K. Balachander
Kailasam Balachander was an Indian playwright, film director, film producer, screenwriter and actor who worked mainly in the Tamil cinema. He was well known for his distinct film-making style, which tackled unconventional themes and hard-hitting contemporary subject matter. Balachander's films are well known for their portrayal of women as bold personalities and central characters. Popularly referred to as Iyakkunar Sigaram, his films are usually centred on unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. He started his film career in 1964 as a screenwriter and graduated to a director with Neerkumizhi (1965).
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1984
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1984
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1983
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1983
Zara Si Zindagi
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1983
Kokilamma
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1983
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1982
Agni Sakshi
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1982
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1981
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1981
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1981
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1981
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1981
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1981
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1981
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1981
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1980
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1980
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1980
Tholi Kodi Koosindi
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1980