Directing
Balu Mahendra
- Titles
- 49movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 1972 to 2013, busiest in 1983 with 5 main titles.
- Directed
- 27titles as director
- Average score
72/100
- Highest rated
Mullum Malarum89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 4 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Pathos8.5average 5.2
- Melancholy7.8average 4.7
- Contemporary Realism7.8average 5.2
- Psychological8.0average 5.6
- Family Dynamics6.5average 4.7
- Romance5.0average 3.8
- Social Commentary6.0average 4.9
- Tension7.0average 6.1
Rarely in their work
- Dark Humor0.8, average 2.9
- Satire & Parody0.3, average 2.3
- Pop Culture0.3, average 2.2
- Wonder1.5, average 3.4
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Indian Cinema 3
- Melodrama 2
- Nostalgic 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Rural Setting 2
- Character Study 2
- Psychological Depth 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
IlaiyaraajaActorSathi Leelavathi, Neengal Kettavai, Moondram Pirai, Oomakkuyil, Julie Ganapathi, +17 more- DD. VasuEditorNeengal Kettavai, Moondram Pirai, Oomakkuyil, Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal, Sadma, +7 more
ShobaActorManavoori Pandavulu, Mullum Malarum, Kokila, Ulkadal, Moodupani, +1 more
Kamal HaasanActorSathi Leelavathi, Moondram Pirai, Sadma, Kokila, Azhiyatha Kolangal, +1 more
Adoor BhasiActorMaaya, Nellu, Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu, Yathra, Chattakkari
ArchanaActorNeengal Kettavai, Rettai Vaal Kuruvi, Veedu, Nireekshana, Sandhya Raagam
SankaradiActorMaaya, Nellu, Ulkadal, Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
BhanuchanderActorNeengal Kettavai, Veedu, Moodupani, Nireekshana
G DevarajanComposerChukku, Chuvanna Sandhyakal, Chattakkari, Ponni
Salil ChowdhuryComposerNellu, Kokila, Raagam, Azhiyatha Kolangal
Thikkurissy Sukumaran NairActorMaaya, Nellu, Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
Mohan SharmaActorNellu, Chattakkari, Prayanam
Movies and TV shows
492010s
1 title
as Grandfather
2000s
4 titles · average score 49
49
Story, Screenplay
Original Story
Director, Director of Photography
Director of Photography, Dialogue
1990s
8 titles · average score 80
Screenplay, Editor
Screenplay, Story
80
Director, Director of Photography
Editor, Director of Photography
Story, Director of Photography
Editor, Director of Photography
Director
Director of Photography
1980s
16 titles · average score 72
Screenplay, Dialogue
Director, Dialogue
Director, Director of Photography
75
Director of Photography, Director
83
Director of Photography, Director
73
Director of Photography
Director, Screenplay
74
Director, Story
Director, Editor
Dialogue, Screenplay
71
Director of Photography
55
Writer, Director
1970s
20 titles · average score 89
Director of Photography
Director, Screenplay
Director of Photography
89
Director of Photography
Screenplay, Director
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography, Story
Director of Photography
Cinematography
Director of Photography