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