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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.

Et billede af K. Balachander

Directing

1965

[ ] Neerkumizhi (Director)
[ ] Naanal (Director)

1966

[ ] Major Chandrakanth (Director)

1967

[ ] Bama Vijayam (Director)
[ ] Anubavi Raja Anubavi (Director)

1968

[ ] Thamarai Nenjam (Director)
[ ] Ethir Neechal (Director)

1969

[ ] Iru Kodugal (Director)
[ ] Poova Thalaiya (Director)

1970

[ ] Patham Pasali (Director)
[ ] Ethiroli (Director)
[ ] Navagraham (Director)
[ ] Kaviya Thalaivi (Director)

1971

[ ] Punnagai (Director)
[ ] Nangu Suvargal (Director)
[ ] Nootrukku Nooru (Director)

1972

[ ] Kanna Nalama (Director)
[ ] Velli Vizha (Director)

1973

[ ] Arangetram (Director)
[ ] Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (Director)

1974

[ ] Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (Director)
[ ] Naan Avanillai (Director)

1975

[ ] Apoorva Raagangal (Director)

1976

[ ] Moondru Mudichu (Director)
[ ] Manmadha Leelai (Director)
[ ] Anthuleni Katha (Director)

1977

[ ] Avargal (Director)
[ ] Pattina Pravesam (Director)
[ ] Aaina (Director)

1978

[ ] Thappu Thalangal (Director)
[ ] Nizhal Nijamagirathu (Director)
[ ] Maro Charitra (Director)

1979

[ ] Ninaithaale Inikkum (Director)
[ ] Nool Veli (Director)
[ ] Idi Katha Kaadu (Director)

1980

[ ] Varumayin Niram Sivappu (Director)

1981

[ ] Thillu Mullu (Director)
[ ] Ek Duuje Ke Liye (Director)
[ ] 47 Natkal (Director)
[ ] Enga Ooru Kannagi (Director)
[ ] Thanneer... Thanneer... (Director)

1982

[ ] Agni Sakshi (Director)

1983

[ ] Poikkal Kudhirai (Director)
[ ] Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (Director)
[ ] Zara Si Zindagi (Director)
[ ] Kokilamma (Director)

1984

[ ] Ek Nai Paheli (Director)
[ ] Achamillai Achamillai (Director)
[ ] Eradu Rekhegalu (Director)

1985

[ ] Sindhu Bhairavi (Director)
[ ] Kalyana Agathigal (Director)
[ ] Mugila Mallige (Director)

1986

[ ] Punnagai Mannan (Director)
[ ] Sundara Swapnagalu (Director)

1987

[ ] Manathil Uruthi Vendum (Director)

1988

[ ] Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (Director)
[ ] Rudraveena (Director)

1989

[ ] Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (Director)

1990

[ ] Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (Director)

1991

[ ] Azhagan (Director)

1992

[ ] Vaaname Ellai (Director)

1993

[ ] Jathi Malli (Director)

1994

[ ] Duet (Director)

1996

[ ] Kalki (Director)

2001

[ ] Paarthale Paravasam (Director)

2006

[ ] Poi (Director)

Production

1984

[ ] Poovilangu (Producer)

1985

[ ] Sri Raghavendrar (Producer)

1987

[ ] Velaikkaran (Producer)

1992

[ ] Roja (Producer)

1997

[ ] Vidukathai (Producer)

1998

[ ] Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (Producer)

2006

[ ] Idhaya Thirudan (Producer)

Writing

1964

[ ] Dheiva Thaai (Dialogue)
[ ] Server Sundaram (Original Story)
[ ] Server Sundaram (Screenplay)
[ ] Server Sundaram (Dialogue)

1965

[ ] Poojaikku Vantha Malar (Screenplay)
[ ] Poojaikku Vantha Malar (Story)
[ ] Neerkumizhi (Story)
[ ] Neerkumizhi (Dialogue)
[ ] Neerkumizhi (Screenplay)
[ ] Oonche Log (Original Story)
[ ] Neela Vanam (Screenplay)
[ ] Neela Vanam (Story)
[ ] Neela Vanam (Dialogue)
[ ] Naanal (Screenplay)
[ ] Naanal (Story)
[ ] Naanal (Dialogue)

1966

[ ] Major Chandrakanth (Screenplay)
[ ] Major Chandrakanth (Story)
[ ] Major Chandrakanth (Dialogue)

1967

[ ] Bama Vijayam (Screenplay)
[ ] Bama Vijayam (Story)
[ ] Bama Vijayam (Dialogue)
[ ] Anubavi Raja Anubavi (Screenplay)

1968

[ ] Thamarai Nenjam (Screenplay)
[ ] Thamarai Nenjam (Story)
[ ] Teen Bahuraniyan (Original Story)
[ ] Ethir Neechal (Story)
[ ] Ethir Neechal (Screenplay)
[ ] Sukha Dukhalu (Original Story)

1969

[ ] Poova Thalaiya (Story)
[ ] Poova Thalaiya (Screenplay)
[ ] Iru Kodugal (Screenplay)

1970

[ ] Ethiroli (Screenplay)
[ ] Patham Pasali (Screenplay)
[ ] Patham Pasali (Story)
[ ] Navagraham (Screenplay)
[ ] Navagraham (Story)
[ ] Bheekara Nimishangal (Story)
[ ] Kaviya Thalaivi (Screenplay)
[ ] Mastana (Original Story)

1971

[ ] Punnagai (Writer)
[ ] Nangu Suvargal (Screenplay)
[ ] Nangu Suvargal (Story)
[ ] Nootrukku Nooru (Story)
[ ] Nootrukku Nooru (Screenplay)
[ ] Lakhon Mein Ek (Story)
[ ] Main Sunder Hoon (Original Story)

1972

[ ] Kanna Nalama (Writer)
[ ] Velli Vizha (Writer)
[ ] Aaradimanninte Janmi (Writer)
[ ] Haar Jeet (Story)

1973

[ ] Arangetram (Writer)
[ ] Do Phool (Story)
[ ] Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (Screenplay)

1974

[ ] Naan Avanillai (Writer)
[ ] Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (Screenplay)
[ ] Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (Dialogue)
[ ] Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (Writer)

1975

[ ] Apoorva Raagangal (Screenplay)
[ ] Apoorva Raagangal (Story)
[ ] Apoorva Raagangal (Dialogue)
[ ] Apoorva Raagangal (Writer)

1976

[ ] Manmadha Leelai (Writer)
[ ] Moondru Mudichu (Screenplay)
[ ] Anthuleni Katha (Screenplay)

1977

[ ] Avargal (Writer)
[ ] Pattina Pravesam (Screenplay)
[ ] Aaina (Writer)

1978

[ ] Thappu Thalangal (Writer)
[ ] Nizhal Nijamagirathu (Screenplay)
[ ] Maro Charitra (Story)
[ ] Maro Charitra (Screenplay)
[ ] Nizhal Nijamagirathu (Dialogue)

1979

[ ] Ninaithaale Inikkum (Screenplay)
[ ] Kazhukan (Original Story)
[ ] Nool Veli (Screenplay)

1980

[ ] Varumayin Niram Sivappu (Screenplay)
[ ] Varumayin Niram Sivappu (Story)
[ ] Varumayin Niram Sivappu (Dialogue)

1981

[ ] Enga Ooru Kannagi (Writer)
[ ] Thanneer... Thanneer... (Writer)
[ ] Ek Duuje Ke Liye (Writer)
[ ] Netrikan (Screenplay)
[ ] 47 Natkal (Screenplay)

1982

[ ] Agni Sakshi (Writer)
[ ] Jeevan Dhaara (Original Story)

1983

[ ] Karune Illada Kanoonu (Theatre Play)
[ ] Kokilamma (Writer)
[ ] Poikkal Kudhirai (Screenplay)
[ ] Zara Si Zindagi (Story)
[ ] Zara Si Zindagi (Screenplay)
[ ] Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (Story)
[ ] Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (Screenplay)

1984

[ ] Ek Nai Paheli (Writer)
[ ] Achamillai Achamillai (Writer)
[ ] Eradu Rekhegalu (Writer)

1985

[ ] Sindhu Bhairavi (Writer)
[ ] Kalyana Agathigal (Writer)
[ ] Mugila Mallige (Writer)

1986

[ ] Punnagai Mannan (Writer)
[ ] Sundara Swapnagalu (Screenplay)

1987

[ ] Manathil Uruthi Vendum (Writer)
[ ] Velaikkaran (Story)
[ ] Velaikkaran (Screenplay)
[ ] Velaikkaran (Dialogue)

1988

[ ] Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (Writer)
[ ] Rudraveena (Writer)

1989

[ ] Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (Writer)

1990

[ ] Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (Screenplay)

1991

[ ] Azhagan (Writer)

1992

[ ] Vaaname Ellai (Writer)

1993

[ ] Jathi Malli (Writer)
[ ] Server Somanna (Story)
[ ] Server Somanna (Screenplay)

1994

[ ] Duet (Dialogue)
[ ] Duet (Screenplay)
[ ] Duet (Story)

1996

[ ] Kalki (Writer)

1998

[ ] Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam (Original Story)

2001

[ ] Paarthale Paravasam (Screenplay)
[ ] Paarthale Paravasam (Dialogue)

2006

[ ] Poi (Writer)

2007

[ ] Naan Avan Illai (Writer)

2010

[ ] Maro Charitra (Original Story)

Actor

2006

[ ] Poi (Cameo appearance)

2008

[ ] Kuselan (Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song)

2010

[ ] Rettaisuzhi (Ramaswamy)

2014

[ ] Ninaithathu Yaaro (Special Appearance)

2015

[ ] Uttama Villain (Margadarsi)