Balu Mahendra
b. 1939 — d. 2014 (aged 75)
Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Cinematographer
Director
Writer
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran or commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was an Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor. Born into a Sri Lankan Tamil household, Mahendra developed a passion towards photography and literature at a tender age. He was drawn towards film-making after witnessing the shoot of David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai in Sri Lanka. He started his career as a literary editor before gaining an admission to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to pursue a course in cinematography. Mahendra entered films as a cinematographer in the early 1970s and gradually rose to becoming a film-maker by the end of the decade.
Known For
Filmography
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★ 7.5
Thalaimuraigal
2013 Actor
Director
Cinematographer
Subbu
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★ 8.0
Rama Shama Bhama
2005 Writer
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★ 4.9
Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam
2005 Director
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★ 5.5
Julie Ganapathy
2003 Director
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★ 5.2
En Iniya Pon Nilave
2001 Director
Writer
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★ 7.5
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
1996 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 8.1
Sathi Leelavathi
1995 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 7.5
Marupadiyam
1993 Director
Cinematographer
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★ 7.8
Chakravyuham
1992 Director
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★ 6.7
Vanna Vanna Pookkal
1991 Director
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★ 4.0
Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
1991 Director
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★ 8.4
Sandhya Raagam
1989 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 8.4
Veedu
1988 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 7.1
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
1987 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 7.7
Nireekshana
1986 Director
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★ 8.1
Yaathra
1985 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 5.5
Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal
1985 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 6.4
Neengal Kettavai
1984 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 8.3
Sadma
1983 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 7.2
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
1983 Cinematographer
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★ 4.4
Oomai Kuyil
1983 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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Urangatha Ninaivugal
1983 Cinematographer
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★ 8.6
Moondram Pirai
1982 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 7.8
Olangal
1982 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 7.7
Seethakoka Chilaka
1981 Cinematographer
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★ 8.8
Sankarabharanam
1980 Cinematographer
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★ 7.0
Moodu Pani
1980 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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Manju Moodal Manju
1980 Director
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★ 7.1
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1979 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 6.8
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979 Cinematographer
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★ 8.2
Mullum Malarum
1978 Cinematographer
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★ 8.4
Manavoori Pandavulu
1978 Cinematographer
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★ 7.7
Ulkatal
1978 Cinematographer
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Lambadolla Ramadasu
1978 Cinematographer
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★ 7.8
Kokila
1977 Director
Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 5.2
Ponni
1976 Cinematographer
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Chennai Valarthiya Kutty
1976 Cinematographer
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Missi
1976 Cinematographer
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★ 7.5
Prayanam
1975 Cinematographer
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★ 6.7
Cheenavala
1975 Cinematographer
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Makkal
1975 Cinematographer
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Tourist Bungalow
1975 Writer
Cinematographer
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Raagam
1975 Cinematographer
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Chuvanna Sandhyakal
1975 Writer
Cinematographer
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★ 7.0
Chattakkari
1974 Cinematographer
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★ 7.5
Nellu
1974 Cinematographer
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Jeevikkan Marannu Poya Sthree
1974 Cinematographer
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Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
1973 Cinematographer
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Chukku
1973 Cinematographer
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Kaliyugam
1973 Cinematographer
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Panimudakku
1972 Cinematographer
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Maya
1972 Cinematographer