K. Balachander
- Directing
- July 9, 1930 · Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- December 23, 2014
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.
Known for
Filmography
- Uttama Villain · Margadarsi
- Ninaithathu Yaaro · Self
- Rettaisuzhi · Ramaswamy
- Maro Charitra · Story
- Kuselan · Self
- Naan Avan Illai · Writer
- Poi · Cameo appearance, Director
- Idhaya Thirudan · Producer
- Paarthale Paravasam · Director, Screenplay
- Thulli Thirintha Kaalam · Producer
- Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam · Story
- Vidukathai · Producer
- Kalki · Director, Writer
- Duet · Director, Dialogue
- Jathi Malli · Writer, Director
- Server Somanna · Story, Screenplay
- Mavanige Thakka Aliya · Story
- Roja · Producer
- Vaaname Ellai · Director, Writer
- Azhagan · Director, Writer
- Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal · Director, Screenplay
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal · Director, Writer
- Unnal Mudiyum Thambi · Director, Writer
- Rudraveena · Director, Writer
- Manathil Uruthi Vendum · Director, Writer
- Velaikkaran · Producer, Story
- Punnagai Mannan · Director, Writer
- Sundara Swapnagalu · Director, Screenplay
- Sindhu Bhairavi · Director, Writer
- Sri Raghavendrar · Producer
- Kalyana Agathigal · Director, Writer
- Mugila Mallige · Director, Writer
- Pudhiavan · Producer
- Ek Nai Paheli · Director, Writer
- Achamillai Achamillai · Director, Writer
- Poovilangu · Producer
- Eradu Rekhegalu · Director, Writer
- Karune Illada Kanoonu · Theatre Play
- Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu · Director, Story
- Poikkal Kudhirai · Director, Screenplay
- Kokilamma · Director, Writer
- Zara Si Zindagi · Director, Story
- Agni Sakshi · Director, Writer
- Karthavyam · Story, Theatre Play
- Jeevan Dhaara · Story
- Thanneer... Thanneer... · Director, Writer
- Netrikan · Screenplay
- Enga Ooru Kannagi · Director, Writer
- 47 Natkal · Director, Screenplay
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye · Director, Writer
- Thillu Mullu · Director
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu · Director, Screenplay
- Kazhukan · Story
- Nool Veli · Director, Screenplay
- Idi Katha Kaadu · Director
- Ninaithale Inikkum · Director, Screenplay
- Thappu Thalangal · Director, Writer
- Maro Charitra · Director, Story
- Nizhal Nijamagirathu · Director, Screenplay
- Aaina · Director, Writer
- Avargal · Director, Writer
- Pattina Pravesam · Director, Screenplay
- Moondru Mudichu · Director, Screenplay
- Manmadha Leelai · Director, Writer
- Anthuleni Katha · Director, Screenplay
- Apoorva Raagangal · Director, Screenplay
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai · Director, Screenplay
- Naan Avanillai · Writer, Director
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren · Director, Screenplay
- Do Phool · Story
- Arangetram · Director, Writer
- Velli Vizha · Director, Writer
- Haar Jeet · Story
- Aaradimanninte Janmi · Writer
- Kanna Nalama · Director, Writer
- Punnagai · Director, Writer
- Main Sunder Hoon · Story
- Nootrukku Nooru · Director, Story
- Nangu Suvargal · Director, Screenplay
- Lakhon Mein Ek · Story