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Balaji Sakthivel | |
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 Balaji Sakthivel at Vaanam Kottatum Audio Launch | |
| Born | 1 January 1964[1] Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Writer, director[2] |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Dr.L.R.S. Kalanithi |
Balaji Sakthivel is an Indian director of Tamil films.[3] He is best known for directing the 2004 film, Kaadhal.
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 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.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | ||
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| 2002 | Samurai | 
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| 2004 | Kaadhal |
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| 2007 | Kalloori |
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Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer |
| 2012 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 |
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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 |
| 2019 | Asuran |
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| 2020 | Vaanam Kottatum |
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Tamil | |
| TBA | Yaar Ivargal |
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Tamil | Delayed[4] |
| TBA | Ra Ra Rajasekhar |
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Tamil | Delayed[5] |
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.
- ↑ "Update on Balaji Sakthivel's Ra Ra Rajasekhar". Behindwoods. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
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