K. Balachander

K. Balachander

July 9, 1930 · 96 years old

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…

Known For

29 titles
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Roja

Roja

1992 · 2h 17m · Movie

A woman from a village in Tamil Nadu marries a sophisticated city dweller and moves with him to Kashmir, where all is rosy - until he gets kidnapped by militants.

8.1
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Uttama Villain

Uttama Villain

2015 · 2h 51m · Movie

Manoranjan, a superstar, is counting his last days due to brain tumor. How he goes about his final wish of doing a comedy film with his mentor Margadarsi forms the crux of the story.

7.3
3
Thillu Mullu

Thillu Mullu

1981 · 2h 16m · Movie

Chandran , a young man fools his boss and attempts to woo his boss' daughter.

8.6
4
Rudra Veena

Rudra Veena

1988 · 2h 50m · Movie

A classical singer believes in changing society through his music and will power.

8.6
5
Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Ek Duuje Ke Liye

1981 · 2h 47m · Movie

The cross-cultural romance between Vaasu and Sapna meets heavy opposition from their family, who vow to stop their union at any cost. As the star-crossed lovers forbidden love ensues, nothing will prepare them for their tragic des...

7.3
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Kuselan

Kuselan

2008 · 2h 45m · Movie

Story related to old friends ,after one being a popular actor and other being a barber and managing family.

4.9
7
Varumayin Niram Sigappu

Varumayin Niram Sigappu

1980 · 2h 18m · Movie

Poetical forces play in the life of an unemployed yet well educated young man.He finds the depth and the beauty of his principles yet fate leaves him in destitution

8.3
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Punnagai Mannan

Punnagai Mannan

1986 · 2h 33m · Movie

After a failed suicide attempt that ultimately leaves his lover dead, a dancer changes his life.

7.8
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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1988 · 2h 49m · Movie

Udhayamoorthi (Kamal Haasan), son of an orthodox Carnatic Musician, Marthandam Pillai, voices for social causes against his father's will and in a way gains the trust of local people and brings self-awareness in neighboring villages.

7.9
10
Edhir Neechal

Edhir Neechal

1968 · 2h 47m · Movie

An orphan who lives by doing odd jobs in a building complex falls in love with one of the residents

8.3
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Apoorva Raagangal

Apoorva Raagangal

1975 · 2h 24m · Movie

Drama and melodrama follow two relationships involving single parents.

7.6
12
Moondru Mudichu

Moondru Mudichu

1976 · 2h 11m · Movie

Roommates Prasath and Balaji both love Selvi. After Balaji's death, Selvi must marry Prasath's father.

7.6
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Maro Charithra

Maro Charithra

1978 · 2h 49m · Movie

Two lovers from differing cultural backgrounds are separated by their parents for one year in order to prove if their love is true.

7.8
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Duet

Duet

1994 · 2h 36m · Movie

2 brothers are part of a successful music band. When both the brothers fall in love with the same girl, the plot thickens.

6.4
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Ninaithale Inikkum

Ninaithale Inikkum

1979 · 2h 21m · Movie

The movie revolves around a music troop who travel to Singapore for a performance and how their life takes a turn when they meet their love partner.

6.7
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Netri Kann

Netri Kann

1981 · 2h 29m · Movie

A God- fearing son finds a way to teach a lesson to his sex- addict father.

7.3
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Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

2001 · 2h 26m · Movie

Movie revolves around a couple, their break-up after a dirty secret of one of them uncovers and its aftermath.

5.1
18
Azhakan

Azhakan

1991 · 2h 34m · Movie

Three women, four children, and many more people besides have deep love for a hotel owner, yet choosing the right partner for this man takes some doing.

7.0
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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

1989 · 2h 30m · Movie

A singer (Bharathi) who is tricked into marriage by his mother-in-law, his wife (Gowri )is enormously possessive about his fame and his female fans. One day they encounter into a fight and he decides escape from home. On the way h...

7.0
20
Avargal

Avargal

1977 · 2h 47m · Movie

The movie revolves around the trials and tribulations of Anu (Sujatha). Anu is a happy-go-lucky girl who is in love with her boyfriend. Her life changes when her father gets transferred to Mumbai (then Bombay). Her love life falls...

6.8
21
Idhaya Thirudan

Idhaya Thirudan

2006 · 2h 34m · Movie

A girl mails her pictures to a fictitious address but when the pictures are received by an actual person, the two meet and fall in love. Also, a police officer is interested in the girl.

3.4
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Zara Si Zindagi

Zara Si Zindagi

1983 · 2h 29m · Movie

Remake of Balachander's Tamil hit Varumayin Niram Sivappu, Kamal Haasan reprises his role as Raja, a graduate looking for work in capital, sharing a small home with two other unemployed youth. He falls in love with a struggling ac...

7.7
23
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai

Aval Oru Thodar Kathai

1974 · 2h 43m · Movie

Kavitha, a young woman, is the sole bread winner for her family. In order to fulfill their dreams and ambitions, she puts herself through the daily grind of working in an office maintaining a tough exterior at home and at office. ...

7.8
24
Thappu Thalangal

Thappu Thalangal

1978 · 2h 11m · Movie

A local thug and prostitute fell in love and they want to change their current lifestyle but society doesn't let them.

7.9
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Aaina

Aaina

1977 · 2h 30m · Movie

Shalini's mother attempts to poison her entire family when it crumbles financially, but Shalini intervenes and promises to improve their financial condition. Soon, Shalini's family prospers, but her means of income comes into ques...

6.5
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Anthuleni Katha

Anthuleni Katha

1976 · 2h 30m · Movie

The story of an elder sister trying to run a family devoid of father and a useless brother.

8.2
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Agni Sakshi

Agni Sakshi

1982 · 2h 31m · Movie

Loving husband trying to save his wife from the imaginary cage she has locked herself up in.

6.9
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Ninaithathu Yaaro

Ninaithathu Yaaro

2014 · 2h 10m · Movie

Ninaithathu Yaaro is a film about youngsters and modern relationships. The film stars an all new cast with Rejith Menon and Nimisha Suresh playing the lead pair.

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