Biography
Kailasam Balachander is an Indian producer, director and screenwriter for film. He has directed films in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi. He is known for his distinct filmmaking style; the films he scripts and directs analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. In his career, he has contributed to the Tamil film industry in South India, and has introduced hundreds of actors, actresses into Tamil cinema including Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth, Prakashraj and Vivek.
Filmography
all 103
Movies 103
Director 66
Writer 15
Producer 9
Screenplay 1
Marghadarsi

Uttama Villain (2015)
Movie
Special Appearance

Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
Movie
Ramaswamy

Rettaisuzhi (2010)
Movie
Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song

Kuselan (2008)
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Director

Poi (2006)
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Producer

Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
Movie
Producer

Ayya (2005)
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Director

Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
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Producer

Pooveli (1998)
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Producer

Vidukathai (1997)
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Director

Kalki (1996)
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Director

Duet (1994)
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Director

Jathi Malli (1993)
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Producer

Roja (1992)
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Director

Vaaname Ellai (1992)
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Director

Azhagan (1991)
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Director

Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
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Director

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
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Director

Rudraveena (1988)
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Writer

Velaikkaran (1987)
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Director

Punnagai Mannan (1986)
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Director

Sundara Swapnagalu (1986)
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Director

Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
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Producer

Sri Raghavendrar (1985)
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Director

Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
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Director

Mugila Mallige (1985)
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Director

Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
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Producer

Poovilangu (1984)
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Director

Eradu Rekhegalu (1984)
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Theatre Play

Karune Illada Kanoonu (1983)
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Director

Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
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Director

Kokilamma (1983)
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Director

Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
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Director

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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Writer

Netrikan (1981)
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Director

Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)
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Director

47 Natkal (1981)
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Director

Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
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Director

Thillu Mullu (1981)
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Writer

Kazhukan (1979)
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Screenplay / Director

Nool Veli (1979)
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Director

Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
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Director

Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979)
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Director

Thappu Thalangal (1978)
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Director / Story / Screenplay

Maro Charitra (1978)
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Director

Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)
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Director

Aaina (1977)
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Director

Avargal (1977)
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Director

Pattina Pravesam (1977)
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Director

Moondru Mudichu (1976)
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Director / Screenplay

Anthuleni Katha (1976)
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Director

Manmadha Leelai (1976)
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Director

Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
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Writer

Imtihan (1974)
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Director

Naan Avanillai (1974)
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Story

Do Phool (1973)
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Director / Writer

Arangetram (1973)
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Director

Velli Vizha (1972)
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Writer

Haar Jeet (1972)
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Director

Kanna Nalama (1972)
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Director

Punnagai (1971)
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Original Story

Main Sunder Hoon (1971)
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Director

Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
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Director

Nangu Suvargal (1971)
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Director

Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)
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Writer

Mastana (1970)
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Director

Navagraham (1970)
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Director

Ethiroli (1970)
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Director

Patham Pasali (1970)
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Director

Iru Kodugal (1969)
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Director

Poova Thalaiya (1969)
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Director

Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
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Director

Ethir Neechal (1968)
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Original Story

Sukha Dukhalu (1968)
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Director

Bama Vijayam (1967)
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Director

Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
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Director

Major Chandrakanth (1966)
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Director

Naanal (1965)
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Writer

Neela Vanam (1965)
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Writer

Oonche Log (1965)
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Director

Neerkumizhi (1965)
Movie
Screenplay / Story

Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)
Movie
Dialogue

Dheiva Thaai (1964)
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Information
Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1930-07-09
Deathday2014-12-23 (84 years old)
Birth PlaceNannilam, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsK Balachandar, Kailasam Balachander
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, National Film Award for Best Screenplay
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