Directing
Balaji Sakthivel
Born January 1, 1964 · Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India (age 62)
Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director of popular director S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, Samurai for Vikram - however despite receiving positive reviews, did not make it big at the box-office. After a two-year break, he released Kaadhal under the S Pictures banner, the production house of Shankar. The film starring relatively new actors, Bharath and Sandhya made it big …
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Jana Nayagan · 2026Jana Nayagan
★ 5.32026
MovieActionDrama
A clash of ideologies. One stands for the people, the other feeds on control. Their paths collided once before. Years later, a child’s silent fear ignites the past, drawing a former police officer into a battle far bigger than personal revenge.
Nooru Sami · 2026Nooru Sami
2026
MovieDramaFamily
Selvi, a widowed mother, devotes her life to raising her two sons in a conservative village. Years later, unfulfilled life comes back into focus, challenging deep-rooted traditions. As family and society strongly oppose change, Selvi must choose between societal expectations and her own happiness.
Kudumbasthan · 2025Kudumbasthan
★ 7.22025
MovieFamilyDrama
Naveen's relationship with his parents becomes strained after he marries a oppressed-caste girl. Though they eventually reconcile, his sudden unemployment puts him in a difficult position. As financial pressures mount, Naveen must navigate societal challenges and personal struggles to regain stability and rebuild harmony within his middle-class family.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I · 2022Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
★ 7.12022
MovieActionAdventure
The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?
Sardar · 2022Sardar
★ 6.82022
MovieThrillerAction
An espionage agent who is branded a traitor returns from exile to take down a dubious water project and safeguard the country.
Sorgavaasal · 2024Sorgavaasal
★ 6.72024
MovieActionCrime
A common man imprisoned in a corrupt system questions whether jails truly rehabilitate or push individuals deeper into crime's abyss.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II · 2023Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
★ 6.22023
MovieActionAdventure
968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.
Black Butterfly · 2013Black Butterfly
★ 5.02013
Movie
The story of Black Butterfly focuses on how certain pranks played by plus two students, later turn out to be serious troubles in the life of many. The film portrays the theme of romantic love between two pairs of lovers. Reena enters the life of Benny who has lost his parents. The other pair is a plus two student Deepak and his lover Aarathi. The story revolves around these characters.
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