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 Self
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)
- Mavanige Thakka Aliya ... (Story)
- Vaaname Ellai ... (Director)
1991
- Azhagan ... (Director)
1990
- Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal ... (Director)
1989
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal ... (Director)
1988
- Unnal Mudiyum Thambi ... (Director)
- Rudraveena ... (Director)
1987
- Manathil Uruthi Vendum ... (Director)
- Velaikkaran ... (Producer)
1986
- Sundara Swapnagalu ... (Director)
- Punnagai Mannan ... (Director)
1985
- Sindhu Bhairavi ... (Director)
- Kalyana Agathigal ... (Director)
- Mugila Mallige ... (Director)
- Sri Raghavendrar ... (Producer)
1984
- Pudhiavan ... (Producer)
- Poovilangu ... (Producer)
- Ek Nai Paheli ... (Director)
- Achamillai Achamillai ... (Director)
- Eradu Rekhegalu ... (Director)
1983
- Poikkal Kudhirai ... (Director)
- Zara Si Zindagi ... (Director)
- Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu ... (Director)
- Karune Illada Kanoonu ... (Theatre Play)
- Kokilamma ... (Director)
1982
- Karthavyam ... (Story)
- Agni Sakshi ... (Director)
- Jeevan Dhaara ... (Original Story)
1981
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye ... (Director)
- Thillu Mullu ... (Director)
- 47 Natkal ... (Director)
- Thanneer... Thanneer... ... (Director)
- Netrikan ... (Screenplay)
- Enga Ooru Kannagi ... (Director)
1980
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu ... (Director)
1979
- Idi Katha Kaadu ... (Director)
- Nool Veli ... (Director)
- Kazhukan ... (Original Story)
- Ninaithale Inikkum ... (Director)
1978
- Nizhal Nijamagirathu ... (Director)
- Maro Charitra ... (Director)
- Thappu Thalangal ... (Director)
1977
- Avargal ... (Director)
- Pattina Pravesam ... (Director)
- Aaina ... (Director)
1976
- Anthuleni Katha ... (Director)
- Manmadha Leelai ... (Director)
- Moondru Mudichu ... (Director)
1975
- Apoorva Raagangal ... (Director)
1974
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai ... (Director)
- Naan Avanillai ... (Writer)
1973
- Arangetram ... (Director)
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren ... (Director)
- Do Phool ... (Story)
1972
- Aaradimanninte Janmi ... (Writer)
- Velli Vizha ... (Director)
- Haar Jeet ... (Story)
- Kanna Nalama ... (Director)
1971
- Punnagai ... (Director)
- Nangu Suvargal ... (Director)
- Lakhon Mein Ek ... (Story)
- Main Sunder Hoon ... (Original Story)
- Nootrukku Nooru ... (Director)
1970
- Navagraham ... (Director)
- Bheekara Nimishangal ... (Story)
- Mastana ... (Original Story)
- Ethiroli ... (Director)
- Patham Pasali ... (Director)
- Kaviya Thalaivi ... (Director)
1969
- Iru Kodugal ... (Director)
- Poova Thalaiya ... (Director)
1968
- Teen Bahuraniyan ... (Original Story)
- Ethir Neechal ... (Director)
- Thamarai Nenjam ... (Director)
- Sukha Dukhalu ... (Original Story)
1967
- Bama Vijayam ... (Director)
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi ... (Director)
1966
- Major Chandrakanth ... (Director)
1965
- Naanal ... (Director)
- Neela Vanam ... (Screenplay)
- Neerkumizhi ... (Director)
- Oonche Log ... (Original Story)
- Poojaikku Vantha Malar ... (Screenplay)
1964
- Server Sundaram ... (Original Story)
- Dheiva Thaai ... (Dialogue)