Balaji Sakthivel is an Indian actor and director of Tamil films.[3] He is best known for directing the 2004 film, Kaadhal.[4]
Balaji Sakthivel | |
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 Balaji Sakthivel at Vaanam Kottatum Audio Launch | |
| Born | Balaji Muralidharan 1 January 1964[1] |
| Other names | Balaji Muralidharan |
| Occupation(s) | Writer and director,[2] |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse | L.R.S. Kalanithi Balaji |
| Children | 2 Vidhyadharan Balaji, Koushi Mahalakshmi |
Career edit
Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director to S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, Samurai for Vikram. After a two-year break, he released Kaadhal (2004) under the S Pictures banner, the production house of Shankar. In 2007, Kalloori has won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer. His Vazhakku Enn 18/9 (2012) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
Balaji Sakthivel made his onscreen debut in Dhanush's Asuran. Even before the release of the film, the director has bagged his next acting role in Mani Ratnam's next production Vaanam Kottatum (2020). He has been roped in to play an important role in the film directed by Dhana.[5] He has been signed to play one of the important characters in Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022).[6]
Filmography edit
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| 1995 | Chinna Mani | 
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Doctor (uncredited) | |
| 2002 | Samurai |
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| 2004 | Kaadhal |
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| 2007 | Kalloori |
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Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer | |
| 2012 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 |
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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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Inspector | |
| 2020 | Vaanam Kottatum |
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Velusaamy Thevar | |
| 2022 | Mahaan |
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Soosaiyappan | |
| Ponniyin Selvan: I |
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Vanangamudiyar | ||
| Sardar |
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Chidambaram | ||
| Kaari |
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Meena's father | ||
| 2023 | Viduthalai Part 1 |
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Village person | |
| Ponniyin Selvan: II |
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Vanangamudiyar | ||
| Good Night |
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House Owner | ||
| Maaveeran |
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Chief Minister | ||
| Modern Love Chennai |
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Web series Episode 2 - "Imaigal"[7] | ||
| Paramporul |
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Aadhi's Father/Professor | ||
| 2024 | Idi Minnal Kadhal |
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Govindraj | |
References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Profile of Director Balaji Sakthivel - Tamil Movie Data Base of Tamilstar.com". profile.tamilstar.com. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Balaji Sakthivel in Mani Ratnam's 'Vaanam Kottatum'". The Times of India.
- ^ "Filmmaker Balaji Sakthivel to be a part of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan starring Aishwarya Rai". 30 August 2020.
- ^ Hymavati, Ravali (8 May 2023). "Modern Love Chennai: This Thiagarajan Kumararaja's Web Series Will Premier On Amazon Prime From This Date". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
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