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