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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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
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Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
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Major Chandrakanth (1966)
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Poi (2006)
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Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
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Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
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Agni Sakshi (1982)
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Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
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Manmadha Leelai (1976)
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Moondru Mudichu (1976)
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Thappu Thalangal (1978)
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Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
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Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
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Neerkumizhi (1965)
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Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)
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Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
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Pattina Pravesam (1977)
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Jathi Malli (1993)
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Duet (1994)
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Navagraham (1970)
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Bama Vijayam (1967)
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Kalki (1996)
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Nangu Suvargal (1971)
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Maro Charitra (1978)
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Patham Pasali (1970)
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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
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Punnagai (1971)
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47 Natkal (1981)
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Punnagai Mannan (1986)
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Arangetram (1973)
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Anthuleni Katha (1976)
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Azhagan (1991)
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Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
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Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
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Nool Veli (1979)
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Naanal (1965)
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Aaina (1977)
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Thillu Mullu (1981)
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Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
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Rudraveena (1988)
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Avargal (1977)
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Sundara Swapnagalu (1986)
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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
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Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)
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Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
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Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
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Vaaname Ellai (1992)
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Thanneer... Thanneer... (1981)
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Ethir Neechal (1968)
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Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
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Poova Thalaiya (1969)
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Velli Vizha (1972)
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Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)
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Mugila Mallige (1985)
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Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
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Kanna Nalama (1972)
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Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
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Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
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Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)
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Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
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Eradu Rekhegalu (1984)
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Naan Avanillai (1974)
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Iru Kodugal (1969)
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Ethiroli (1970)
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Kokilamma (1983)
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