K. 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.
66 directing credits · 5 acting credits
Directing · 66
Duet
1994
Punnagai Mannan
1986
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981
Rudraveena
1988
Anthuleni Katha
1976
Ek Nai Paheli
1984
Zara Si Zindagi
1983
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974
Aaina
1977
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
Kalki
1996
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
Ninaithaale Inikkum
1979
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
Thanneer... Thanneer...
1981
Eradu Rekhegalu
1984
Thappu Thalangal
1978
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
1983
Thillu Mullu
1981
Velli Vizha
1972
Maro Charitra
1978
Sindhu Bhairavi
1985
Kalyana Agathigal
1985
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
Bama Vijayam
1967
Vaaname Ellai
1992
Kanna Nalama
1972
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
Poi
2006
Nootrukku Nooru
1971
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
Arangetram
1973
Poikkal Kudhirai
1983
Iru Kodugal
1969
47 Natkal
1981
Manmadha Leelai
1976
Kokilamma
1983
Mugila Mallige
1985
Agni Sakshi
1982
Jathi Malli
1993
Achamillai Achamillai
1984
Moondru Mudichu
1976
Enga Ooru Kannagi
1981
Naanal
1965
Azhagan
1991
Patham Pasali
1970
Kaviya Thalaivi
1970
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
Major Chandrakanth
1966
Naan Avanillai
1974
Ethiroli
1970
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967
Ethir Neechal
1968
Navagraham
1970
Poova Thalaiya
1969
Punnagai
1971
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
1978
Pattina Pravesam
1977
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
1990
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986
Avargal
1977
Thamarai Nenjam
1968
Nool Veli
1979
Neerkumizhi
1965
Nangu Suvargal
1971
