K. Balachander
Directing · Born Jul 9, 1930 · Died Dec 23, 2014 (84) · Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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
Directed
Poi
20062.0
Paarthale Paravasam
20015.0
Kalki
19966.7
Duet
19947.1
Vaaname Ellai
19927.8
Azhagan
19916.3
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
19897.5
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
19888.2
Rudraveena
19887.3
Punnagai Mannan
19867.2
Sundara Swapnagalu
19868.0
Sindhu Bhairavi
19858.7
Mugila Mallige
19859.0
Ek Nai Paheli
19846.7
Achamillai Achamillai
19847.7
Eradu Rekhegalu
19847.0
Poikkal Kudhirai
198310.0
Zara Si Zindagi
19839.0
Agni Sakshi
19826.5
Thanneer... Thanneer...
198110.0
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
19818.0
Thillu Mullu
19817.0
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
19807.9
Nool Veli
1979
Idi Katha Kaadu
19797.7
Ninaithale Inikkum
19796.2
Thappu Thalangal
19784.0
Maro Charitra
19787.0
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
19787.0
Aaina
19774.0
Avargal
19776.8
Moondru Mudichu
19766.3
Manmadha Leelai
19763.8
Anthuleni Katha
19767.7
Apoorva Raagangal
19757.9
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974
Naan Avanillai
19747.5
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
19739.0
Arangetram
19735.0
Velli Vizha
197210.0
Iru Kodugal
19698.0
Poova Thalaiya
19699.0
Ethir Neechal
19687.6
Bama Vijayam
19678.3
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
196710.0
Major Chandrakanth
19669.0
