Balaji Sakthivel

Balaji Sakthivel (61)

1964-01-01 | Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Movies as Director

On Movies

  • Kudumbasthan
  • Viduthalai: Part II
  • Sorgavaasal
  • Nandhan
  • Idi Minnal Kadhal
  • Paramporul
  • Maaveeran
  • Good Night
  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
  • Kaari
  • Sardar
  • Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
  • Mahaan
  • Vaanam Kottatum
  • Asuran
  • Ninaithathu Yaaro

Series as Director

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