K. Balachander
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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.
Known for
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Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
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Azhagan (1991)
Director
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
Director
Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
Director
Major Chandrakanth (1966)
Director
Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
Director
Agni Sakshi (1982)
Director
Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
Director
Arangetram (1973)
Director
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
Director
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
Director
Jathi Malli (1993)
Director
Manmadha Leelai (1976)
Director
Anthuleni Katha (1976)
Director
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
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Avargal (1977)
Director
Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
Director
Duet (1994)
Director
47 Natkal (1981)
Director
Punnagai (1971)
Director
Pattina Pravesam (1977)
Director
Neerkumizhi (1965)
Director
Kalki (1996)
Director
Sundara Swapnagalu (1986)
Director
Poi (2006)
Director
Navagraham (1970)
Director
Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)
Director
Naanal (1965)
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Thappu Thalangal (1978)
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Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
Director
Patham Pasali (1970)
Director
Bama Vijayam (1967)
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Punnagai Mannan (1986)
Director
Vaaname Ellai (1992)
Director
Nangu Suvargal (1971)
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Maro Charitra (1978)
Director
Nool Veli (1979)
Director
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
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Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
Director
Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
Director
Aaina (1977)
Director
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
Director
Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
Director
Thillu Mullu (1981)
Director
Thanneer... Thanneer... (1981)
Director
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)
Director
Velli Vizha (1972)
Director
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
Director
Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
Director
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Director
Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
Director
Iru Kodugal (1969)
Director
Rudraveena (1988)
Director
Ethiroli (1970)
Director
Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
Director
Naan Avanillai (1974)
Director
Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
Director
Eradu Rekhegalu (1984)
Director
Ethir Neechal (1968)
Director
Kokilamma (1983)
Director
Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)
Director
Poova Thalaiya (1969)
Director
Mugila Mallige (1985)
Director
Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
Director
Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)
Director
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
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