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K. Balachander

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Indian director, producer, writer, actor, playwright, stage conductor, and comedian (1930-2014)

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Kailasam Balachander was an Indian playwright, film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil cinema. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, which tackled unconventional themes and hard-hitting contemporary subject matter.

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Filmography 40

Roja1992 · ★ 7.0
Uttama Villain2015
Thillu Mullu1981
Varumayin Niram Sivappu1980
Velaikkaran1987
Ek Duuje Ke Liye1981
Rudraveena1988
Apoorva Raagangal1975
Azhagan1991
Sindhu Bhairavi1985
Punnagai Mannan1986
Netrikan1981
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi1988
Duet1994
Avargal1977
Moondru Mudichu1976
Server Sundaram1964
Ninaithale Inikkum1979
Ethir Neechal1968
Thappu Thalangal1978
Paarthale Paravasam2001
Manmadha Leelai1976
Kuselan2008
Arangetram1973
Bama Vijayam1967
Nizhal Nijamagirathu1978
Naanal1965
Manathil Uruthi Vendum1987
Poikkal Kudhirai1983
Agni Sakshi1982
Aaina1977
Idhaya Thirudan2006
Naan Avan Illai2007
Ek Nai Paheli1984
Maro Charitra1978
Kalki1996
Do Phool1973
Vaaname Ellai1992
Sri Raghavendrar1985
Achamillai Achamillai1984

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Awards 3

2010Dadasaheb Phalke Award
1987Padma Shri in arts
1982National Film Award for Best Screenplay

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Kailasam Balachander was an Indian playwright, film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil cinema. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, which tackled unconventional themes and hard-hitting contemporary subject matter. Balachander's films are well known for their portrayal of women as bold personalities and central characters. Popularly referred to as Iyakkunar Sigaram, his films are usually centred on unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He started his film career in 1964 as a screenwriter and graduated to a director with Neerkumizhi (1965).

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Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2014 · aged 84
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21 languages

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