K. Balachander

Personal Info

Known For Director

Gender Male

Birthday 1930-07-09

Deathday 2014-12-23 (84 years old)

Place of Birth Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Also Known As K Balachandar, Kailasam Balachander

K. Balachander

Biography

Kailasam Balachander is an Indian producer, director and screenwriter for film. He has directed films in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi. He is known for his distinct filmmaking style; the films he scripts and directs analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. In his career, he has contributed to the Tamil film industry in South India, and has introduced hundreds of actors, actresses into Tamil cinema including Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth, Prakashraj and Vivek.

Known For

Director

2006
Poi

as Director

2001
1996
Kalki

as Director

1994
Duet

as Director

1993
Jathi Malli

as Director

1992
Vaaname Ellai

as Director

1991
Azhagan

as Director

1990
1989
1988
1988
Rudraveena

as Director

1987
1986
Punnagai Mannan

as Director

1986
Sundara Swapnagalu

as Director

1985
Sindhu Bhairavi

as Director

1985
Kalyana Agathigal

as Director

1985
Mugila Mallige

as Director

1984
Ek Nai Paheli

as Director

1984
1984
Eradu Rekhegalu

as Director

1983
Poikkal Kudhirai

as Director

1983
Zara Si Zindagi

as Director

1983
Kokilamma

as Director

1982
Agni Sakshi

as Director

1981
Thillu Mullu

as Director

1981
Ek Duuje Ke Liye

as Director

1981
47 Natkal

as Director

1981
Enga Ooru Kannagi

as Director

1981
1980
1979
1979
Nool Veli

as Director

1979
Idi Katha Kaadu

as Director

1978
Thappu Thalangal

as Director

1978
1978
Maro Charitra

as Director

1977
Avargal

as Director

1977
Pattina Pravesam

as Director

1977
Aaina

as Director

1976
Moondru Mudichu

as Director

1976
Manmadha Leelai

as Director

1976
Anthuleni Katha

as Director

1975
Apoorva Raagangal

as Director

1974
1974
Naan Avanillai

as Director

1973
Arangetram

as Director

1973
1972
Kanna Nalama

as Director

1972
Velli Vizha

as Director

1971
Punnagai

as Director

1971
Nangu Suvargal

as Director

1971
Nootrukku Nooru

as Director

1970
Patham Pasali

as Director

1970
Ethiroli

as Director

1970
Navagraham

as Director

1970
Kaviya Thalaivi

as Director

1969
Iru Kodugal

as Director

1969
Poova Thalaiya

as Director

1968
Thamarai Nenjam

as Director

1968
Ethir Neechal

as Director

1967
Bama Vijayam

as Director

1967
1966
Major Chandrakanth

as Director

1965
Neerkumizhi

as Director

1965
Naanal

as Director

Writer

2010
Maro Charitra

as Original Story

2007
Naan Avan Illai

as Writer

2006
Poi

as Writer

2001
Paarthale Paravasam

as Screenplay

2001
1996
Kalki

as Writer

1994
Duet

as Dialogue

1994
Duet

as Screenplay

1994
Duet

as Story

1993
Jathi Malli

as Writer

1992
Vaaname Ellai

as Writer

1991
Azhagan

as Writer

1990
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

as Screenplay

1989
1988
1988
Rudraveena

as Writer

1987
Velaikkaran

as Story

1987
Velaikkaran

as Screenplay

1987
Velaikkaran

as Dialogue

1986
Punnagai Mannan

as Writer

1986
Sundara Swapnagalu

as Screenplay

1985
Sindhu Bhairavi

as Writer

1985
1985
Mugila Mallige

as Writer

1984
Ek Nai Paheli

as Writer

1984
1984
Eradu Rekhegalu

as Writer

1983
Karune Illada Kanoonu

as Theatre Play

1983
Kokilamma

as Writer

1983
Poikkal Kudhirai

as Screenplay

1983
1983
Zara Si Zindagi

as Screenplay

1983
1982
Agni Sakshi

as Writer

1982
Jeevan Dhaara

as Original Story

1981
1981
1981
Netrikan

as Screenplay

1981
47 Natkal

as Screenplay

1980
1980
1979
Ninaithaale Inikkum

as Screenplay

1979
Kazhukan

as Original Story

1979
Nool Veli

as Screenplay

1978
1978
Nizhal Nijamagirathu

as Screenplay

1978
Maro Charitra

as Story

1978
Maro Charitra

as Screenplay

1978
1977
Avargal

as Writer

1977
Pattina Pravesam

as Screenplay

1977
Aaina

as Writer

1976
Manmadha Leelai

as Writer

1976
Moondru Mudichu

as Screenplay

1976
Anthuleni Katha

as Screenplay

1975
Apoorva Raagangal

as Screenplay

1975
1975
Apoorva Raagangal

as Dialogue

1974
Naan Avanillai

as Writer

1974
1974
1973
Arangetram

as Writer

1973
Do Phool

as Story

1973
1972
Kanna Nalama

as Writer

1972
Velli Vizha

as Writer

1972
1972
Haar Jeet

as Story

1971
Punnagai

as Writer

1971
Nangu Suvargal

as Screenplay

1971
1971
1971
Nootrukku Nooru

as Screenplay

1971
1971
Main Sunder Hoon

as Original Story

1970
Ethiroli

as Screenplay

1970
Patham Pasali

as Screenplay

1970
Patham Pasali

as Story

1970
Navagraham

as Screenplay

1970
Navagraham

as Story

1970
Kaviya Thalaivi

as Screenplay

1970
Mastana

as Original Story

1969
1969
Poova Thalaiya

as Screenplay

1969
Iru Kodugal

as Screenplay

1968
Thamarai Nenjam

as Screenplay

1968
1968
Teen Bahuraniyan

as Original Story

1968
Ethir Neechal

as Story

1968
Ethir Neechal

as Screenplay

1968
Sukha Dukhalu

as Original Story

1967
Bama Vijayam

as Screenplay

1967
Bama Vijayam

as Story

1967
Bama Vijayam

as Dialogue

1967
Anubavi Raja Anubavi

as Screenplay

1966
Major Chandrakanth

as Screenplay

1966
1966
Major Chandrakanth

as Dialogue

1965
1965
Neerkumizhi

as Story

1965
Neerkumizhi

as Dialogue

1965
Neerkumizhi

as Screenplay

1965
Oonche Log

as Original Story

1965
Neela Vanam

as Screenplay

1965
Neela Vanam

as Story

1965
Neela Vanam

as Dialogue

1965
Naanal

as Screenplay

1965
Naanal

as Story

1965
Naanal

as Dialogue

1964
Dheiva Thaai

as Dialogue

1964
Server Sundaram

as Original Story

1964
Server Sundaram

as Screenplay

1964
Server Sundaram

as Dialogue

Producer

2006
Idhaya Thirudan

as Producer

1998
1997
Vidukathai

as Producer

1992
Roja

as Producer

1987
Velaikkaran

as Producer

1985
Sri Raghavendrar

as Producer

1984
Poovilangu

as Producer

Actor

2015
Uttama Villain

as Margadarsi

2014
Ninaithathu Yaaro

as Special Appearance

2010
Rettaisuzhi

as Ramaswamy

2008
Kuselan

as Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song

2006
Poi

as Cameo appearance