Directed credits
41
Prolific
Very extensive directing filmography.
Director
K. Balachander
Directing
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Directed movies: 41Directed series: 0All crew credits: 68
TMDB ID: 237706
IMDb ID: nm0049335
Known for: Directing
Born: July 9, 1930
Died: December 23, 2014
Age: 84
Place of birth: Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1964 - 2015
Years active: 52
Average TMDB rating: 6.83
Wikidata: Q3520369
Also known as
K Balachandar • Kailasam Balachander
Frequent jobs
Director (41)Original Story (8)Writer (6)Producer (5)Story (5)Screenplay (2)Theatre Play (1)
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 actors and actresses into cinema, including Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth, Prakash Raj and Vivek.
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Directed Movies
Movies directed by K. Balachander.
Director
Poi
2006 • Movie
Director
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 • Movie
Director
Kalki
1996 • Movie
Director
Duet
1994 • Movie
Director
Azhagan
1991 • Movie
Director
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988 • Movie
Director
Rudraveena
1988 • Movie
Director
Punnagai Mannan
1986 • Movie
Director
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986 • Movie
Director
Sindhu Bhairavi
1985 • Movie
Director
Ek Nai Paheli
1984 • Movie
Director
Achamillai Achamillai
1984 • Movie
Director
Eradu Rekhegalu
1984 • Movie
Director
Poikkal Kudhirai
1983 • Movie
Director
Zara Si Zindagi
1983 • Movie
Director
Agni Sakshi
1982 • Movie
Director
Thanneer... Thanneer...
1981 • Movie
Director
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981 • Movie
Director
Thillu Mullu
1981 • Movie
Director
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980 • Movie
Director
Nool Veli
1979 • Movie
Director
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979 • Movie
Director
Thappu Thalangal
1978 • Movie
Director
Maro Charitra
1978 • Movie
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Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with K. Balachander.
Director
Thappu Thalangal
1978 • Movie
Director
Apoorva Raagangal
1975 • Movie
Director
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 • Movie
Director
Manmadha Leelai
1976 • Movie
Director
Sindhu Bhairavi
1985 • Movie
Director
Moondru Mudichu
1976 • Movie
Producer
Velaikkaran
1987 • Movie
Writer
Avargal
1977 • Movie
Director
Azhagan
1991 • Movie
Director
Agni Sakshi
1982 • Movie
Writer
Aaradimanninte Janmi
1972 • Movie
Director
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980 • Movie
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Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for K. Balachander.
Writer
Naan Avan Illai
2007 • Movie
Producer
Idhaya Thirudan
2006 • Movie
Producer
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
1998 • Movie
Original Story
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
1998 • Movie
Story
Server Somanna
1993 • Movie
Producer
Roja
1992 • Movie
Writer
Vaaname Ellai
1992 • Movie
Writer
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989 • Movie
Producer
Velaikkaran
1987 • Movie
Producer
Sri Raghavendrar
1985 • Movie
Writer
Mugila Mallige
1985 • Movie
Theatre Play
Karune Illada Kanoonu
1983 • Movie
Original Story
Jeevan Dhaara
1982 • Movie
Screenplay
Netrikan
1981 • Movie
Original Story
Kazhukan
1979 • Movie
Screenplay
Ninaithaale Inikkum
1979 • Movie
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Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for K. Balachander.
