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Balu Mahendra

Directing
Born: May 20, 1939 in Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Biography

Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran or commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was an Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor. Born into a Sri Lankan Tamil household, Mahendra developed a passion towards photography and literature at a tender age. He was drawn towards film-making after witnessing the shoot of David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai in Sri Lanka. He started his career a...

All Credits50 Titles

Film

49 Titles
Sathi Leelavathi
7.5
FILM
Sathi Leelavathi1995
Julie Ganapathi
7.3
FILM
Julie Ganapathi2003
Sadma
7.2
FILM
Sadma1983
Moodupani
4.2
FILM
Moodupani1980
Olangal
8.5
FILM
Olangal1982
Ponni
10.0
FILM
Ponni1976
Mullum Malarum
8.3
FILM
Mullum Malarum1978
Azhiyatha Kolangal
7.5
FILM
Azhiyatha Kolangal1979
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
8.0
FILM
Aur Ek Prem Kahani1996
Vasanthame Varuga
FILM
Vasanthame Varuga1983
Moondram Pirai
6.5
FILM
Moondram Pirai1982
Nellu
7.0
FILM
Nellu1974
Sankarabharanam
5.7
FILM
Sankarabharanam1980
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
6.0
FILM
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam2005
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
9.0
FILM
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi1979
Chattakkari
5.8
FILM
Chattakkari1974

Series

1 Title
Kathai Neram
SERIES
Kathai Neram2000–
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