Directed credits
45
Prolific
Very extensive directing filmography.
Director
K. Balachander
Directing
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Directed movies: 45Directed 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: 6.75
Wikidata: Q3520369
Also known as
K Balachandar • Kailasam Balachander
Frequent jobs
Director (45)Original Story (8)Producer (5)Story (5)Writer (3)Screenplay (1)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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Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by K. Balachander.
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Poi
Director
2006 Movie
3.3
Paarthale Paravasam
Director
2001 Movie
5.5
Kalki
Director
1996 Movie
6.6
Duet
Director
1994 Movie
7.5
Vaaname Ellai
Director
1992 Movie
6.0
Azhagan
Director
1991 Movie
8.0
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Director
1989 Movie
8.0
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Director
1988 Movie
6.4
Rudraveena
Director
1988 Movie
7.0
Punnagai Mannan
Director
1986 Movie
Sundara Swapnagalu
Director
1986 Movie
8.6
Sindhu Bhairavi
Director
1985 Movie
Mugila Mallige
Director
1985 Movie
6.0
Ek Nai Paheli
Director
1984 Movie
6.5
Achamillai Achamillai
Director
1984 Movie
Eradu Rekhegalu
Director
1984 Movie
Poikkal Kudhirai
Director
1983 Movie
8.0
Zara Si Zindagi
Director
1983 Movie
5.0
Agni Sakshi
Director
1982 Movie
Thanneer... Thanneer...
Director
1981 Movie
7.8
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Director
1981 Movie
6.9
Thillu Mullu
Director
1981 Movie
8.0
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Director
1980 Movie
Nool Veli
Director
1979 Movie
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with K. Balachander.
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Teen Bahuraniyan
Original Story
1968 Movie
Server Somanna
Story
1993 Movie
8.0
Naan Avanillai
Writer
1974 Movie
Sundara Swapnagalu
Director
1986 Movie
7.6
Server Sundaram
Original Story
1964 Movie
Poikkal Kudhirai
Director
1983 Movie
8.0
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Director
1988 Movie
6.8
Naan Avan Illai
Writer
2007 Movie
4.8
Netrikan
Screenplay
1981 Movie
7.5
Ethir Neechal
Director
1968 Movie
Iru Kodugal
Director
1969 Movie
6.8
Roja
Producer
1992 Movie
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for K. Balachander.
6.8
Naan Avan Illai
Writer
2007 Movie
2.5
Idhaya Thirudan
Producer
2006 Movie
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Producer
1998 Movie
6.1
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
Original Story
1998 Movie
Server Somanna
Story
1993 Movie
6.8
Roja
Producer
1992 Movie
6.3
Velaikkaran
Producer
1987 Movie
5.5
Sri Raghavendrar
Producer
1985 Movie
Karune Illada Kanoonu
Theatre Play
1983 Movie
5.0
Jeevan Dhaara
Original Story
1982 Movie
4.8
Netrikan
Screenplay
1981 Movie
Kazhukan
Original Story
1979 Movie
8.0
Naan Avanillai
Writer
1974 Movie
6.0
Do Phool
Story
1973 Movie
Haar Jeet
Story
1972 Movie
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Writer
1972 Movie
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for K. Balachander.
