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K. Balachander(1930-2014)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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K. Balachander
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K. Balachander was born on 9 July 1930 in Nannilam, Madras Presidency, British India. He was a writer and director, known for Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), Thaneer Thaneer (1981) and Apoorva Raagangal (1975). He was married to Rajam. He died on 23 December 2014 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
BornJuly 9, 1930
DiedDecember 23, 2014(84)
BornJuly 9, 1930
DiedDecember 23, 2014(84)
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  • Awards
    • 19 wins & 4 nominations total

Known for

Rati Agnihotri and Kamal Haasan in Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
7.3
  • Writer
  • 1981
Saritha in Thaneer Thaneer (1981)
Thaneer Thaneer
7.9
  • Writer
  • 1981
Kamal Haasan, Jayasudha, Nagesh, Rajinikanth, Srividya, and Major Sundarrajan in Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
Apoorva Raagangal
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1975
Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
Achamillai Achamillai
7.1
  • Writer
  • 1984

Credits

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Writer

  • Yevaru
    Short
    • dialogue
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2014
  • Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 2012–2014
  • Varun Sandesh and Anita Galler in Maro Charitra (2010)
    Maro Charitra
    3.5
    • story & screenplay
    • 2010
  • Sneha, Jyothirmayi, 'University' Jeevan, Namitha, and Keerthi Chawla in Naan Avanillai (2007)
    Naan Avanillai
    5.7
    • Writer
    • 2007
  • Subhalekha Sudhakar, Kavithalaya Krishnan, Kuyili, Malavika Avinash, and Deepak Dinkar in Anni (2003)
    Anni
    9.4
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 2003
  • K.P.A.C. Lalitha, Nagma, Bindu Panikkar, and Kalaranjini in Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
    Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam
    7.0
    • story
    • 1998
  • Rahman, Yuvarani, Vatsala Rajagopal, T.V. Varadarajan, Mohan V. Ram, Shanthi Ganesh, Deepa Venkat, Kavithalaya Krishnan, Roopa Shree, and Venu Arvind in Kadhal Pagadai (1996)
    Kadhal Pagadai
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1996
  • Ramesh Aravind, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Sarath Babu, Senthil, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Arvind Swamy, Charlie, and Sathyapriya in Duet (1994)
    Duet
    6.4
    • story, screenplay, dialogue
    • 1994
  • Jathi Malli (1993)
    Jathi Malli
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 1993
  • Mavanige Thakka Aliya
    7.8
    • Writer
    • 1992
  • Mammootty, Bhanupriya, Geetha, and Madhoo in Azhakan (1991)
    Azhakan
    7.1
    • screenplay
    • 1991
  • Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
    Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
    7.5
    • screenplay
    • 1990
  • Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
    Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
    7.2
    • written by
    • 1989
  • Kamal Haasan and Seetha in Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
    Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
    7.9
    • Writer
    • 1988
  • Chiranjeevi in Rudra Veena (1988)
    Rudra Veena
    8.6
    • screenplay
    • story (as K. Balchander)
    • 1988

Director

  • Yevaru
    Short
    • Director
    • 2014
  • Yuvasri, Kuyili, Saakshi Siva, Shanthi Williams, and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli in Shanthi Nilayam (2011)
    Shanthi Nilayam
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2011–2012
  • Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2012–2014
  • Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 2009
  • Geethu Mohandas and Uday Kiran in Poi (2006)
    Poi
    5.5
    • Director
    • 2006
  • K. Balachander, Geethu Mohandas, Uday Kiran, and Vimala Raman in Abaddham (2006)
    Abaddham
    5.2
    • Director
    • 2006
  • Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
    Paarthale Paravasam
    5.1
    • Director
    • 2001
  • Nizhalgal Ravi, Bombay Gnanam, Venu Arvind, Delhi Kumar, Sriranjani, Kuyili, Revathi Sankaran, and Ganeshkar in Kasalavu Nesam (1999)
    Kasalavu Nesam
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Rahman, Yuvarani, Vatsala Rajagopal, T.V. Varadarajan, Mohan V. Ram, Shanthi Ganesh, Deepa Venkat, Kavithalaya Krishnan, Roopa Shree, and Venu Arvind in Kadhal Pagadai (1996)
    Kadhal Pagadai
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Kalki (1996)
    Kalki
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Ramesh Aravind, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Sarath Babu, Senthil, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Arvind Swamy, Charlie, and Sathyapriya in Duet (1994)
    Duet
    6.4
    • Director
    • 1994
  • Jathi Malli (1993)
    Jathi Malli
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Vaaname Ellai (1992)
    Vaaname Ellai
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Mammootty, Bhanupriya, Geetha, and Madhoo in Azhakan (1991)
    Azhakan
    7.1
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
    Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
    7.5
    • Director
    • 1990

Producer

  • Yevaru
    Short
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Yuvasri, Kuyili, Saakshi Siva, Shanthi Williams, and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli in Shanthi Nilayam (2011)
    Shanthi Nilayam
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 2011–2012
  • Nassar, Prakash Raj, Ravi Mohan, and Kamna Jethmalani in Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
    Idhaya Thirudan
    3.4
    • producer
    • 2006
  • Ayya (2005)
    Ayya
    5.9
    • producer
    • 2005
  • Pooveli (1998)
    Pooveli
    7.0
    • producer
    • 1998
  • Marmadesam (1997)
    Marmadesam
    9.6
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1997
  • Janakaraj, Madhoo, and Arvind Swamy in Roja (1992)
    Roja
    8.1
    • producer
    • 1992
  • Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990)
    Unnai Solli Kutramillai
    4.9
    • producer
    • 1990
  • Delhi Ganesh, Lakshmi, Rajinikanth, and Sathyaraj in Sri Raghavendra (1985)
    Sri Raghavendra
    7.1
    • producer
    • 1985
  • Pudhiavan
    • producer
    • 1984
  • 47 Natkal (1981)
    47 Natkal
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1981

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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Kailasam Balachander
  • Born
    • July 9, 1930
    • Nannilam, Madras Presidency, British India
  • Died
    • December 23, 2014
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India(complications from a urinary tract infection)
  • Spouse
    • Rajam1956 - December 23, 2014 (his death, 3 children)

Did you know

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    Was directing the shelved movie "Baali Umar Ko Salaam" (1983). Starring Raghu Khosla ( son of producer Ramesh Khosla), Tanvi Azmi (Replaced Mandakini) Music by Rahul Dev Burman, Produced by Ramesh Khosla, Directed by K.Balachander.
  • Nicknames
    • KB
    • Iyakunar Sigaram

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