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S. Balachander

Born January 18, 1927 · Mylapore, Madras Presidency, British India

Died April 13, 1990 · aged 63

Sundaram Balachander (18 January 1927 – 13 April 1990) was an Indian veena player and filmmaker. He directed, produced, and also composed music for a few of his films. In 1954 he directed Andha Naal, a classic Tamil film noir thriller. Balachander was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982.

Known For

Nadu Iravil

Nadu Iravil · 1970

MovieMysteryDrama

A murder-mystery, in which the friend of a wealthy, elderly couple tries to bring about a reconciliation between them on the one hand, and their their estranged relatives on the other.

Bommai

The business partner and some employees of the elderly Mr. Somasundaram plot to eliminate him by hiding a bomb inside a doll. Learning of the plot, a few others try to avert the calamity. The story consists of the series of events by which the doll keeps changing hands, while being chased by those involved in the plot, and also by those trying to prevent it from exploding.

Avana Ivan!?

Avana Ivan!? · 1962

MovieMysteryCrime

A man kills his lover in order to marry a wealthy woman. The murder is witnessed by two children and they try to reveal the truth which no one believes.

Andha Naal

Andha Naal · 1954

MovieThrillerCrime

Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.

Maragatham

Maragatham · 1959

MovieCrimeThriller

One day, a landlord belonging to a rich family gets murdered and the crime is imposed on Anandar, his innocent brother, and his lovely wife Karpagavalli.

Bhooloka Rambai

Bhooloka Rambai · 1958

Bhooloka Rambai

Story revolving around the friendship between a prince and the son of the Prime Minister. Their friendship is tested over many trials and tribulations as they fight all kinds of negative forces.

Koteeswaran

Koteeswaran · 1955

After completing their studies, best friends Chandru and Shankar return to their village and get shocked to learn about the prevalence of the dowry system. Soon, they raise their voices against it.

Penn

The action revolves around two friends played by Vyjayanthimala and Anjali Devi. In Tamil.

Filmography

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Nadu Iravil

Nadu Iravil · 1970

MovieMysteryDrama

A murder-mystery, in which the friend of a wealthy, elderly couple tries to bring about a reconciliation between them on the one hand, and their their estranged relatives on the other.

Director

Bommai

The business partner and some employees of the elderly Mr. Somasundaram plot to eliminate him by hiding a bomb inside a doll. Learning of the plot, a few others try to avert the calamity. The story consists of the series of events by which the doll keeps changing hands, while being chased by those involved in the plot, and also by those trying to prevent it from exploding.

Director

Avana Ivan!?

Avana Ivan!? · 1962

MovieMysteryCrime

A man kills his lover in order to marry a wealthy woman. The murder is witnessed by two children and they try to reveal the truth which no one believes.

Director

Andha Naal

Andha Naal · 1954

MovieThrillerCrime

Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.

Director

Maragatham

Maragatham · 1959

MovieCrimeThriller

One day, a landlord belonging to a rich family gets murdered and the crime is imposed on Anandar, his innocent brother, and his lovely wife Karpagavalli.

Maranamarthanda Zamindar / Anandar

Bhooloka Rambai

Bhooloka Rambai · 1958

Bhooloka Rambai

Story revolving around the friendship between a prince and the son of the Prime Minister. Their friendship is tested over many trials and tribulations as they fight all kinds of negative forces.

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Koteeswaran

Koteeswaran · 1955

After completing their studies, best friends Chandru and Shankar return to their village and get shocked to learn about the prevalence of the dowry system. Soon, they raise their voices against it.

Pasupathy

Penn

The action revolves around two friends played by Vyjayanthimala and Anjali Devi. In Tamil.

Sangham

Sangham · 1954

MovieRomanceComedy

Kamini, a pretty woman, and Raja, a handsome man, are in love, but Raja's parents do not approve of the match.

Chandram