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