K. Balachander

Directing Jul 9, 1930 Dec 23, 2014 (aged 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.

5 Acting Credits

95 Crew Credits

K. Balachander

Acting

Uttama Villain

Kuselan

Rettaisuzhi

Poi

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Crew

Roja

Thillu Mullu

Main Sunder Hoon

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam

Rudraveena

Netrikan

Velaikkaran

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Punnagai Mannan

Apoorva Raagangal

Duet