Balaji Sakthivel

Directing Jan 1, 1964 (62 years old) Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

25 Acting Credits

9 Crew Credits

Balaji Sakthivel

Acting

Asuran

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Maaveeran

Mahaan

Sardar

Good Night

Viduthalai: Part II

Kudumbasthan

Vaanam Kottatum

Sorgavaasal

DNA

Parandhu Po

Paramporul

Oho Enthan Baby

Muthu Alias Kaattaan

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Warrant

Kaari

Idi Minnal Kadhal

Nandhan

Gandhi Kannadi

My Dear Sister

Nooru Saami

Crew

Vazhakku Enn 18/9

Samurai

Modern Love Chennai

Kaadhal

Kaloori

Chirodini Tumi Je Amar

Ramta Jogi

Black Butterfly

Manjari