Directing
K. Balachander
Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada cinema · 102 credits
Born
9 July 1930
Died
23 December 2014 (aged 84)
Birthplace
Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Also known as K Balachandar · Kailasam Balachander
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
Filmography
Uttama Villain
as Margadarsi
Rettaisuzhi
as Ramaswamy
Maro Charitra
2010
Maro Charitra
Original Story
Kuselan
as Self
Poi
as Cameo appearance, Director, Writer
Idhaya Thirudan
Producer
Paarthale Paravasam
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay
Kalki
Director, Writer
Duet
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
ஜாதிமல்லி
1993
Jathi Malli
Director, Writer
Server Somanna
Story, Screenplay
Vaaname Ellai
Writer, Director
Roja
Producer
Azhagan
Director, Writer
ஒரு வீடு இரு வாசல்
1990
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
Director, Screenplay
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Writer, Director
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Director, Writer
Rudraveena
Director, Writer
Velaikkaran
Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
மனதில் உறுதி வேண்டும்
1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Director, Writer
Punnagai Mannan
Director, Writer
Sundara Swapnagalu
Director, Screenplay
Sri Raghavendrar
Producer
Sindhu Bhairavi
Director, Writer
Kalyana Agathigal
1985
Kalyana Agathigal
Writer, Director
Mugila Mallige
Writer, Director
Ek Nai Paheli
Director, Writer
Achamillai Achamillai
Director, Writer
Eradu Rekhegalu
Director, Writer
Poikkal Kudhirai
Director, Screenplay
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
1983
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Director, Story, Screenplay
Karune Illada Kanoonu
Theatre Play
Zara Si Zindagi
Director, Story, Screenplay
Kokilamma
1983
Kokilamma
Writer, Director
Agni Sakshi
Writer, Director
Jeevan Dhaara
Original Story
കർത്തവ്യം
1982
Karthavyam
Story, Theatre Play
Thillu Mullu
Director
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Director, Writer
47 நாட்கள்
1981
47 Natkal
Director, Screenplay
Enga Ooru Kannagi
1981
Enga Ooru Kannagi
Director, Writer
Thanneer... Thanneer...
Director, Writer
Netrikan
Screenplay
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Ninaithale Inikkum
Director, Screenplay
Nool Veli
Director, Screenplay
Kazhukan
Original Story
Idi Katha Kaadu
Director
Thappu Thalangal
Director, Writer
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
Maro Charitra
Director, Story, Screenplay
Avargal
Writer, Director
பட்டினப்பிரவேசம்
1977
Pattina Pravesam
Director, Screenplay
Aaina
Director, Writer
Moondru Mudichu
Director, Screenplay
Manmadha Leelai
Director, Writer
Anthuleni Katha
Director, Screenplay
Apoorva Raagangal
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story, Writer
Naan Avanillai
Director, Writer
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Writer
Arangetram
Director, Writer
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Director, Screenplay
Kanna Nalama
1972
Kanna Nalama
Director, Writer
Velli Vizha
Director, Writer
Punnagai
1971
Punnagai
Director, Writer
நான்கு சுவர்கள்
1971
Nangu Suvargal
Director, Story, Screenplay
நூற்றுக்கு நூறு
1971
Nootrukku Nooru
Director, Story, Screenplay
Main Sunder Hoon
Original Story
எதிரொலி
1970
Ethiroli
Director, Screenplay
பத்தாம் பசலி
1970
Patham Pasali
Director, Screenplay, Story
காவியத் தலைவி
1970
Kaviya Thalaivi
Director, Screenplay
நவக்ரகாம்
1970
Navagraham
Director, Story, Screenplay
Mastana
Original Story
Iru Kodugal
Director, Screenplay
Poova Thalaiya
Director, Story, Screenplay
தாமரை நெஞ்சம்
1968
Thamarai Nenjam
Director, Story, Screenplay
Ethir Neechal
Director, Story, Screenplay
Sukha Dukhalu
1968
Sukha Dukhalu
Original Story
Teen Bahuraniyan
Original Story
Bama Vijayam
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Director, Screenplay
Major Chandrakanth
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
நாணல்
1965
Naanal
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
நீர்க்குமிழி
1965
Neerkumizhi
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
Screenplay, Story
Oonche Log
Original Story
நீல வானம்
1965
Neela Vanam
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
Server Sundaram
Original Story, Screenplay, Dialogue