K. Balachander

male

Born on July 09, 1930 (94 years old)

Passed Away on December 23, 2014

From Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Known for Directing

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.

Cast Credits

2015
- Uttama Villain
  as
  Margadarsi
  2015
2014
- no image
  Ninaithathu Yaaro
  as
  Special Appearance
  2014
2010
- no image
  Rettaisuzhi
  as
  Ramaswamy
  2010
2008
- Kuselan
  as
  Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
  2008
2006
- Poi
  as
  Cameo appearance
  2006

Crew Credits

2010
- no image
  Maro Charitra
  as
  Original Story
  2010
2007
- Naan Avan Illai
  as
  Writer
  2007
2006
- Poi
  as
  Director
  2006
- Idhaya Thirudan
  as
  Producer
  2006
- Poi
  as
  Writer
  2006
2001
- Paarthale Paravasam
  as
  Director
  2001
- Paarthale Paravasam
  as
  Screenplay
  2001
- Paarthale Paravasam
  as
  Dialogue
  2001
1998
- Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
  as
  Producer
  1998
- Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
  as
  Original Story
  1998
1997
- no image
  Vidukathai
  as
  Producer
  1997
1996
- no image
  Kalki
  as
  Director
  1996
- no image
  Kalki
  as
  Writer
  1996
1994
- Duet
  as
  Director
  1994
- Duet
  as
  Dialogue
  1994
- Duet
  as
  Screenplay
  1994
- Duet
  as
  Story
  1994
1993
- no image
  Jathi Malli
  as
  Writer
  1993
- no image
  Jathi Malli
  as
  Director
  1993
1992
- Vaaname Ellai
  as
  Director
  1992
- Vaaname Ellai
  as
  Writer
  1992
- Roja
  as
  Producer
  1992
1991
- Azhagan
  as
  Director
  1991
- Azhagan
  as
  Writer
  1991
1990
- no image
  Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
  as
  Director
  1990
- no image
  Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
  as
  Screenplay
  1990
1989
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
  as
  Director
  1989
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
  as
  Writer
  1989
1988
- Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
  as
  Director
  1988
- Rudraveena
  as
  Director
  1988
- Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
  as
  Writer
  1988
- Rudraveena
  as
  Writer
  1988
1987
- Velaikkaran
  as
  Producer
  1987
- no image
  Manathil Uruthi Vendum
  as
  Director
  1987
- no image
  Manathil Uruthi Vendum
  as
  Writer
  1987
- Velaikkaran
  as
  Story
  1987
- Velaikkaran
  as
  Screenplay
  1987
- Velaikkaran
  as
  Dialogue
  1987
1986
- Punnagai Mannan
  as
  Director
  1986
- Punnagai Mannan
  as
  Writer
  1986
- no image
  Sundara Swapnagalu
  as
  Director
  1986
- no image
  Sundara Swapnagalu
  as
  Screenplay
  1986
1985
- Sri Raghavendrar
  as
  Producer
  1985
- Sindhu Bhairavi
  as
  Director
  1985
- Sindhu Bhairavi
  as
  Writer
  1985
- no image
  Kalyana Agathigal
  as
  Director
  1985
- no image
  Kalyana Agathigal
  as
  Writer
  1985
- no image
  Mugila Mallige
  as
  Director
  1985
- no image
  Mugila Mallige
  as
  Writer
  1985
1984
- no image
  Poovilangu
  as
  Producer
  1984
- Ek Nai Paheli
  as
  Director
  1984
- Ek Nai Paheli
  as
  Writer
  1984
- Achamillai Achamillai
  as
  Director
  1984
- Achamillai Achamillai
  as
  Writer
  1984
- no image
  Eradu Rekhegalu
  as
  Director
  1984
- no image
  Eradu Rekhegalu
  as
  Writer
  1984
1983
- Poikkal Kudhirai
  as
  Director
  1983
- no image
  Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
  as
  Director
  1983
- Karune Illada Kanoonu
  as
  Theatre Play
  1983
- Zara Si Zindagi
  as
  Director
  1983
- no image
  Kokilamma
  as
  Director
  1983
- no image
  Kokilamma
  as
  Writer
  1983
- Poikkal Kudhirai
  as
  Screenplay
  1983
- Zara Si Zindagi
  as
  Story
  1983
- Zara Si Zindagi
  as
  Screenplay
  1983
- no image
  Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
  as
  Story
  1983
- no image
  Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
  as
  Screenplay
  1983
1982
- Agni Sakshi
  as
  Director
  1982
- Agni Sakshi
  as
  Writer
  1982
- Jeevan Dhaara
  as
  Original Story
  1982
1981
- Thillu Mullu
  as
  Director
  1981
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye
  as
  Director
  1981
- no image
  47 Natkal
  as
  Director
  1981
- no image
  Enga Ooru Kannagi
  as
  Director
  1981
- no image
  Enga Ooru Kannagi
  as
  Writer
  1981
- Thanneer... Thanneer...
  as
  Director
  1981
- Thanneer... Thanneer...
  as
  Writer
  1981
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye
  as
  Writer
  1981
- Netrikan
  as
  Screenplay
  1981
- no image
  47 Natkal
  as
  Screenplay
  1981
1980
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu
  as
  Director
  1980
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu
  as
  Screenplay
  1980
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu
  as
  Story
  1980
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu
  as
  Dialogue
  1980
1979
- Ninaithaale Inikkum
  as
  Director
  1979
- Ninaithaale Inikkum
  as
  Screenplay
  1979
- Nool Veli
  as
  Director
  1979
- Kazhukan
  as
  Original Story
  1979
- Nool Veli
  as
  Screenplay
  1979
- Idi Katha Kaadu
  as
  Director
  1979
1978
- Thappu Thalangal
  as
  Director
  1978
- Nizhal Nijamagirathu
  as
  Director
  1978
- Maro Charitra
  as
  Director
  1978
- Thappu Thalangal
  as
  Writer
  1978
- Nizhal Nijamagirathu
  as
  Screenplay
  1978
- Maro Charitra
  as
  Story
  1978
- Maro Charitra
  as
  Screenplay
  1978
- Nizhal Nijamagirathu
  as
  Dialogue
  1978
1977
- Avargal
  as
  Director
  1977
- Avargal
  as
  Writer
  1977
- no image
  Pattina Pravesam
  as
  Director
  1977
- no image
  Pattina Pravesam
  as
  Screenplay
  1977
- Aaina
  as
  Director
  1977
- Aaina
  as
  Writer
  1977
1976
- Moondru Mudichu
  as
  Director
  1976
- Manmadha Leelai
  as
  Director
  1976
- Anthuleni Katha
  as
  Director
  1976
- Manmadha Leelai
  as
  Writer
  1976
- Moondru Mudichu
  as
  Screenplay
  1976
- Anthuleni Katha
  as
  Screenplay
  1976
1975
- Apoorva Raagangal
  as
  Director
  1975
- Apoorva Raagangal
  as
  Screenplay
  1975
- Apoorva Raagangal
  as
  Story
  1975
- Apoorva Raagangal
  as
  Dialogue
  1975
1974
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
  as
  Director
  1974
- Naan Avanillai
  as
  Writer
  1974
- Naan Avanillai
  as
  Director
  1974
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
  as
  Screenplay
  1974
- Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
  as
  Dialogue
  1974
1973
- Arangetram
  as
  Director
  1973
- Arangetram
  as
  Writer
  1973
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
  as
  Director
  1973
- Do Phool
  as
  Story
  1973
- Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
  as
  Screenplay
  1973
1972
- no image
  Kanna Nalama
  as
  Director
  1972
- Velli Vizha
  as
  Director
  1972
- no image
  Kanna Nalama
  as
  Writer
  1972
- Velli Vizha
  as
  Writer
  1972
- Aaradimanninte Janmi
  as
  Writer
  1972
- Haar Jeet
  as
  Story
  1972
1971
- no image
  Punnagai
  as
  Director
  1971
- no image
  Nangu Suvargal
  as
  Director
  1971
- no image
  Nootrukku Nooru
  as
  Director
  1971
- no image
  Punnagai
  as
  Writer
  1971
- no image
  Nangu Suvargal
  as
  Screenplay
  1971
- no image
  Nangu Suvargal
  as
  Story
  1971
- no image
  Nootrukku Nooru
  as
  Story
  1971
- no image
  Nootrukku Nooru
  as
  Screenplay
  1971
- Lakhon Mein Ek
  as
  Story
  1971
- Main Sunder Hoon
  as
  Original Story
  1971
1970
- no image
  Patham Pasali
  as
  Director
  1970
- no image
  Ethiroli
  as
  Director
  1970
- no image
  Navagraham
  as
  Director
  1970
- no image
  Kaviya Thalaivi
  as
  Director
  1970
- no image
  Ethiroli
  as
  Screenplay
  1970
- no image
  Patham Pasali
  as
  Screenplay
  1970
- no image
  Patham Pasali
  as
  Story
  1970
- no image
  Navagraham
  as
  Screenplay
  1970
- no image
  Navagraham
  as
  Story
  1970
- Bheekara Nimishangal
  as
  Story
  1970
- no image
  Kaviya Thalaivi
  as
  Screenplay
  1970
- Mastana
  as
  Original Story
  1970
1969
- Iru Kodugal
  as
  Director
  1969
- Poova Thalaiya
  as
  Director
  1969
- Poova Thalaiya
  as
  Story
  1969
- Poova Thalaiya
  as
  Screenplay
  1969
- Iru Kodugal
  as
  Screenplay
  1969
1968
- no image
  Thamarai Nenjam
  as
  Director
  1968
- Ethir Neechal
  as
  Director
  1968
- no image
  Thamarai Nenjam
  as
  Screenplay
  1968
- no image
  Thamarai Nenjam
  as
  Story
  1968
- Teen Bahuraniyan
  as
  Original Story
  1968
- Ethir Neechal
  as
  Story
  1968
- Ethir Neechal
  as
  Screenplay
  1968
- no image
  Sukha Dukhalu
  as
  Original Story
  1968
1967
- Bama Vijayam
  as
  Director
  1967
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi
  as
  Director
  1967
- Bama Vijayam
  as
  Screenplay
  1967
- Bama Vijayam
  as
  Story
  1967
- Bama Vijayam
  as
  Dialogue
  1967
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi
  as
  Screenplay
  1967
1966
- Major Chandrakanth
  as
  Director
  1966
- Major Chandrakanth
  as
  Screenplay
  1966
- Major Chandrakanth
  as
  Story
  1966
- Major Chandrakanth
  as
  Dialogue
  1966
1965
- no image
  Neerkumizhi
  as
  Director
  1965
- no image
  Naanal
  as
  Director
  1965
- no image
  Poojaikku Vantha Malar
  as
  Screenplay
  1965
- no image
  Poojaikku Vantha Malar
  as
  Story
  1965
- no image
  Neerkumizhi
  as
  Story
  1965
- no image
  Neerkumizhi
  as
  Dialogue
  1965
- no image
  Neerkumizhi
  as
  Screenplay
  1965
- Oonche Log
  as
  Original Story
  1965
- no image
  Neela Vanam
  as
  Screenplay
  1965
- no image
  Neela Vanam
  as
  Story
  1965
- no image
  Neela Vanam
  as
  Dialogue
  1965
- no image
  Naanal
  as
  Screenplay
  1965
- no image
  Naanal
  as
  Story
  1965
- no image
  Naanal
  as
  Dialogue
  1965
1964
- no image
  Dheiva Thaai
  as
  Dialogue
  1964
- Server Sundaram
  as
  Original Story
  1964
- Server Sundaram
  as
  Screenplay
  1964
- Server Sundaram
  as
  Dialogue
  1964

K. Balachander

Biography

Cast Credits

Uttama Villain

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Rettaisuzhi

Kuselan

Poi

Crew Credits

Maro Charitra

Naan Avan Illai

Poi

Idhaya Thirudan

Poi

Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

Thulli Thirintha Kaalam

Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam

Vidukathai

Kalki

Kalki

Duet

Duet

Duet

Duet

Jathi Malli

Jathi Malli

Vaaname Ellai

Vaaname Ellai

Roja

Azhagan

Azhagan

Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Rudraveena

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Rudraveena

Velaikkaran

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

Manathil Uruthi Vendum

Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

Velaikkaran

Punnagai Mannan

Punnagai Mannan

Sundara Swapnagalu

Sundara Swapnagalu

Sri Raghavendrar

Sindhu Bhairavi

Sindhu Bhairavi

Kalyana Agathigal

Kalyana Agathigal

Mugila Mallige

Mugila Mallige

Poovilangu

Ek Nai Paheli

Ek Nai Paheli

Achamillai Achamillai

Achamillai Achamillai

Eradu Rekhegalu

Eradu Rekhegalu

Poikkal Kudhirai

Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

Karune Illada Kanoonu

Zara Si Zindagi

Kokilamma

Kokilamma

Poikkal Kudhirai

Zara Si Zindagi

Zara Si Zindagi

Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu

Agni Sakshi

Agni Sakshi

Jeevan Dhaara

Thillu Mullu