As Actor
Uttama Villain
2015
6.7
K. Balachander
Acting
Birth Date
July 9, 1930
Place of Birth
Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Date of Death
December 23, 2014
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.
Complete Filmography
As Writer
Naan Avan Illai
2007
6.8
As Actor, As Director, As Writer
Poi
2006
2.0
As Director, As Writer
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
3.3
As Director, As Writer
Kalki
1996
5.5
As Director, As Writer
Duet
1994
6.6
As Director, As Writer
Vaaname Ellai
1992
7.5
As Director, As Writer
Azhagan
1991
6.0
As Director, As Writer
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989
8.0
As Director, As Writer
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
8.0
As Director, As Writer
Rudraveena
1988
6.4
As Writer
Velaikkaran
1987
6.3
As Director, As Writer
Sindhu Bhairavi
1985
8.6
As Director, As Writer
Ek Nai Paheli
1984
6.0
As Director, As Writer
Achamillai Achamillai
1984
6.5
As Director, As Writer
Agni Sakshi
1982
5.0
As Director, As Writer
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981
7.8
As Director
Thillu Mullu
1981
6.9
As Director, As Writer
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
1980
8.0
As Director, As Writer
Ninaithaale Inikkum
1979
6.1