Portrait of K. Balachander

Directing

K. Balachander

Career

Active from 1964 to 2015, busiest in 1981 with 6 main titles.

Average score
GoodWatch score72/100
Highest rated
Poster for Sindhu Bhairavi
Sindhu Bhairavi
GoodWatch score82/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 13 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.4 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.7 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.6 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.7 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.2 versus catalog average 5.9Style
K. Balachander Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Crime
    1.8, average 3.6
  • Scare
    0.9, average 2.6
  • Violence
    2.5, average 4.1
  • Uncanny
    1.0, average 2.5

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Family Drama 13
  • Social Commentary 12
  • Indian Cinema 10
  • Character-Driven 9
  • Emotional 8
  • Tamil Cinema 8
  • Nostalgic 6
  • Complex Relationships 5
  • Melodrama 5
  • Classic Film 4
  • Social Drama 4
  • Historical Setting 4

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

100
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2010s

3 titles ยท average score 70
Uttama Villain
Uttama Villain (2015)
GoodWatch score 70

as Margadarsi

Rettaisuzhi
Rettaisuzhi (2010)

as Ramaswamy

Maro Charitra
Maro Charitra (2010)

Original Story

2000s

4 titles ยท average score 50
Naan Avan Illai
Naan Avan Illai (2007)
GoodWatch score 62

Writer

Poi
Poi (2006)

as Cameo appearance

Idhaya Thirudan
Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
GoodWatch score 39

Producer

Paarthale Paravasam
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
GoodWatch score 50

Director, Screenplay

1990s

12 titles ยท average score 68
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
GoodWatch score 67

Original Story

Thulli Thirintha Kaalam
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998)

Producer

Vidukathai
Vidukathai (1997)

Producer

Kalki
Kalki (1996)

Writer, Director

Duet
Duet (1994)
GoodWatch score 58

Screenplay, Director

Jathi Malli
Jathi Malli (1993)

Director, Writer

Server Somanna
Server Somanna (1993)

Story, Screenplay

Vaaname Ellai
Vaaname Ellai (1992)

Writer, Director

Roja
Roja (1992)
GoodWatch score 79

Producer

Mavanige Thakka Aliya
Mavanige Thakka Aliya (1992)

Story

Azhagan
Azhagan (1991)
GoodWatch score 67

Director, Writer

Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)

Director, Screenplay

1980s

31 titles ยท average score 75
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
GoodWatch score 80

Writer, Director

Rudraveena
Rudraveena (1988)
GoodWatch score 79

Director, Writer

Velaikkaran
Velaikkaran (1987)
GoodWatch score 64

Dialogue, Screenplay

Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)

Director, Writer

Punnagai Mannan
Punnagai Mannan (1986)
GoodWatch score 80

Writer, Director

Sindhu Bhairavi
Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
GoodWatch score 82

Writer, Director

Poikkal Kudhirai
Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)

Director, Screenplay

Agni Sakshi
Agni Sakshi (1982)

Director, Writer

Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
GoodWatch score 77

Writer, Director

Thillu Mullu
Thillu Mullu (1981)
GoodWatch score 77

Director

47 Natkal
47 Natkal (1981)

Screenplay, Director

Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
GoodWatch score 80

Dialogue, Director

1970s

34 titles ยท average score 71
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)

Screenplay, Dialogue

Thappu Thalangal
Thappu Thalangal (1978)

Director, Writer

Maro Charitra
Maro Charitra (1978)
GoodWatch score 73

Screenplay, Director

Avargal
Avargal (1977)
GoodWatch score 71

Director, Writer

Aaina
Aaina (1977)

Writer, Director

Manmadha Leelai
Manmadha Leelai (1976)

Director, Writer

Anthuleni Katha
Anthuleni Katha (1976)

Screenplay, Director

Moondru Mudichu
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
GoodWatch score 69

Screenplay, Director

Apoorva Raagangal
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
GoodWatch score 77

Dialogue, Director

Arangetram
Arangetram (1973)

Director, Writer

Punnagai
Punnagai (1971)

Writer, Director

Navagraham
Navagraham (1970)

Screenplay, Story

1960s

16 titles ยท average score 79
Poova Thalaiya
Poova Thalaiya (1969)

Story, Screenplay

Iru Kodugal
Iru Kodugal (1969)

Director, Screenplay

Ethir Neechal
Ethir Neechal (1968)
GoodWatch score 79

Director, Story

Thamarai Nenjam
Thamarai Nenjam (1968)

Story, Director

Teen Bahuraniyan
Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)

Original Story

Bama Vijayam
Bama Vijayam (1967)

Dialogue, Story

Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)

Director, Screenplay

Major Chandrakanth
Major Chandrakanth (1966)

Director, Dialogue

Neerkumizhi
Neerkumizhi (1965)

Story, Director

Naanal
Naanal (1965)

Dialogue, Story

Poojaikku Vantha Malar
Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)

Story, Screenplay

Server Sundaram
Server Sundaram (1964)
GoodWatch score 80

Screenplay, Original Story