Balaji Sakthivel

Actor, Director, Writer, Additional CreditsBorn January 1, 1964 (61 years)

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.

Known For

Asuran
Vazhakku Enn 18/9
Kaadhal
Good Night
Samurai
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar
Kalloori
Paramporul
Modern Love Chennai
Nandhan
DNA
Paranthu Po
Vaanam Kottattum
Cheluvina Chittara
Kaari
Black Butterfly
Ramta Jogi