K. Balachander
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 9, 1930, Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
- Died
- December 23, 2014
- Movies
- 86
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | Margadarsi |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Self |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi | Ramaswamy |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Self |
| 2006 | Poi | Cameo appearance |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2007 | Naan Avan Illai | Writer |
| 2006 | Poi | Director, Writer |
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | Producer |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1998 | Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Producer |
| 1997 | Vidukathai | Producer |
| 1996 | Kalki | Director, Writer |
| 1994 | Duet | Director, Screenplay |
| 1993 | Jathi Malli | Director, Writer |
| 1993 | Server Somanna | Screenplay |
| 1992 | Roja | Producer |
| 1992 | Vaaname Ellai | Writer, Director |
| 1991 | Azhagan | Director, Writer |
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal | Director, Screenplay |
| 1989 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Writer, Director |
| 1988 | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Director, Writer |
| 1988 | Rudraveena | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Velaikkaran | Producer, Screenplay |
| 1986 | Punnagai Mannan | Director, Writer |
| 1986 | Sundara Swapnagalu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Director, Writer |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Producer |
| 1985 | Kalyana Agathigal | Writer, Director |
| 1985 | Mugila Mallige | Writer, Director |
| 1984 | Pudhiavan | Producer |
| 1984 | Ek Nai Paheli | Director, Writer |
| 1984 | Achamillai Achamillai | Director, Writer |
| 1984 | Poovilangu | Producer |
| 1984 | Eradu Rekhegalu | Director, Writer |
| 1983 | Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Poikkal Kudhirai | Director, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Kokilamma | Writer, Director |
| 1983 | Zara Si Zindagi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Agni Sakshi | Writer, Director |
| 1981 | Thanneer... Thanneer... | Director, Writer |
| 1981 | Netrikan | Screenplay |
| 1981 | Enga Ooru Kannagi | Director, Writer |
| 1981 | 47 Natkal | Director, Screenplay |
| 1981 | Ek Duuje Ke Liye | Director, Writer |
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | Director |
| 1980 | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1979 | Nool Veli | Director, Screenplay |
| 1979 | Idi Katha Kaadu | Director |
| 1979 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Director, Screenplay |
| 1978 | Thappu Thalangal | Director, Writer |
| 1978 | Maro Charitra | Director, Screenplay |
| 1978 | Nizhal Nijamagirathu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1977 | Aaina | Director, Writer |
| 1977 | Avargal | Writer, Director |
| 1977 | Pattina Pravesam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1976 | Moondru Mudichu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1976 | Manmadha Leelai | Director, Writer |
| 1976 | Anthuleni Katha | Director, Screenplay |
| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Director, Screenplay, Writer |
| 1974 | Aval Oru Thodar Kathai | Director, Screenplay, Writer |
| 1974 | Naan Avanillai | Director, Writer |
| 1973 | Sollathaan Ninaikkiren | Director, Screenplay |
| 1973 | Arangetram | Director, Writer |
| 1972 | Velli Vizha | Director, Writer |
| 1972 | Aaradimanninte Janmi | Writer |
| 1972 | Kanna Nalama | Director, Writer |
| 1971 | Punnagai | Director, Writer |
| 1971 | Nootrukku Nooru | Director, Screenplay |
| 1971 | Nangu Suvargal | Director, Screenplay |
| 1970 | Kaviya Thalaivi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1970 | Navagraham | Director, Screenplay |
| 1970 | Ethiroli | Director, Screenplay |
| 1970 | Patham Pasali | Director, Screenplay |
| 1969 | Iru Kodugal | Director, Screenplay |
| 1969 | Poova Thalaiya | Director, Screenplay |
| 1968 | Thamarai Nenjam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1968 | Ethir Neechal | Director, Screenplay |
| 1967 | Bama Vijayam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1967 | Anubavi Raja Anubavi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1966 | Major Chandrakanth | Director, Screenplay |
| 1965 | Naanal | Director, Screenplay |
| 1965 | Neela Vanam | Screenplay |
| 1965 | Neerkumizhi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1965 | Poojaikku Vantha Malar | Screenplay |
| 1964 | Server Sundaram | Screenplay |
Data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.