Biography
Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director of popular director S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, Samurai for Vikram - however despite receiving positive reviews, did not make it big at the box-office. After a two-year break, he released Kaadhal under the S Pictures banner, the production house of Shankar. The film starring relatively new actors, Bharath and Sandhya made it big at the box-office and earned the stars and the director instant recognition. His Vazhakku Enn 18/9 won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.Balaji Sakthivel is married to Dr. L.R.S. Kalanithi, who is an Associate Professor of English and Vice-principal (Students' Affairs) of Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai. They have two children, a daughter (B.K.Koushi Mahalakshmi) born in 2004 and a son (B.K.Vidhyadharan) born in 2007. Their native is Dindigul. They were residing in Virugambakkam, Chennai. But have recently moved to a nearby neighbourhood Ramapuram, Chennai.
Filmography
all 25
Movies 24
Director 5
Writer 2
TV Shows 1

Sorgavaasal (2024)

Nandhan (2024)

Idi Minnal Kadhal (2024)

Modern Love Chennai (2023)

Good Night (2023)

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)

Viduthalai: Part I (2023)

Sardar (2022)

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

Mahaan (2022)

Vaanam Kottatum (2020)

Asuran (2019)

Ramta Jogi (2015)

Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)

Manjari (2013)

Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012)

Chirodini Tumi Je Amar (2008)

Kaloori (2007)

Kaadhal (2004)

Samurai (2002)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1964-01-01 (61 years old)
Birth PlaceDindigul, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsBalaji Shaktivel
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