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
- 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 ... (Director)
- Server Somanna ... (Story)
1992
- Roja ... (Producer)
- Vaaname Ellai ... (Writer)
1991
- Azhagan ... (Director)
1990
- Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal ... (Director)
1989
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal ... (Writer)
1988
- Rudraveena ... (Director)
- Unnal Mudiyum Thambi ... (Director)
1987
- Velaikkaran ... (Producer)
- Manathil Uruthi Vendum ... (Director)
1986
- Punnagai Mannan ... (Director)
- Sundara Swapnagalu ... (Director)
1985
- Sri Raghavendrar ... (Producer)
- Mugila Mallige ... (Writer)
- Sindhu Bhairavi ... (Director)
- Kalyana Agathigal ... (Writer)
1984
- Eradu Rekhegalu ... (Director)
- Ek Nai Paheli ... (Director)
- Poovilangu ... (Producer)
- Achamillai Achamillai ... (Director)
1983
- Zara Si Zindagi ... (Director)
- Poikkal Kudhirai ... (Director)
- Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu ... (Director)
- Kokilamma ... (Writer)
- Karune Illada Kanoonu ... (Theatre Play)
1982
- Jeevan Dhaara ... (Original Story)
- Agni Sakshi ... (Writer)
1981
- 47 Natkal ... (Director)
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye ... (Director)
- Thanneer... Thanneer... ... (Director)
- Thillu Mullu ... (Director)
- Netrikan ... (Screenplay)
- Enga Ooru Kannagi ... (Director)
1980
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu ... (Director)
1979
- Ninaithaale Inikkum ... (Director)
- Nool Veli ... (Director)
- Idi Katha Kaadu ... (Director)
- Kazhukan ... (Original Story)
1978
- Nizhal Nijamagirathu ... (Director)
- Maro Charitra ... (Director)
- Thappu Thalangal ... (Director)
1977
- Pattina Pravesam ... (Director)
- Aaina ... (Director)
- Avargal ... (Writer)
1976
- Moondru Mudichu ... (Director)
- Manmadha Leelai ... (Director)
- Anthuleni Katha ... (Director)
1975
- Apoorva Raagangal ... (Director)
1974
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai ... (Director)
- Naan Avanillai ... (Director)
1973
- Do Phool ... (Story)
- Arangetram ... (Director)
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren ... (Director)
1972
- Haar Jeet ... (Story)
- Kanna Nalama ... (Director)
- Aaradimanninte Janmi ... (Writer)
- Velli Vizha ... (Director)
1971
- Main Sunder Hoon ... (Original Story)
- Punnagai ... (Director)
- Nangu Suvargal ... (Director)
- Lakhon Mein Ek ... (Story)
- Nootrukku Nooru ... (Director)
1970
- Navagraham ... (Director)
- Mastana ... (Original Story)
- Bheekara Nimishangal ... (Story)
- Ethiroli ... (Director)
- Kaviya Thalaivi ... (Director)
- Patham Pasali ... (Director)
1969
- Poova Thalaiya ... (Director)
- Iru Kodugal ... (Director)
1968
- Teen Bahuraniyan ... (Original Story)
- Thamarai Nenjam ... (Director)
- Ethir Neechal ... (Director)
- Sukha Dukhalu ... (Original Story)
1967
- Bama Vijayam ... (Director)
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi ... (Director)
1966
- Major Chandrakanth ... (Director)
1965
- Naanal ... (Director)
- Neela Vanam ... (Dialogue)
- Oonche Log ... (Original Story)
- Neerkumizhi ... (Director)
- Poojaikku Vantha Malar ... (Screenplay)
1964
- Server Sundaram ... (Original Story)
- Dheiva Thaai ... (Dialogue)