K. Balachander

K. Balachander

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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.

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Thappu Thalangal

Thappu Thalangal

1978

Sundara Swapnagalu

Sundara Swapnagalu

1986

Agni Sakshi

Agni Sakshi

1982

Manmadha Leelai

Manmadha Leelai

1976

Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

2001

Azhagan

Azhagan

1991

FILMOGRAPHY

ACTOR5

DIRECTOR66

WRITER87

PRODUCER7

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