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K. Balachander

K. Balachander

ActorWriterDirectorProducer Jul 9 (died age 84) Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 1964–2015 (51 year career)
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Biography

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 act…

Known For

Roja
Film

Roja

Producer
Uttama Villain
Film

Uttama Villain

Margadarsi
Thillu Mullu
Film

Thillu Mullu

Director
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Film

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Director
Main Sunder Hoon
Film

Main Sunder Hoon

Original Story
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Film

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Dialogue
Rudraveena
Film

Rudraveena

Director
Apoorva Raagangal
Film

Apoorva Raagangal

Dialogue

Filmography

Crew (163)

Movies (163)

Maro Charitra

Maro Charitra

2010

Original Story

Naan Avan Illai

Naan Avan Illai

2007

Writer

6.8
Poi

Poi

2006

Director

2.0
Idhaya Thirudan

Idhaya Thirudan

2006

Producer

2.5
Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

2001

Dialogue

5.0
Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

2001

Director

5.0
Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

2001

Screenplay

5.0
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam

Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam

1998

Original Story

6.1
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam

Thulli Thirintha Kaalam

1998

Producer

Vidukathai

Vidukathai

1997

Producer

Kalki

Kalki

1996

Director

5.5
Kalki

Kalki

1996

Writer

5.5
Duet

Duet

1994

Dialogue

7.1
Duet

Duet

1994

Director

7.1
Duet

Duet

1994

Screenplay

7.1
Duet

Duet

1994

Story

7.1
Server Somanna

Server Somanna

1993

Screenplay

Server Somanna

Server Somanna

1993

Story

Jathi Malli

Jathi Malli

1993

Director

7.0
Jathi Malli

Jathi Malli

1993

Writer

7.0
Roja

Roja

1992

Producer

7.0
Vaaname Ellai

Vaaname Ellai

1992

Director

7.5
Mavanige Thakka Aliya

Mavanige Thakka Aliya

1992

Story

Azhagan

Azhagan

1991

Director

6.3
Azhagan

Azhagan

1991

Writer

6.3
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

1990

Director

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

1989

Director

7.5
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

1989

Writer

7.5
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1988

Director

8.2
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1988

Writer

8.2
Rudraveena

Rudraveena

1988

Director

6.9
Rudraveena

Rudraveena

1988

Writer

6.9
Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

1987

Dialogue

6.4
Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

1987

Producer

6.4
Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

1987

Screenplay

6.4
Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

1987

Story

6.4
Manathil Uruthi Vendum

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

1987

Director

6.0
Manathil Uruthi Vendum

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

1987

Writer

6.0
Sundara Swapnagalu

Sundara Swapnagalu

1986

Director

8.0
Sundara Swapnagalu

Sundara Swapnagalu

1986

Screenplay

8.0
Punnagai Mannan

Punnagai Mannan

1986

Director

7.3
Punnagai Mannan

Punnagai Mannan

1986

Writer

7.3
Sindhu Bhairavi

Sindhu Bhairavi

1985

Director

8.7
Sindhu Bhairavi

Sindhu Bhairavi

1985

Writer

8.7
Sri Raghavendrar

Sri Raghavendrar

1985

Producer

6.7
Mugila Mallige

Mugila Mallige

1985

Director

Mugila Mallige

Mugila Mallige

1985

Writer

Kalyana Agathigal

Kalyana Agathigal

1985

Director

Poovilangu

Poovilangu

1984

Producer

8.0
Pudhiavan

Pudhiavan

1984

Producer

Ek Nai Paheli

Ek Nai Paheli

1984

Director

6.0
Eradu Rekhegalu

Eradu Rekhegalu

1984

Director

Eradu Rekhegalu

Eradu Rekhegalu

1984

Writer

Achamillai Achamillai

Achamillai Achamillai

1984

Director

6.5
Zara Si Zindagi

Zara Si Zindagi

1983

Director

8.0
Karune Illada Kanoonu

Karune Illada Kanoonu

1983

Theatre Play

Poikkal Kudhirai

Poikkal Kudhirai

1983

Director

Poikkal Kudhirai

Poikkal Kudhirai

1983

Screenplay

Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

1983

Director

Kokilamma

Kokilamma

1983

Writer

Agni Sakshi

Agni Sakshi

1982

Director

6.5
Agni Sakshi

Agni Sakshi

1982

Writer

6.5
Karthavyam

Karthavyam

1982

Story

Karthavyam

Karthavyam

1982

Theatre Play

Jeevan Dhaara

Jeevan Dhaara

1982

Original Story

5.0
Thanneer... Thanneer...

Thanneer... Thanneer...

1981

Director

Thillu Mullu

Thillu Mullu

1981

Director

6.9
Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

1981

Director

8.0
Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

1981

Writer

8.0
Netrikan

Netrikan

1981

Screenplay

4.8
47 Natkal

47 Natkal

1981

Director

6.5
47 Natkal

47 Natkal

1981

Screenplay

6.5
Enga Ooru Kannagi

Enga Ooru Kannagi

1981

Director

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

1980

Dialogue

7.9
Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

1980

Director

7.9
Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

1980

Screenplay

7.9
Varumayin Niram Sivappu

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

1980

Story

7.9
Kazhukan

Kazhukan

1979

Original Story

Ninaithale Inikkum

Ninaithale Inikkum

1979

Director

6.2
Ninaithale Inikkum

Ninaithale Inikkum

1979

Screenplay

6.2
Nool Veli

Nool Veli

1979

Director

Nool Veli

Nool Veli

1979

Screenplay

Idi Katha Kaadu

Idi Katha Kaadu

1979

Director

7.5
Maro Charitra

Maro Charitra

1978

Director

7.0
Thappu Thalangal

Thappu Thalangal

1978

Director

4.0
Thappu Thalangal

Thappu Thalangal

1978

Writer

4.0
Nizhal Nijamagirathu

Nizhal Nijamagirathu

1978

Dialogue

6.0
Nizhal Nijamagirathu

Nizhal Nijamagirathu

1978

Director

6.0
Nizhal Nijamagirathu

Nizhal Nijamagirathu

1978

Screenplay

6.0
Avargal

Avargal

1977

Director

6.8
Avargal

Avargal

1977

Writer

6.8
Pattina Pravesam

Pattina Pravesam

1977

Director

10.0
Pattina Pravesam

Pattina Pravesam

1977

Screenplay

10.0
Aaina

Aaina

1977

Director

4.0
Aaina

Aaina

1977

Writer

4.0
Manmadha Leelai

Manmadha Leelai

1976

Director

3.0
Manmadha Leelai

Manmadha Leelai

1976

Writer

3.0
Anthuleni Katha

Anthuleni Katha

1976

Director

7.0
Moondru Mudichu

Moondru Mudichu

1976

Director

6.3
Moondru Mudichu

Moondru Mudichu

1976

Screenplay

6.3
Apoorva Raagangal

Apoorva Raagangal

1975

Dialogue

7.9
Apoorva Raagangal

Apoorva Raagangal

1975

Director

7.9
Apoorva Raagangal

Apoorva Raagangal

1975

Screenplay

7.9
Apoorva Raagangal

Apoorva Raagangal

1975

Story

7.9
Apoorva Raagangal

Apoorva Raagangal

1975

Writer

7.9
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai

Aval Oru Thodar Kathai

1974

Director

Naan Avanillai

Naan Avanillai

1974

Director

8.0
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren

Sollathaan Ninaikkiren

1973

Director

Do Phool

Do Phool

1973

Story

5.5
Arangetram

Arangetram

1973

Director

5.0
Arangetram

Arangetram

1973

Writer

5.0
Aaradimanninte Janmi

Aaradimanninte Janmi

1972

Writer

9.0
Haar Jeet

Haar Jeet

1972

Story

Kanna Nalama

Kanna Nalama

1972

Director

Kanna Nalama

Kanna Nalama

1972

Writer

Velli Vizha

Velli Vizha

1972

Director

Nangu Suvargal

Nangu Suvargal

1971

Director

10.0
Nangu Suvargal

Nangu Suvargal

1971

Screenplay

10.0
Nangu Suvargal

Nangu Suvargal

1971

Story

10.0
Nootrukku Nooru

Nootrukku Nooru

1971

Director

6.0
Main Sunder Hoon

Main Sunder Hoon

1971

Original Story

6.9
Lakhon Mein Ek

Lakhon Mein Ek

1971

Story

Punnagai

Punnagai

1971

Director

7.0
Punnagai

Punnagai

1971

Writer

7.0
Bheekara Nimishangal

Bheekara Nimishangal

1970

Story

7.0
Mastana

Mastana

1970

Original Story

10.0
Kaviya Thalaivi

Kaviya Thalaivi

1970

Director

Navagraham

Navagraham

1970

Director

Navagraham

Navagraham

1970

Screenplay

Navagraham

Navagraham

1970

Story

Ethiroli

Ethiroli

1970

Director

5.0
Patham Pasali

Patham Pasali

1970

Director

7.0
Patham Pasali

Patham Pasali

1970

Screenplay

7.0
Patham Pasali

Patham Pasali

1970

Story

7.0
Poova Thalaiya

Poova Thalaiya

1969

Director

8.0
Iru Kodugal

Iru Kodugal

1969

Director

Thamarai Nenjam

Thamarai Nenjam

1968

Director

7.0
Thamarai Nenjam

Thamarai Nenjam

1968

Screenplay

7.0
Thamarai Nenjam

Thamarai Nenjam

1968

Story

7.0
Teen Bahuraniyan

Teen Bahuraniyan

1968

Original Story

6.0
Ethir Neechal

Ethir Neechal

1968

Director

7.5
Sukha Dukhalu

Sukha Dukhalu

1968

Original Story

Bama Vijayam

Bama Vijayam

1967

Director

9.0
Anubavi Raja Anubavi

Anubavi Raja Anubavi

1967

Director

Major Chandrakanth

Major Chandrakanth

1966

Dialogue

9.0
Major Chandrakanth

Major Chandrakanth

1966

Director

9.0
Major Chandrakanth

Major Chandrakanth

1966

Screenplay

9.0
Major Chandrakanth

Major Chandrakanth

1966

Story

9.0
Neerkumizhi

Neerkumizhi

1965

Dialogue

8.5
Neerkumizhi

Neerkumizhi

1965

Director

8.5
Neerkumizhi

Neerkumizhi

1965

Screenplay

8.5
Neerkumizhi

Neerkumizhi

1965

Story

8.5
Oonche Log

Oonche Log

1965

Original Story

6.2
Naanal

Naanal

1965

Dialogue

7.0
Naanal

Naanal

1965

Director

7.0
Naanal

Naanal

1965

Screenplay

7.0
Naanal

Naanal

1965

Story

7.0
Neela Vanam

Neela Vanam

1965

Dialogue

5.0
Neela Vanam

Neela Vanam

1965

Screenplay

5.0
Neela Vanam

Neela Vanam

1965

Story

5.0
Poojaikku Vantha Malar

Poojaikku Vantha Malar

1965

Screenplay

5.0
Server Sundaram

Server Sundaram

1964

Original Story

7.6
Dheiva Thaai

Dheiva Thaai

1964

Dialogue