Balaji Sakthivel
Born: 1964-01-01 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Directing
Biography
Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director of popular director S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, Samurai for Vikram - however despite receiving positive reviews, did not make it big at the box-office. After a two-year break, he released Kaadhal under the S Pictures banner, the production house of Shankar. The film starring relatively new actors, Bharath and Sandhya made it big at the box-office and earned the stars and the director instant recognition. His Vazhakku Enn 18/9 won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.Balaji Sakthivel is married to Dr. L.R.S. Kalanithi, who is an Associate Professor of English and Vice-principal (Students' Affairs) of Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai. They have two children, a daughter (B.K.Koushi Mahalakshmi) born in 2004 and a son (B.K.Vidhyadharan) born in 2007. Their native is Dindigul. They were residing in Virugambakkam, Chennai. But have recently moved to a nearby neighbourhood Ramapuram, Chennai.
Filmography
2026
- Muthu Alias Kaattaan as Meesai Perusu
- Warrant
2025
- Kudumbasthan as Mohan Ram
- DNA as Chinnaswamy
- Oho Enthan Baby as Bhojaraj
- Parandhu Po as Gokul's Father
- Gandhi Kannadi as Gandhi Mahaan/ Jamin
2024
- Sorgavaasal as Basheer
- Viduthalai: Part II as Advocate
- Nandhan as Koppulingam
- Idi Minnal Kadhal as Govindaraj
2023
- Modern Love Chennai ... (Director)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
- Maaveeran as C.M
- Good Night
- Paramporul
2022
- Mahaan as Soosaiyappan
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
- Sardar as Chidambaram
- Kaari
2020
- Vaanam Kottatum as Velsaamy
2019
- Asuran as Inspector
2015
- Ramta Jogi ... (Original Story)
2014
- Ninaithathu Yaaro as Special Appearance
2013
- Black Butterfly ... (Writer)
- Manjari ... (Original Story)
2012
- Vazhakku Enn 18/9 ... (Director)
2008
- Chirodini Tumi Je Amar ... (Original Story)
2007
- Kaloori ... (Director)
2004
- Kaadhal ... (Writer)
2002
- Samurai ... (Director)