Balaji Sakthivel

Balaji Sakthivel
Born (1964-01-01) 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 a prominent Tamil film director,[3] 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 Kalanithi, who works as a Head of the Department in Guru Nanak Arts and Science College in Chennai. They have 2 children, a daughter (Dhanya) born in 2000 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

Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Writer
2002 Samurai Green tick Green tick Tamil
2004 Kaadhal Green tick Green tick Tamil
2007 Kalloori Green tick Green tick Tamil
2012 Vazhakku Enn 18/9 Green tick Green tick 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
2013 Black butterfly Red X Green tick Malayalam Remake of Vazhakku Enn 18/9
2013 Case No. 18/9 Red X Green tick Kannada Remake of Vazhakku Enn 18/9
2014 Chirodini Tumi Je Amar 2 Red X Green tick Bengali Remake of Vazhakku Enn 18/9
2018 Yaar Ivargal Green tick Green tick Tamil [4]
2018 Ra Ra Rajasekhar Green tick Green tick Tamil Delayed

References

  1. ↑ http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=554
  2. ↑ "Director Balaji Sakthivel". 600024. Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  3. ↑ Aruna V. Iyer (2012-06-26). "Cities / Tiruchirapalli : Director engages in a critical appreciation session of his latest release". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-07-17.
  4. ↑ "Balaji Sakthivel's next is Yaar Ivargal". Retrieved 1 October 2017.


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