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K. Balachander

K. Balachander

Kailasam Balachander is an Indian producer, director and screenwriter for film. He has directed films in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi. He is known for his distinct filmmaking style; the films he scripts and directs analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. In his career, he has contributed to the Tamil film industry in South India, and has introduced hundreds of actors, actresses into Tamil cinema including Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth, Prakashraj and Vivek.

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Maro Charitra (2010)

Maro Charitra is a 2010 Telugu film, which is an adaptation of the 1978 film of the same name. The film stars Varun Sandesh and newcomer Anita in the lead roles. The film is produced by Dil Raju and directed by Ravi Yadav, Story by K. Bala Chandar, Dialogu ...

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Naan Avan Illai (2007)

Naan Avanillai (English: I'm not him) (2007) is a Tamil film directed by Selva. It is a remake of K. Balachander's classic of the same title, starring matinee idol Gemini Ganesan, which was a remake of 1962 Marathi language film To Mee Navhech (English: I ...

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Poi (2006)

Valluvanar is an upright political leader in Tamil Nadu much respected for his honesty and uprightness. And he refuses to compromise on this trait even when his only son Kamban finds himself in jail for no fault of his. The opposition party takes advantage ...

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Idhaya Thirudan (2006)

To rebel against her mother, Deepika, a young girl, sends explicit pictures of herself to a fictitious email address. However, the pictures are received by a real person and the two fall in love. ...

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Paarthale Paravasam (2001)

A doctor becomes an instant heartthrob after making an appearance in a movie and soon marries a woman. But just after their marriage, the truth about his past is revealed, which leads to complications, taking the couple a step closer to divorce. ...

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Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998)

Kausalya faces several difficulties when she tries to discipline a group of youngsters who are idlers and always cause huge embarrassment to their families. ...

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Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)

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. ...

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Vidukathai (1997)

A drama about the blossoming romantic relationship between a man in 40's and a girl of age 18. ...

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Kalki (1996)

Chellammaa (Geetha), a singer, is wedded to a chauvinistic, sadistic industrialist named Prakash (Prakash Raj). She is unable to beget a child and hence is the target of hurting words from Prakash and his mother. When he prohibits her from singing, it is t ...

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Duet (1994)

Two musical brothers look for love, only to have their quest end in tragedy for one. ...

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Jathi Malli (1993)

After her mother's murder, singer Sriranjani moves to Ooty and meets Kesavan, another dejected soul. Along come two run-away lovers, who bring a fresh perspective to the lives of these two. ...

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Roja (1992)

Roja lives in a Tamil village, and her sister is about to marry a man from the city, who decides to marry Roja instead and gets a job assignment in Kashmir, where some militants decide to kidnap them. ...

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Vaaname Ellai (1992)

The story involves five characters from different background, who got vexed with their lives, jointly decide to end their lives together, but begin a short journey of 100 days to live together happily before dying. After a series of events, arrival of orp ...

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Azhagan (1991)

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. ...

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Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)

In a small town, a married musician impregnates the maid, leading to disastrous consequences. In the city, a woman works as an extra in the films to raise her boy with the luxuries that she never got. ...

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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Bharti, a highly successful singer, escapes from his jealous wife who is unable to deal with his female fan following. He meets Jyothi, a dancer who has also escaped from her cruel husband. ...

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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)

The son of an orthodox Carnatic Musician spreads awareness about social causes against his father's will, and gains the trust of local people and brings self-awareness to neighbouring villages. ...

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Rudraveena (1988)

Suryam is the son of a great musician who wishes to change society through his music but his conservative father does not like his ways causing Suryam to leave home and fight his battle alone. ...

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Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)

Suhasini, a divorced nurse, is the sole wage earner of her large family and navigates various struggles in her life. One day, she meets a novelist who encourages her to get a new start in life. ...

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Velaikkaran (1987)

Ragupathy leaves his village for the city and finds a job at a 5-star hotel owned by a man in a relationship with his mother. When his life is threatened, Ragupathy decides to ensure his safety. ...

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Punnagai Mannan (1986)

Chandram and Ranjani are in love with each other, but when their parents go against their union, they decide to commit suicide by jumping from a cliff. Unfortunately, Ranjani loses her life instantly but Chandram survives, and becomes a dance master. ...

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Sundara Swapnagalu (1986)

Sundara Swapnagalu (Kannada: ಸುಂದರ ಸ್ವಪ್ನಗಳು) is a 1986 Kannada melodrama film directed by K. Balachander and written by Maniyan. The film featured Sridhar in the main role along with Ramesh Aravind, Devilalitha, Janani and Kuyi ...

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Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)

JKB, a talented Carnatic musician, struggles to connect with his wife, who cannot conceive a child. When he meets Sindhu, a music teacher, he finally finds his muse. ...

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Sri Raghavendrar (1985)

The story of the great Indian saint Raghavendra Swami. Born as Venkatanatha, he proved to be a very brilliant scholar from a very young age. After enduring a series of profound life challenges, he embraced sannyasa following his master and the divine. ...

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Kalyana Agathigal (1985)

Kalyana Agathigal is a 1985 Tamil language drama film directed by K. Balachander. The film features Saritha in lead role. The film was released on April 12, 1985. The film marked the acting debut of Nassar. The movie begins with a group of six women who li ...

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Mugila Mallige (1985)

Mugila Mallige (1985) starring Srinath, Saritha, Ashok, Ramakrishna, Pavithra, Shivaram, Rama Hariharan, Jayashree, Baby Lakshmi, Master Senthil, Baby Seetha and others. Directed by K Balachandar. Music by V S Narasimhan, Lyrics by R N Jayagopal. Saritha w ...

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Ek Nai Paheli (1984)

Ek Nai Paheli is a 1984 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan, Raaj Kumar, Hema Malini, Padmini Kohlapure and Suresh Oberoi. Ek Nai Paheli is an emotional family drama on unusual relationship. The movie is a r ...

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Achamillai Achamillai (1984)

Achamillai Achamillai is a 1984 Indian Tamil language political satire film directed by K. Balachander. It stars Rajesh and Saritha in the lead with Pavithra, Delhi Ganesh and Charle in other prominent roles. The film deals with party switching and depicts ...

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Poovilangu (1984)

A young man falls in love with a woman and the two get involved in a deeply passionate relationship. However, complications arise as the woman's father does not approve of their relationship. ...

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Eradu Rekhegalu (1984)

Eradu Rekhegalu is a 1984 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Srinath, Geetha and Saritha in the lead roles. Produced by Chandulal Jain, the film is a remake of 1969 Tamil hit Iru Kodugal starring Gemini Ganesan, S ...

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Karune Illada Kanoonu (1983)

After Kavita's brother kills her ex-boyfriend, he takes shelter in Major Chandrakanth's house. Later, inspector Shiva, the older son of Chandrakanth, is assigned the case. ...

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Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)

The eldest daughter takes the responsibility of supporting her mother and siblings after her father abandons them. She strives for the betterment of her family by living a selfless life. ...

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Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)

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 gues ...

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Kokilamma (1983)

Kokilamma is a 1983 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander. The title role of Kokilamma is played with humility by Saritha. It is a musical hit film with some excellent songs penned Acharya Atreya and music score provided by M. S. Viswanathan. The Andhra P ...

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Zara Si Zindagi (1983)

An MA in philosophy, Raja arrives in Delhi to look for employment and comes across Kusum, a struggling stage actress. They both face hardships in order to make a living. ...

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Agni Sakshi (1982)

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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Jeevan Dhaara (1982)

Mr. Shrivastav abandons his family for a life of hermitage. His family struggles to carry on financially in his absence, with two daughters: Sangeeta and Geeta forced to carry the burden of employment, while their brother Ashok gambles their earnings away ...

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Thanneer... Thanneer... (1981)

A small village in Tamil Nadu faces water scarcity. The film highlights the plight of the villagers and the sufferings they endure at the hands of bureaucrats when they try to resolve their problem. ...

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Netrikan (1981)

The story revolves around Chakravarthy (Older Rajini) who is a successful textile businessman in Coimbatore. He is a great womaniser (perhaps his only weakness) and picks up any women he wants. He has wife Meenakshi (Lakshmi), his son Santosh (also Rajini) ...

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Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)

Enga Ooru Kannagi is a 1981 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by K. Balachander, starring Saritha, Madhavi and Seema in lead roles. ...

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47 Natkal (1981)

Newlyweds Kumar and Vaishali travels to France. They stay in a country manor where, unbeknownst to Vaishali, Kumar's first wife already lives. He tells Vaishali that Lucy is his colleague, and Lucy that Vaishali is his sister. ...

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Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)

A love story between a Tamil man a North Indian woman, who are neighbours in Goa. They come from totally different backgrounds and can hardly speak the other's language. Their parents despise each other and they have regular skirmishes. When they admit the ...

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Thillu Mullu (1981)

Chandran lies to his boss that his mother is unwell to get a leave but gets caught. In order to save his job, he is forced to pretend to his boss that he has a good-for-nothing twin brother. ...

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Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)

Three educated but unemployed youth who have come to live in a bustling, harsh metropolis struggle to earn a living. ...

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Kazhukan (1979)

The lives of Velu, a rowdy, and Malathi, a prostitute, get complicated after they marry and decide to turn over a new leaf. However, the demons from their past lives keep haunting them at every step. ...

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Nool Veli (1979)

Bucchi Babu, an architect lives a life full of happiness with his wife Vidya and adopts Baby. Bucchi Babu has an affair with Baby. What happens when Vidya gets to know this? ...

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Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)

The heroine separates from her husband and lives as a single working mother. Enter into the life of the heroine two men who want to marry her. ...

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Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979)

The film tells the story of Chandru, a singer who is touring Singapore with his band where he meets his love interest Sona only to find that she is terminally ill. The movie takes a turn when Chandru finds out about Sona's cancer and decides to grant her f ...

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Thappu Thalangal (1978)

When Devu, a local thug, meets Sarasu, a prostitute, he falls in love with her. They decide to a lead a moral life after Devu commits an unforgettable crime. ...

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Maro Charitra (1978)

A young man and a woman fall in love with each other. However, their parents decide to test their relationship by separating the couple for a year. ...

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Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)

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. ...

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Aaina (1977)

An upper-caste Hindu Brahmin struggles to make ends meet forcing his daughter, Shalini, to take the burden of maintaining the family upon her shoulders ...

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Avargal (1977)

After a break-up with her boyfriend and a troubled marriage with Ramanathan, Anu is devastated. She finds solace when she meets Janardhan however, her troubled past soon catches up with her. ...

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Pattina Pravesam (1977)

The trials and tribulations of a family from a village that loses everything, in its attempt to make a living in the vast city, including its treasured self-esteem only to return empty-handed. ...

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Moondru Mudichu (1976)

Roommates Prasath and Balaji are both in love with Selvi. However, life takes an ugly turn when Balaji dies and Selvi is forced to marry Prasath's father. ...

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Manmadha Leelai (1976)

Despite being married, Madhu, a womaniser, continues to pursue other women. However, he is shocked when he learns about his wife's dilemma. ...

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Anthuleni Katha (1976)

Saritha sacrifices her comforts and the prospect of a life with her boyfriend for the sake of her family. Things take a turn when her boss proposes to marry her. ...

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Apoorva Raagangal (1975)

A young man and an older woman fall in love and decide to marry. However, their lives become more complicated when he learns that his father is in love with the same woman's daughter. ...

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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)

Kavitha, a young woman, is the sole bread winner for her family. In order to fulfill their dreams and ambitions, she puts herself through the daily grind of working in an office maintaining a tough exterior at home and at office. The delays in her marriage ...

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Naan Avanillai (1974)

A man is arrested and appears in court for conning and betraying four women, posing as four different men. ...

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Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)

Kamala, Manjula and Pushpa are sisters, each attracted to Raghavan, their tenant. Raghavan falls in love with Pushpa. However, things take a turn for the worse, when Pushpa sacrifices herself to the whims of Kamal, a playboy, to save her friend Sudha from ...

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Do Phool (1973)

A wealthy man disowns his two irresponsible sons to teach them a lesson. One of them plays a prank by claiming that he has murdered his brother but soon, a mysterious body stuns everyone. ...

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Arangetram (1973)

Lalitha is the eldest daughter of a pious and conservative Brahmin family. She has eight siblings and poverty rules reign. She decides to take up the family mantle and goes to work. Due to family needs and ill fate, she ends up as a prostitute but manages ...

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Velli Vizha (1972)

Bala, a tennis champion, is happily married to his wife and children. Things get difficult for him after his fan Sheela comes into his life and they develop feelings for each other. ...

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Haar Jeet (1972)

Kamal, a governess, falls in love with Ashok. Things, however, take an odd turn when Ashok marries her friend, Radha. Soon after the marriage, Radha meets with an accident. ...

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Aaradimanninte Janmi (1972)

A young doctor falls in love with her patient. Matters are not smooth for them as the doctor's father is against this relationship. Another patient, who is terminally ill, decides to help them. ...

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Kanna Nalama (1972)

Kanna Nalama is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. ...

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Punnagai (1971)

Punnagai means Smile. Smile which has many emotions and represents many gestures and expressions of life. Punnagai is a story of five friends Satya(Gemini Ganesan), Rajan(Muthuraman), Haniff who studied in the same college, while graduating they took an oa ...

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Main Sunder Hoon (1971)

Sundar, a waiter, is in love with Radha but does not have the courage to tell her. When he becomes a successful comedian, he confesses his feelings to her, only to find that she loves someone else. ...

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Nootrukku Nooru (1971)

A reputed college professor is accused of sexual harassment by three women including his students and his neighbor. His fiancee sets out to investigate the truth behind the accusations. ...

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Nangu Suvargal (1971)

Directed by K Balachander, Music by M.S. Viswanathan, and starring Vanishree, Vijayalalitha, Jaishankar. ...

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Lakhon Mein Ek (1971)

An abused homeless male and a mentally-challenged woman become friends. ...

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Kaviya Thalaivi (1970)

Devi is in love with Suresh, a lawyer, but is forced to marry Paranthaman, an alcoholic gambler. Devi escapes from him, and obtains work as a dancer in Hyderabad where she gives birth to a daughter named Krishna. When Vasu tries to kidnap the child, she ha ...

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Mastana (1970)

A poor and lonely woman strikes up a friendship with a rich but neglected child, but her parents refuse to let their child see her - until she falls gravely ill. ...

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Navagraham (1970)

Written & Directed by K. Balachander. Comedy Drama. ...

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Ethiroli (1970)

Shankar is a lawyer and a man with a heart of gold. One of his clients entrusts huge amount of money to him, which gets stolen before he deposits it in the court. When his attempts to borrow money fails, accidentally a boxful of money and jewels reach his ...

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Bheekara Nimishangal (1970)

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. ...

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Patham Pasali (1970)

Pathaam Pasali is a 1970 film starring Gemini Ganesan, Nagesh, Rajashree and Vijayalalitha in the lead roles. The music was by V. Kumar and directed by K. Balachander. ...

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Iru Kodugal (1969)

A man's new family deals with his secret past when his previous wife is assigned to work with him in the same collector's office. ...

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Poova Thalaiya (1969)

Ganesan is a widower and Paruvathamma is his mother in law. Shankar is the younger brother of Ganesan and he falls in love with Paruvathamma . A healthy competition takes place between evil minded S. Paruvathamma and Shankar so as to overthrow one another. ...

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Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)

Teen Bahuraniyan (English: Three Daughters-In-Law) is a 1968 family comedy movie. The film is a remake of 1967 Tamil movie Bama Vijayam (Bama's Visit). The film's three lead ladies reprise their roles from the original movie. Teen Bahuraniyan is family sto ...

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Thamarai Nenjam (1968)

Story of a woman who falls in love with a man who's in love with her friend. She sacrifices her love and writes weekly stories in a magazine about her own life. Will she be able to find love in the end? Will her character in the story be able to find love? ...

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Ethir Neechal (1968)

Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who lives there in return for shelter and food. He is exploited by everyone who lives there until he falls for a girl who moves into the building. ...

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Sukha Dukhalu (1968)

Vanishree plays the role of a young college girl from a middle class family. She is being taken care by a her older brother (who is also young, no parents ). She goes on a college tour and one of her classmates takes advantage of her when both end up alone ...

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Bama Vijayam (1967)

The arrival of Bama, a famous actress, in their neighborhood excites the daughters-in-law of Ethiriraj. They invite her to their house and begin to spend lavishly to showcase their affluence. ...

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Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)

A man experiences culture shock after arriving in Madras for the first time. ...

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Major Chandrakanth (1966)

When Vimala's wayward lover Rajnikant is killed by her brother Mohan, the brother is sheltered from the police by the victim's blind father, Major Chandrakanth. The major's elder son, the zealous cop Srikanth, is in charge of finding Mohan, whom he finally ...

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Naanal (1965)

Four jailbirds break into a rich man's house with an intent to kill and suddenly realize their humane side. ...

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Neela Vanam (1965)

Babu and Vimala are lovers. However, under a circumstance Babu is forced to get married with dying Gowri without the acknowledgement of Vimala. Vimala and Gowri are friends. Shocked by the fact her lover get married to Gowri, Vimala and Babu tried to keep ...

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Oonche Log (1965)

A blind, principled Major Chandrakant takes in a stranger on the run, unaware the man murdered his younger, irresponsible son who had abandoned a pregnant woman, leading to her suicide. The Major's elder son, a police inspector, is investigating the murder ...

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Neerkumizhi (1965)

Cancer affected young man and leg fractured man sharing their flashbacks in hospital. Sethu falls in love to Dr. Indra and both knows that he do not have longer life. ...

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Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)

Poojaikku Vantha Malar - It is a story about two thick friends Suresh (Gemini Ganesan) and Ravi (Muthuraman) who studied in same college and works in a same company. This story potrays about the relationship of two best friends and then how their relations ...

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Server Sundaram (1964)

Sundaram, a hotel employee, dreams of becoming an actor. He meets Vijaya, who admires his innocence and sincerity, and falls in love with her. But Raghavan, Sundaram's best friend, hides the fact that he is engaged to Vijaya. ...

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Dheiva Thaai (1964)

Maran, a police officer, grows up with the belief that his father was killed in a tragic accident. However, when he sets out to investigate a case, he learns that his father leads a terrorist group. ...

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Movies Starring K. Balachander (5)

Uttama Villain (2015)

Superstar Manoranjan learns that he has only a few days to live and approaches his mentor, director Margadarisi to direct his next project — a folklore-ish comedy about a man who keeps cheating death and his role in saving a kingdom. Meanwhile, he has to ...

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Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)

A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband. ...

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Rettaisuzhi (2010)

Rettaichuzhi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by newcomer Thamira. It stars ace filmmakers K. Balachander and Bharathiraja in lead roles along with Anjali, debutant Aari, Manobala, Ilavarasu, Karunas and Jayachitra in support ...

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Kuselan (2008)

Balakrishnan and Ashok are two childhood friends who lose touch with each other. One of them goes on to become a national figure and the other, a village barber. ...

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Poi (2006)

Valluvanar is an upright political leader in Tamil Nadu much respected for his honesty and uprightness. And he refuses to compromise on this trait even when his only son Kamban finds himself in jail for no fault of his. The opposition party takes advantage ...

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