K. Balachander

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K. Balachander

Born July 9, 1930 · Nannilam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Died December 23, 2014 · aged 84

Kailasam Balachander was a renowned Indian film producer, director and screenwriter. He directed films predominantly in Tamil, in addition to some films in the Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi languages. Known for his distinct filmmaking style, the films he scripts and directs analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. Through his works, he contributed signif…

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Poikkal KudhiraiPoikkal Kudhirai · 1983
Poikkal Kudhirai
10.01983
MovieDrama
Poikkal Kudhirai is a 1983 Tamil-language Indian comedy feature film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kalaivani. Starring Viji and Raveendran, the film had Ramakrishna and lyricist Vaali making their acting debuts. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon. Poikkal Kuthirai is an hilarious depiction of how Sambandam (Vaali) — who bets on each and every small thing and wins — and Indu (Ramakrishnan) enter into a bet at a saloon owned by Muthu (Ravindar). The bet is that Indu will win Sambadam's daughter Janaki's (Viji) heart and marry her. If Muthu is successful in his mission, Sambandam will shave half of his moustache for their marriage. If he fails, Muthu will shave his head. Who wins the bet is the film's narrative.
Varumayin Niram SivappuVarumayin Niram Sivappu · 1980
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
7.91980
MovieDrama
Three educated but unemployed youth who have come to live in a bustling, harsh metropolis struggle to earn a living.
Bheekara NimishangalBheekara Nimishangal · 1970
Bheekara Nimishangal
7.01970
MovieRomanceFamily
Bheekara Nimishangal is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P Arunachalam. The film stars Sathyan, Madhu, Sheela and Adoor Bhasi in lead roles. The film had musical score by MS Baburaj
Nizhal NijamagirathuNizhal Nijamagirathu · 1978
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
7.01978
MovieDrama
Venkatchalam lives with his sister Indumathi, who hates men and vows to never get married. When Sanjeevi, Venkatchalam's friend, meets Indumathi, he falls in love with her.
Manmadha LeelaiManmadha Leelai · 1976
Manmadha Leelai
3.01976
MovieDramaRomance
Despite being married, Madhu, a womaniser, continues to pursue other women. However, he is shocked when he learns about his wife's dilemma.
AzhaganAzhagan · 1991
Azhagan
6.31991
MovieFamilyDrama
Azhagappan, a handsome widower with four children, gets caught in a dilemma where three different women are in love with him. Soon, the children devise a plan so that he gets married to one of them.
Sreekrishnapurathu NakshathrathilakkamSreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam · 1998
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
6.31998
MovieComedy
Three out of four brothers of a Malayali household are happily married while the fourth brother is engaged. When the beautiful Yamuna Rani becomes their new neighbour, she poses a threat to the wives.
Agni SakshiAgni Sakshi · 1982
Agni Sakshi
6.51982
MovieRomanceDrama
Aravindhan runs a dance school where he falls for his student Kannamma. However, soon after they get married, he realises that she is impossible to deal with and decides to help her.

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Poikkal KudhiraiPoikkal Kudhirai · 1983
Poikkal Kudhirai
10.01983
MovieDrama
Poikkal Kudhirai is a 1983 Tamil-language Indian comedy feature film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kalaivani. Starring Viji and Raveendran, the film had Ramakrishna and lyricist Vaali making their acting debuts. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon. Poikkal Kuthirai is an hilarious depiction of how Sambandam (Vaali) — who bets on each and every small thing and wins — and Indu (Ramakrishnan) enter into a bet at a saloon owned by Muthu (Ravindar). The bet is that Indu will win Sambadam's daughter Janaki's (Viji) heart and marry her. If Muthu is successful in his mission, Sambandam will shave half of his moustache for their marriage. If he fails, Muthu will shave his head. Who wins the bet is the film's narrative.

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