Biography
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran or commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was an Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor. Born into a Sri Lankan Tamil household, Mahendra developed a passion towards photography and literature at a tender age. He was drawn towards film-making after witnessing the shoot of David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai in Sri Lanka. He started his career as a literary editor before gaining an admission to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to pursue a course in cinematography. Mahendra entered films as a cinematographer in the early 1970s and gradually rose to becoming a film-maker by the end of the decade.
Filmography
all 52
Movies 51
Director 30
Writer 3
TV Shows 1
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Thalaimuraigal (2013)
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Rama Shama Bhama (2005)
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Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005)
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Julie Ganapathi (2003)
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Director
En Iniya Pon Nilavae (2001)
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Kathai Neram (2000)
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Raman Abdullah (1997)
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Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996)
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Director
Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
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Marupadiyum (1993)
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Chakravyuham (1992)
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Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992)
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Lambadolla Ramadasu (1991)
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Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu (1991)
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Sandhya Raagam (1989)
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Veedu (1988)
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Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
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Yathra (1985)
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Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)
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Neengal Kettavai (1984)
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Oomakkuyil (1983)
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Sadma (1983)
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Urangatha Ninaivugal (1983)
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Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
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Cinematographer
Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983)
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Nireekshana (1982)
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Moondram Pirai (1982)
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Olangal (1982)
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Seethakoka Chilaka (1981)
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The Mist (1980)
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Sankarabharanam (1980)
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Director
Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)
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Cinematographer
Ulkadal (1979)
Movie
Director of Photography
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1979)
Movie
Cinematographer
Manavoori Pandavulu (1978)
Movie
Cinematographer
Mullum Malarum (1978)
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Director of Photography
Panthulamma (1978)
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Director
Kokila (1977)
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Director of Photography
America Ammayi (1976)
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Cinematographer
Ponni (1976)
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Cinematographer
Prayanam (1975)
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Writer
Tourist Bungalow (1975)
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Writer
Chuvanna Sandhyakal (1975)
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Raagam (1975)
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Cheenavala (1975)
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Chattakkari (1974)
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Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree (1974)
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Director of Photography
Nellu (1974)
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Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973)
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Cinematography
Kaliyugam (1973)
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Cinematographer
Chukku (1973)
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Cinematographer
Maaya (1972)
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1939-05-19
Deathday2014-02-13 (74 years old)
Birth Nameபாலநாதன் மகேந்திரன்
Birth PlaceBatticaloa, Sri Lanka
ReligionHinduism
RelationshipsMounika (1998-01-01 - 2014-01-01), Shoba (1978-01-01 - 1980-01-01)
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known As Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran, பாலு மகேந்திரா
AwardsNational Film Award for Best Cinematography
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