K. Balachander filmography
This following is the list of films to which K. Balachander has contributed. He has written and directed nearly 80 films and has worked in more than 100 films either as director or writer in predominantly Tamil-language films. He has directed some Telugu films while the rest of his Telugu, Hindi and Kannada films were either remakes or simultaneously shot versions of his Tamil films. He has also directed Tamil remakes of Telugu films. He has produced one Malayalam film.
Films
As director
As actor
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kalki | Movie director | Special appearances |
| 2002 | Kadhal Virus | Himself | |
| 2006 | Poi | The man who plays dice with fate | |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Himself | |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi | Ramaswamy | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2015 | Uthama Villain | Margadarshi | Posthumous Film |
As writer
This is a list of films that he wrote but did not direct.
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Dheiva Thaai | |
| Server Sundaram | ||
| 1965 | Poojaikku Vandha Malar | |
| Neela Vanam |
As producer
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Idanilangal | Malayalam |
Television serials
- Rail Sneham (DD Podhigai)
- Raghu Vamsam (Sun TV)
- Balachanderin Chinna Thiraigal
- Ramany vs Ramany (Raj TV)
- Rayil Sneham (Doordarshan)
- Jannal-1 Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal (Sun TV/Raj TV)
- Jannal-2 Adutha Veetu Kavithai (Sun TV/Raj TV)
- Jannal-3 Ammavukku Rendula Raagu (Sun TV/Raj TV)
- Jannal-4 Marabu Kavithaigal (Raj TV)
- Kasalavu Nesam (Sun TV/Raj TV/ Vasanth TV)
- Kadhal Pagadai (Sun TV)
- Premi (Sun TV/Raj TV)
- Kai Alavu Manasu (Sun TV/ Raj TV/ Vasanth TV)
- Sahana (Jaya TV)
- Shanthi Nilayam (TV series) (Jaya TV)
- Anni (Jaya TV)
- Engirrundho Vandhaal (Jaya TV)
- Nilavai pidippom (Raj TV)
- Kadhal Ondru Vangivandhean (Sun TV)
- Comedy Colony (Jaya TV)
- Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri (Kalaignar TV)
- Chhoti Si Asha (Hindi) (Sony Entertainment Television)
- Anandham Vilayadum Veedu (Kalaignar TV)
- Sollathaan Ninaikiren (Zee Tamil)