Directing
Balu Mahendra
- Career
Active from 1972 to 2013, busiest in 1975 with 7 main titles.
- Average score
73/100
- Highest rated
Mullum Malarum88/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 8 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Adrenaline2.9, average 4.8
- Pop Culture0.5, average 2.2
- Dark Humor1.1, average 2.8
- Absurdist Humor0.5, average 2.0
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Indian Cinema 8
- Family Drama 5
- Melancholy 5
- Emotional 5
- Social Commentary 5
- Nostalgic 5
- Tamil Cinema 4
- Romance 4
- Melodrama 4
- Rural Setting 4
- Character-Driven 3
- Malayalam Cinema 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
IlaiyaraajaActorSathi Leelavathi, Veedu, Vasanthame Varuga, Oomakkuyil, Neengal Kettavai, +18 more- DD. VasuEditorOomakkuyil, Neengal Kettavai, Moondram Pirai, Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal..., Olangal, +8 more
Adoor BhasiActorNellu, Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu, Cheenavala, Rajahamsam, Maaya, +3 more
ShobaActorManavoori Pandavulu, Ulkadal, Kokila, Tharam Marindi, Azhiyatha Kolangal, +2 more
SankaradiActorNellu, Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu, Cheenavala, Maaya, Makkal, +2 more
M. S. ManiEditorTourist Bungalow, Makkal, Abhimanavanthulu, Ponni, Anuragalu, +2 more
G DevarajanComposerRajahamsam, Makkal, Chattakkari, Ponni, Chuvanna Sandhyakal, +2 more
Prem NazirActorNellu, Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu, Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty, Cheenavala, Rajahamsam, +1 more
Kamal HaasanActorSathi Leelavathi, Moondram Pirai, Sadma, Kokila, Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi, +1 more
K. S. SethumadhavanWriterMakkal, Chattakkari, Chuvanna Sandhyakal, Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree, Chukku, +1 more
Thoppil BhasiWriterPanimudakku, Chattakkari, Ponni, Chuvanna Sandhyakal, Missi, +1 more
ArchanaActorVeedu, Neengal Kettavai, Rettai Vaal Kuruvi, Nireekshana, Sandhya Raagam
Movies and TV shows
622010s
1 title
as Grandfather
2000s
4 titles · average score 71
GoodWatch score 54Director, Editor
GoodWatch score 87Original Story
Screenplay, Director
Director of Photography, Director
1990s
8 titles · average score 76
Screenplay, Director
Screenplay, Story
GoodWatch score 76Editor, Screenplay
Editor, Director
Screenplay, Editor
Editor, Director of Photography
Director
Director of Photography
1980s
18 titles · average score 74
GoodWatch score 84Director, Editor
Director, Director of Photography
Director, Editor
GoodWatch score 74Director, Screenplay
Director of Photography, Screenplay
Director of Photography, Director
GoodWatch score 78Story, Director of Photography
GoodWatch score 76Director of Photography
GoodWatch score 76Director, Screenplay
Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 73Director of Photography
GoodWatch score 56Director, Screenplay
1970s
31 titles · average score 88
Director, Screenplay
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
GoodWatch score 88Director of Photography
Screenplay, Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography