Balaji Sakthivel
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 at the box-office and earned the stars and the director instant recognition. His Vazhakku Enn 18/9 won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.Balaji Sakthivel is married to Dr. L.R.S. Kalanithi, who is an Associate Professor of English and Vice-principal (Students' Affairs) of Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai. They have two children, a daughter (B.K.Koushi Mahalakshmi) born in 2004 and a son (B.K.Vidhyadharan) born in 2007. Their native is Dindigul. They were residing in Virugambakkam, Chennai. But have recently moved to a nearby neighbourhood Ramapuram, Chennai.
| Known For | Directing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.7564 |
| Birthday | 1964-01-01 |
| Place of Birth | Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Also Known As | Balaji Shaktivel, |
2023
Good Night
7.283/23
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2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
6.2/63
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Mahaan
6.8/46
A man's family leaves him when he strays from the path of ideological living in his search for personal freedom. However, as he realizes his ambitions...
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Maaveeran
7.135/52
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Paramporul
6.6/5
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Kaari
0/0
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Kaari
2022
Sardar
6.75/28
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Idi Minnal Kadhal
0/0
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Nandhan
0/0
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Ninaithathu Yaaro
3/1
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 un...
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Ninaithathu Yaaro
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Asuran
7.591/115
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2020
Vaanam Kottatum
6.4/7
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Sorgavaasal
6.714/7
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DNA
6.2/6
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Kudumbasthan
7.2/10
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Viduthalai: Part II
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Oho Enthan Baby
5/5
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Parandhu Po
6.7/7
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Gandhi Kannadi
0/0
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Nooru Sami
0/0
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2026
Jana Nayagan
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Manusi
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0/0
A story that emphasises that the main task of religion is to develop humanity.
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Sardar 2
0/0
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