K. Balachander
Directing
Born July 9, 1930 in 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.
Filmography
Uttama Villain
Margadarsi
Rettaisuzhi
Ramaswamy
Kuselan
Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Naan Avan Illai
Poi
Cameo appearance
Idhaya Thirudan
Paarthale Paravasam
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
Kalki
Duet
Server Somanna
Roja
Vaaname Ellai
Azhagan
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Rudraveena
Velaikkaran
Punnagai Mannan
Sundara Swapnagalu
Sindhu Bhairavi
Sri Raghavendrar
Mugila Mallige
Ek Nai Paheli
Achamillai Achamillai
Eradu Rekhegalu
Karune Illada Kanoonu
Poikkal Kudhirai
Zara Si Zindagi
Agni Sakshi
Jeevan Dhaara
Thanneer... Thanneer...
Netrikan
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Thillu Mullu
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Kazhukan
Nool Veli
Idi Katha Kaadu
Ninaithaale Inikkum
Thappu Thalangal
Maro Charitra
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Aaina
Avargal
Moondru Mudichu
Manmadha Leelai
Anthuleni Katha
Apoorva Raagangal
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Naan Avanillai
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Do Phool
Arangetram
Velli Vizha
Haar Jeet
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Main Sunder Hoon
Lakhon Mein Ek
Mastana
Bheekara Nimishangal
Iru Kodugal
Poova Thalaiya
Teen Bahuraniyan
Ethir Neechal
Bama Vijayam
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Major Chandrakanth
Oonche Log
Server Sundaram