K. Balachander

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.

Directed

1. Thillu Mullu (1981) — Director
2. Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) — Director
3. Rudraveena (1988) — Director
4. Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) — Director
5. Punnagai Mannan (1986) — Director
6. Apoorva Raagangal (1975) — Director
7. Duet (1994) — Director
8. Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979) — Director
9. Moondru Mudichu (1976) — Director
10. Azhagan (1991) — Director
11. Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988) — Director
12. Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) — Director
13. Ethir Neechal (1968) — Director
14. Avargal (1977) — Director
15. Thappu Thalangal (1978) — Director
16. Paarthale Paravasam (2001) — Director
17. Arangetram (1973) — Director
18. Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987) — Director
19. Manmadha Leelai (1976) — Director
20. Maro Charitra (1978) — Director
21. Bama Vijayam (1967) — Director
22. Ek Nai Paheli (1984) — Director
23. Achamillai Achamillai (1984) — Director
24. Vaaname Ellai (1992) — Director
25. Kalki (1996) — Director
26. Aaina (1977) — Director
27. Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978) — Director
28. Anthuleni Katha (1976) — Director
29. 47 Natkal (1981) — Director
30. Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989) — Director
31. Poova Thalaiya (1969) — Director
32. Zara Si Zindagi (1983) — Director
33. Ethiroli (1970) — Director
34. Neerkumizhi (1965) — Director
35. Naanal (1965) — Director
36. Nootrukku Nooru (1971) — Director
37. Naan Avanillai (1974) — Director
38. Agni Sakshi (1982) — Director
39. Idi Katha Kaadu (1979) — Director
40. Poi (2006) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Uttama Villain (2015) — Margadarsi
2. Kuselan (2008) — Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
3. Rettaisuzhi (2010) — Ramaswamy
4. Poi (2006) — Cameo appearance
5. Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014) — Self