Balaji Sakthivel
Balaji Sakthivel is a prominent Tamil film director,[3] best known for directing the 2004 film, Kaadhal.
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Balaji Sakthivel At The ‘Vaanam Kottatum’ Audio Launch | |
Born | [1] Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India | 1 January 1964
Occupation | Writer, director[2] |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse(s) | Dr.L.R.S.Kalanithi |
Career
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.
Personal life
Balaji Sakthivel is married to Kalanithi, who is an Associate Professor and Vice-Principal (Shift 1) of Guru Nanak College in Chennai. They have two children, a daughter (Dhanya) born in 2004 and a son born in 2007. Their native is Dindugal. They were residing in Virugambakkam, Chennai. But have recently moved to a nearby neighborhood Ramapuram, Chennai.
Filmography
- Director
Year | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | |
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Director | Writer | ||||
2002 | Samurai | Tamil | |||
2004 | Kaadhal | Tamil | |||
2007 | Kalloori | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer | ||
2012 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | Tamil | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil Vijay Award for Best Director | ||
TBA | Yaar Ivargal | Tamil | Delayed[4] | ||
TBA | Ra Ra Rajasekhar | Tamil | Delayed[5] |
- Actor
- Asuran (2019)
- Vaanam Kottatum (2020)
References
- "Balaji Sakthivel". TANTIS. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- "Director Balaji Sakthivel". 600024. Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- Aruna V. Iyer (26 June 2012). "Cities / Tiruchirapalli : Director engages in a critical appreciation session of his latest release". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 July 2012.
- "Balaji Sakthivel's next is Yaar Ivargal". Retrieved 1 October 2017.
- https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/update-on-balaji-sakthivels-ra-ra-rajasekhar.html
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