Biography
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
all 102
Movies 102
Director 66
Producer 9
Writer 4
Screenplay 4
Margadarsi
Uttama Villain (2015)
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Special Appearance
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
Movie
Ramaswamy
Rettaisuzhi (2010)
Movie
Original Story
Maro Charitra (2010)
Movie
Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Kuselan (2008)
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Writer
Naan Avan Illai (2007)
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Cameo appearance / Director / Writer
Poi (2006)
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Producer
Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
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Producer
Ayya (2005)
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Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
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Producer
Pooveli (1998)
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Producer
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998)
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Original Story
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
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Producer
Vidukathai (1997)
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Director / Writer
Kalki (1996)
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Duet (1994)
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Director / Writer
Jathi Malli (1993)
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Producer
Roja (1992)
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Vaaname Ellai (1992)
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Director / Writer
Azhagan (1991)
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Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
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Rudraveena (1988)
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Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
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Velaikkaran (1987)
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Punnagai Mannan (1986)
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Sundara Swapnagalu (1986)
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Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
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Sri Raghavendrar (1985)
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Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
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Mugila Mallige (1985)
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Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
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Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
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Producer
Poovilangu (1984)
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Director / Writer
Eradu Rekhegalu (1984)
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Theatre Play
Karune Illada Kanoonu (1983)
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Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)
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Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
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Kokilamma (1983)
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Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
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Agni Sakshi (1982)
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Original Story
Jeevan Dhaara (1982)
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Director / Writer
Thanneer... Thanneer... (1981)
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Screenplay
Netrikan (1981)
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Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)
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47 Natkal (1981)
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Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
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Director
Thillu Mullu (1981)
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Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
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Original Story
Kazhukan (1979)
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Nool Veli (1979)
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Director
Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
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Screenplay / Director
Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979)
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Director / Writer
Thappu Thalangal (1978)
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Maro Charitra (1978)
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Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)
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Aaina (1977)
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Avargal (1977)
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Pattina Pravesam (1977)
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Moondru Mudichu (1976)
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Anthuleni Katha (1976)
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Director / Writer
Manmadha Leelai (1976)
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Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
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Writer
Imtihan (1974)
Movie
Director / Writer
Naan Avanillai (1974)
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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
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Story
Do Phool (1973)
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Arangetram (1973)
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Velli Vizha (1972)
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Story
Haar Jeet (1972)
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Kanna Nalama (1972)
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Punnagai (1971)
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Original Story
Main Sunder Hoon (1971)
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Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
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Nangu Suvargal (1971)
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Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)
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Original Story
Mastana (1970)
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Navagraham (1970)
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Ethiroli (1970)
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Patham Pasali (1970)
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Iru Kodugal (1969)
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Poova Thalaiya (1969)
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Original Story
Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)
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Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
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Ethir Neechal (1968)
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Original Story
Sukha Dukhalu (1968)
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Bama Vijayam (1967)
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Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
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Director / Story / Screenplay / Dialogue
Major Chandrakanth (1966)
Movie
Director / Dialogue / Story / Screenplay
Naanal (1965)
Movie
Dialogue / Story / Screenplay
Neela Vanam (1965)
Movie
Original Story
Oonche Log (1965)
Movie
Director / Story / Dialogue / Screenplay
Neerkumizhi (1965)
Movie
Screenplay / Story
Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)
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Original Story / Dialogue / Screenplay
Server Sundaram (1964)
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Dialogue
Dheiva Thaai (1964)
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Information
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1930-07-09
Deathday
2014-12-23 (84 years old)
Birth Place
Nannilam, India
Citizenships
Dominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known As
K Balachandar, Kailasam Balachander
Awards
Pa Shri in arts, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, National Film Award for Best Screenplay
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