K. Balachander
Person
0
Popularity
5
Credits
1930
Born
Tamil Nadu
Origin
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.
Known For
Directing
Birthday
1930-07-09
Place of Birth
Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Died
2014-12-23
Also Known As
K Balachandar, Kailasam Balachander
