Biography
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.
Directed 47
2000s
- 2006
Poi
Director
- 2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Director
1990s
- 1996
Kalki
Director
- 1994
Duet
Director
- 1992
Vaaname Ellai
Director
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Director
- 1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Director
Rudraveena
Director
- 1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Director
- 1986
Punnagai Mannan
Director
Sundara Swapnagalu
Director
- 1985
Sindhu Bhairavi
Director
Mugila Mallige
Director
- 1984
Ek Nai Paheli
Director
Achamillai Achamillai
Director
Eradu Rekhegalu
Director
- 1983
Poikkal Kudhirai
Director
Zara Si Zindagi
Director
- 1982
Agni Sakshi
Director
- 1981
Thanneer... Thanneer...
Director
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Director
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Nool Veli
Director
Idi Katha Kaadu
Director
Ninaithale Inikkum
Director
- 1978
Thappu Thalangal
Director
Maro Charitra
Director
- 1977
Aaina
Director
- 1976
Moondru Mudichu
Director
Manmadha Leelai
Director
Anthuleni Katha
Director
- 1975
Apoorva Raagangal
Director
- 1974
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Director
Naan Avanillai
Director
- 1973
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Director
Arangetram
Director
- 1972
Velli Vizha
Director
1960s
- 1969
Iru Kodugal
Director
Poova Thalaiya
Director
- 1968
Ethir Neechal
Director
- 1967
Bama Vijayam
Director
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Director
- 1966
Wrote 64
2000s
- 2007
Naan Avan Illai
Writer
- 2006
Poi
Writer
- 2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Screenplay, Dialogue
1990s
- 1998
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
Original Story
- 1996
Kalki
Writer
- 1994
Duet
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
- 1993
Server Somanna
Story, Screenplay
- 1992
Mavanige Thakka Aliya
Story
Vaaname Ellai
Writer
- 1991
1980s
- 1989
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Writer
- 1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Writer
Rudraveena
Writer
- 1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Writer
- 1986
Punnagai Mannan
Writer
Sundara Swapnagalu
Screenplay
- 1985
Sindhu Bhairavi
Writer
Mugila Mallige
Writer
- 1984
Ek Nai Paheli
Writer
Achamillai Achamillai
Writer
Eradu Rekhegalu
Writer
- 1983
Karune Illada Kanoonu
Theatre Play
Poikkal Kudhirai
Screenplay
Zara Si Zindagi
Screenplay, Story
- 1982
Agni Sakshi
Writer
Jeevan Dhaara
Original Story
- 1981
Thanneer... Thanneer...
Writer
Netrikan
Screenplay
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Writer
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Kazhukan
Original Story
Nool Veli
Screenplay
Ninaithale Inikkum
Screenplay
- 1978
Thappu Thalangal
Writer
Maro Charitra
Story, Screenplay
- 1977
Aaina
Writer
- 1976
Moondru Mudichu
Screenplay
Manmadha Leelai
Writer
Anthuleni Katha
Screenplay
- 1975
Apoorva Raagangal
Screenplay, Story, Dialogue, Writer
- 1974
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Dialogue, Screenplay, Writer
Naan Avanillai
Writer
- 1973
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Screenplay
Do Phool
Story
Arangetram
Writer
- 1972
Velli Vizha
Writer
Haar Jeet
Story
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Writer
- 1971
Main Sunder Hoon
Original Story
Lakhon Mein Ek
Story
- 1970
Mastana
Original Story
Bheekara Nimishangal
Story
1960s
- 1969
Iru Kodugal
Screenplay
Poova Thalaiya
Story, Screenplay
- 1968
Teen Bahuraniyan
Original Story
Ethir Neechal
Screenplay, Story
- 1967
Bama Vijayam
Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Screenplay
- 1966
- 1965
Oonche Log
Original Story
- 1964
Server Sundaram
Original Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
Produced 5
2000s
- 2006
Idhaya Thirudan
Producer
1990s
- 1998
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Producer
- 1992
1980s
- 1987
- 1985
Sri Raghavendrar
Producer
Acted in 3
2010s
- 2015
Uttama Villain
Margadarsi
- 2010
Rettaisuzhi
Ramaswamy
2000s
- 2006
Poi
Cameo appearance
Appearances1
2000s
- 2008
Kuselan
Self