K. Balachander
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 9, 1930
- Died
- December 23, 2014
- Birthplace
- Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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.
Filmography
Uttama Villain 2015
as Margadarsi
- Ninaithathu Yaaro
Ninaithathu Yaaro 2014
as Self
Rettaisuzhi 2010
as Ramaswamy
- Maro Charitra
Maro Charitra 2010
Original Story
Kuselan 2008
as Self
Naan Avan Illai 2007
Writer
Poi 2006
as Cameo appearance, Director, Writer
Idhaya Thirudan 2006
Producer
Paarthale Paravasam 2001
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam 1998
Producer
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam 1998
Original Story
- Vidukathai
Vidukathai 1997
Producer
Kalki 1996
Director, Writer
Duet 1994
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
- Jathi Malli
Jathi Malli 1993
Director, Writer
Server Somanna 1993
Story, Screenplay
Mavanige Thakka Aliya 1992
Story
Roja 1992
Producer
Vaaname Ellai 1992
Writer, Director
Azhagan 1991
Director, Writer
- Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal 1990
Director, Screenplay
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal 1989
Writer, Director
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi 1988
Director, Writer
Rudraveena 1988
Director, Writer
Manathil Uruthi Vendum 1987
Director, Writer
Velaikkaran 1987
Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
Punnagai Mannan 1986
Director, Writer
Sundara Swapnagalu 1986
Director, Screenplay
Sindhu Bhairavi 1985
Director, Writer
Sri Raghavendrar 1985
Producer
- Kalyana Agathigal
Kalyana Agathigal 1985
Writer, Director
Mugila Mallige 1985
Writer, Director
- Pudhiavan
Pudhiavan 1984
Producer
Ek Nai Paheli 1984
Director, Writer
Achamillai Achamillai 1984
Director, Writer
- Poovilangu
Poovilangu 1984
Producer
Eradu Rekhegalu 1984
Director, Writer
Karune Illada Kanoonu 1983
Theatre Play
- Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu 1983
Director, Story, Screenplay
Poikkal Kudhirai 1983
Director, Screenplay
- Kokilamma
Kokilamma 1983
Writer, Director
Zara Si Zindagi 1983
Director, Story, Screenplay
Agni Sakshi 1982
Writer, Director
- Karthavyam
Karthavyam 1982
Story, Theatre Play
Jeevan Dhaara 1982
Original Story
Thanneer... Thanneer... 1981
Director, Writer
Netrikan 1981
Screenplay
- Enga Ooru Kannagi
Enga Ooru Kannagi 1981
Director, Writer
- 47 Natkal
47 Natkal 1981
Director, Screenplay
Ek Duuje Ke Liye 1981
Director, Writer
Thillu Mullu 1981
Director
Varumayin Niram Sivappu 1980
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Kazhukan 1979
Original Story
Nool Veli 1979
Director, Screenplay
Idi Katha Kaadu 1979
Director
Ninaithale Inikkum 1979
Director, Screenplay
Thappu Thalangal 1978
Director, Writer
Maro Charitra 1978
Director, Story, Screenplay
Nizhal Nijamagirathu 1978
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
Aaina 1977
Director, Writer
Avargal 1977
Writer, Director
- Pattina Pravesam
Pattina Pravesam 1977
Director, Screenplay
Moondru Mudichu 1976
Director, Screenplay
Anthuleni Katha 1976
Director, Screenplay
Manmadha Leelai 1976
Director, Writer
Apoorva Raagangal 1975
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story, Writer
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai 1974
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Writer
Naan Avanillai 1974
Director, Writer
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren 1973
Director, Screenplay
Do Phool 1973
Story
Arangetram 1973
Director, Writer
Velli Vizha 1972
Director, Writer
Haar Jeet 1972
Story
Aaradimanninte Janmi 1972
Writer
- Kanna Nalama
Kanna Nalama 1972
Director, Writer
- Punnagai
Punnagai 1971
Director, Writer
Main Sunder Hoon 1971
Original Story
- Nootrukku Nooru
Nootrukku Nooru 1971
Director, Story, Screenplay
- Nangu Suvargal
Nangu Suvargal 1971
Director, Story, Screenplay
Lakhon Mein Ek 1971
Story
- Kaviya Thalaivi
Kaviya Thalaivi 1970
Director, Screenplay
Mastana 1970
Original Story
- Navagraham
Navagraham 1970
Director, Story, Screenplay
- Ethiroli
Ethiroli 1970
Director, Screenplay
Bheekara Nimishangal 1970
Story
- Patham Pasali
Patham Pasali 1970
Director, Screenplay, Story
Iru Kodugal 1969
Director, Screenplay
Poova Thalaiya 1969
Director, Story, Screenplay
Teen Bahuraniyan 1968
Original Story
- Thamarai Nenjam
Thamarai Nenjam 1968
Director, Story, Screenplay
Ethir Neechal 1968
Director, Story, Screenplay
- Sukha Dukhalu
Sukha Dukhalu 1968
Original Story
Bama Vijayam 1967
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
Anubavi Raja Anubavi 1967
Director, Screenplay
Major Chandrakanth 1966
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- Naanal
Naanal 1965
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
- Neela Vanam
Neela Vanam 1965
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
Oonche Log 1965
Original Story
- Neerkumizhi
Neerkumizhi 1965
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
- Poojaikku Vantha Malar
Poojaikku Vantha Malar 1965
Screenplay, Story
Server Sundaram 1964
Original Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- Dheiva Thaai
Dheiva Thaai 1964
Dialogue
Credits from TMDB.