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)
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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)
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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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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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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)
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Screenplay / Story
Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)
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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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