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 Self
2010
- Maro Charitra ... (Original Story)
- Rettaisuzhi as Ramaswamy
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
- Sundara Swapnagalu ... (Director)
- Punnagai Mannan ... (Director)
1985
- Sindhu Bhairavi ... (Director)
- Sri Raghavendrar ... (Producer)
- Kalyana Agathigal ... (Director)
- Mugila Mallige ... (Writer)
1984
- Pudhiavan ... (Producer)
- Poovilangu ... (Producer)
- Ek Nai Paheli ... (Director)
- Eradu Rekhegalu ... (Director)
- Achamillai Achamillai ... (Director)
1983
- Poikkal Kudhirai ... (Director)
- Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu ... (Director)
- Karune Illada Kanoonu ... (Theatre Play)
- Kokilamma ... (Director)
- Zara Si Zindagi ... (Director)
1982
- Agni Sakshi ... (Director)
- Jeevan Dhaara ... (Original Story)
- Karthavyam ... (Story)
1981
- 47 Natkal ... (Director)
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye ... (Director)
- Thillu Mullu ... (Director)
- Thanneer... Thanneer... ... (Director)
- Enga Ooru Kannagi ... (Writer)
- Netrikan ... (Screenplay)
1980
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu ... (Director)
1979
- Nool Veli ... (Director)
- Idi Katha Kaadu ... (Director)
- Ninaithale Inikkum ... (Screenplay)
- Kazhukan ... (Original Story)
1978
- Nizhal Nijamagirathu ... (Director)
- Thappu Thalangal ... (Director)
- Maro Charitra ... (Director)
1977
- Avargal ... (Writer)
- Pattina Pravesam ... (Director)
- Aaina ... (Director)
1976
- Manmadha Leelai ... (Director)
- Moondru Mudichu ... (Director)
- Anthuleni Katha ... (Director)
1975
- Apoorva Raagangal ... (Director)
1974
- Naan Avanillai ... (Director)
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai ... (Director)
1973
- Arangetram ... (Director)
- Do Phool ... (Story)
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren ... (Director)
1972
- Aaradimanninte Janmi ... (Writer)
- Velli Vizha ... (Director)
- Haar Jeet ... (Story)
- Kanna Nalama ... (Director)
1971
- Nangu Suvargal ... (Director)
- Main Sunder Hoon ... (Original Story)
- Punnagai ... (Director)
- Lakhon Mein Ek ... (Story)
- Nootrukku Nooru ... (Director)
1970
- Bheekara Nimishangal ... (Story)
- Patham Pasali ... (Director)
- Navagraham ... (Director)
- Kaviya Thalaivi ... (Director)
- Mastana ... (Original Story)
- Ethiroli ... (Director)
1969
- Poova Thalaiya ... (Director)
- Iru Kodugal ... (Director)
1968
- Thamarai Nenjam ... (Director)
- Ethir Neechal ... (Director)
- Sukha Dukhalu ... (Original Story)
- Teen Bahuraniyan ... (Original Story)
1967
- Bama Vijayam ... (Director)
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi ... (Director)
1966
- Major Chandrakanth ... (Director)
1965
- Neela Vanam ... (Screenplay)
- Naanal ... (Director)
- Neerkumizhi ... (Director)
- Poojaikku Vantha Malar ... (Screenplay)
- Oonche Log ... (Original Story)
1964
- Server Sundaram ... (Original Story)
- Dheiva Thaai ... (Dialogue)