katha ... (Director)
- Manmadha Leelai ... (Director)
- Moondru Mudichu ... (Director)
1975
- Apoorva Raagangal ... (Director)
1974
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai ... (Director)
- Naan Avanillai ... (Director)
1973
- Do Phool ... (Story)
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren ... (Director)
- Arangetram ... (Director)
1972
- Velli Vizha ... (Director)
- Kanna Nalama ... (Director)
- Haar Jeet ... (Story)
- Aaradimanninte Janmi ... (Writer)
1971
- Main Sunder Hoon ... (Original Story)
- Nootrukku Nooru ... (Director)
- Punnagai ... (Director)
- Lakhon Mein Ek ... (Story)
- Nangu Suvargal ... (Director)
1970
- Kaviya Thalaivi ... (Director)
- Mastana ... (Original Story)
- Ethiroli ... (Director)
- Bheekara Nimishangal ... (Story)
- Patham Pasali ... (Director)
- Navagraham ... (Director)
1969
- Iru Kodugal ... (Director)
- Poova Thalaiya ... (Director)
1968
- Sukha Dukhalu ... (Original Story)
- Teen Bahuraniyan ... (Original Story)
- Ethir Neechal ... (Director)
- Thamarai Nenjam ... (Director)
1967
- Bama Vijayam ... (Director)
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi ... (Director)
1966
- Major Chandrakanth ... (Director)
1965
- Neela Vanam ... (Screenplay)
- Poojaikku Vantha Malar ... (Screenplay)
- Oonche Log ... (Original Story)
- Naanal ... (Director)
- Neerkumizhi ... (Director)
1964
- Server Sundaram ... (Original Story)
- Dheiva Thaai ... (Dialogue)