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K. Balachander

Director, Producer, Writer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born July 9, 1930Died December 23, 2014 (84 years)
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

  • Roja
  • Thillu Mullu
  • Rudra Veena
  • Uttama Villain
  • Ek Duuje Ke Liye
  • Varumayin Niram Sigappu
  • Punnagai Mannan
  • Apoorva Raagangal
  • Server Sundaram
  • Ayya
  • Velaikkaaran
  • Maro Charithra
  • Moondru Mudichu
  • Duet
  • Sindhu Bhairavi
  • Paarthale Paravasam
  • Naan Avanillai
  • Azhakan
  • Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
  • Idhaya Thirudan
  • Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam
  • Manmatha Leelai

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