K. Balachander
b. 1930 — d. 2014 (aged 84)
Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Director
Writer
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
Filmography
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Uttama Villain
2015 Actor
Marghadarsi
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Yevaru
2014 Director
Writer
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Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri
2012 Director
Writer
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Shanthi Nilayam
2011 Director
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★ 3.4
Maro Charitra
2010 Writer
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★ 5.8
Rettaisuzhi
2010 Actor
Ramaswamy
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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
2009 Director
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★ 5.7
Naan Avanillai
2007 Writer
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★ 5.6
Poi
2006 Director
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★ 5.1
Abaddham
2006 Director
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★ 2.2
Anni
2003 Writer
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★ 5.1
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 Director
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★ 2.5
Kasalavu Nesam
1999 Director
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★ 7.0
Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam
1998 Writer
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★ 6.5
Kalki
1996 Director
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Kadhal Pagadai
1996 Director
Writer
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★ 6.5
Duet
1994 Director
Writer
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★ 6.6
Jathi Malli
1993 Director
Writer
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★ 7.1
Vaaname Ellai
1992 Director
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★ 8.2
Mavanige Thakka Aliya
1992 Writer
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★ 7.1
Azhakan
1991 Director
Writer
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★ 7.6
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
1990 Director
Writer
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★ 7.3
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
1989 Director
Writer
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★ 8.6
Rudra Veena
1988 Director
Writer
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★ 7.9
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988 Director
Writer
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★ 6.6
Velaikkaaran
1987 Writer
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★ 7.2
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987 Director
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★ 7.8
Punnagai Mannan
1986 Director
Writer
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★ 7.9
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986 Director
Writer
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★ 7.7
Sindhu Bhairavi
1985 Director
Writer
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★ 6.8
Kalyana Agathigal
1985 Director
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★ 7.0
Mugila Malligey
1985 Director
Writer
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★ 6.7
Ek Nai Paheli
1984 Director
Writer
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★ 7.2
Achamillai Achamillai
1984 Director
Writer
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★ 7.1
Eradu Rekhagalu
1984 Director
Writer
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Love Love Love
1984 Director
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★ 7.7
Zara Si Zindagi
1983 Director
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★ 7.4
Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu
1983 Director
Writer
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★ 6.6
Poikkal Kuthirai
1983 Director
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★ 7.8
Kokilamma
1983 Director
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Vaishali
1983 Director
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★ 7.0
Agni Sakshi
1982 Director
Writer
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★ 7.5
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
1981 Director
Writer
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★ 8.5
Thillu Mullu
1981 Director
Writer
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★ 7.4
Netri Kann
1981 Writer
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★ 8.0
Thaneer Thaneer
1981 Director
Writer
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★ 7.0
47 Natkal
1981 Director
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★ 6.3
Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu
1981 Director
Writer
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★ 7.3
Aakali Rajyam
1981 Director
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★ 2.6
Enga Ooru Kannagi
1981 Director
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Sreeman Sreemathi
1981 Writer
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★ 8.2
Varumayin Niram Sigappu
1980 Director
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Tholikodi Koosindi
1980 Director
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Pappu
1980 Writer
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★ 6.8
Ninaithale Inikkum
1979 Director
Writer
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★ 7.7
Idi Kathakaadu
1979 Director
Writer
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★ 7.2
Guppedu Manasu
1979 Director
Writer
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★ 5.8
Kazhukan
1979 Writer
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Edo Saritha
1979 Director
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★ 7.7
Maro Charithra
1978 Director
Writer
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★ 7.9
Thappu Thalangal
1978 Director
Writer
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★ 7.5
Nizhal Nijamakirathu
1978 Director
Writer
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Balapareekshanam
1978 Writer
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★ 7.3
Avargal
1977 Director
Writer
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★ 6.6
Aaina
1977 Director
Writer
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★ 7.1
Pattina Pravesam
1977 Director
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Oka Thalli Katha
1977 Director
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★ 7.6
Moondru Mudichu
1976 Director
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★ 6.9
Manmatha Leelai
1976 Director
Writer
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★ 8.2
Anthuleni Katha
1976 Director
Writer
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★ 7.6
Apoorva Raagangal
1975 Director
Writer
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★ 7.9
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
1974 Director
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★ 6.8
Imtihan
1974 Writer
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★ 7.4
Naan Avanillai
1974 Director
Writer
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Jeevitha Rangamu
1974 Writer
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Koti Vidyalu Kuti Korake
1974 Director
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★ 7.8
Arangetram
1973 Director
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★ 7.3
Sollathan Ninaikiren
1973 Director
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Lokram Maraali
1973 Director
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★ 6.8
Velli Vizha
1972 Director
Writer
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★ 6.9
Kanna Nalama
1972 Director
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★ 5.0
Haar Jeet
1972 Writer
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★ 5.2
Aaradi Manninte Janmi
1972 Writer
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★ 6.8
Lakhon Me Ek
1971 Writer
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★ 7.3
Nootrukku Noor
1971 Director
Writer
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★ 7.2
Punnagai
1971 Director
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★ 5.8
Bomma Borusa
1971 Director
Writer
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Nangu Suvargal
1971 Director
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★ 7.2
Mastana
1970 Writer
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★ 7.3
Ethiroli
1970 Director
Writer
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★ 6.9
Navagraham
1970 Director
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★ 6.6
Kaaviya Thalaivi
1970 Director
Writer
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★ 3.8
Patham Pasali
1970 Director
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★ 7.9
Poova Thalaya
1969 Director
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★ 7.3
Iru Kodugal
1969 Director
Writer
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★ 2.9
Sattekalapu Satteya
1969 Director
Writer
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★ 8.3
Edhir Neechal
1968 Director
Writer
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★ 7.1
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968 Writer
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★ 6.8
Thamarai Nenjam
1968 Director
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★ 8.0
Bama Vijayam
1967 Director
Writer