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Balu Mahendra(1939-2014)

  • Cinematographer
  • Director
  • Writer
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Balu Mahendra was born on 20 May 1939 in Sri Lanka. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Moondram Pirai (1982), Kokila (1977) and Sandhya Raagam (1989). He was married to Ahileshwari. He died on 13 February 2014 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
BornMay 20, 1939
DiedFebruary 13, 2014(74)
BornMay 20, 1939
DiedFebruary 13, 2014(74)
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  • Awards
    • 11 wins & 4 nominations total

Known for

Sridevi, Kamal Haasan, and Silk Smitha in Moondram Pirai (1982)
Moondram Pirai
8.6
  • Cinematographer
  • 1982
Shobha in Kokila (1977)
Kokila
7.9
  • Cinematographer
  • 1977
Sandhya Raagam (1989)
Sandhya Raagam
8.3
  • Cinematographer
  • 1989
Veedu (1988)
Veedu
8.4
  • Cinematographer
  • 1988

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • M. Sasikumar and Vinodhini Vaidynathan in Thalaimuraigal (2013)
    Thalaimuraigal
    7.5
    • Cinematographer
    • 2013
  • Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996)
    Aur Ek Prem Kahani
    7.7
    • Cinematographer
    • 1996
  • Ramesh Aravind, Kamal Haasan, Heera Rajgopal, and Kovai Sarala in Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
    Sathi Leelavathi
    8.1
    • Cinematographer
    • 1995
  • Nizhalgal Ravi, Revathi, Rohini, and Arvind Swamy in Marupadiyam (1993)
    Marupadiyam
    7.5
    • Cinematographer
    • 1993
  • Sandhya Raagam (1989)
    Sandhya Raagam
    8.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 1989
  • Veedu (1988)
    Veedu
    8.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 1988
  • Archana, Mohan, and Radhika Sarathkumar in Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
    Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
    7.0
    • Cinematographer
    • 1987
  • Shobana in Yaathra (1985)
    Yaathra
    8.0
    • Cinematographer
    • 1985
  • Madhavi and Rajinikanth in Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)
    Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal
    5.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 1985
  • Neengal Kettavai (1984)
    Neengal Kettavai
    6.5
    • Cinematographer
    • 1984
  • Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983)
    Pallavi Anu Pallavi
    7.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 1983
  • Poornima Jayaram and Aruna in Oomai Kuyil (1983)
    Oomai Kuyil
    4.0
    • Cinematographer
    • 1983
  • Sridevi and Kamal Haasan in Sadma (1983)
    Sadma
    8.3
    • Cinematographer (photography)
    • 1983
  • Urangatha Ninaivugal
    • Cinematographer
    • 1983
  • Ambika, Amol Palekar, and Anju in Olangal (1982)
    Olangal
    7.7
    • Cinematographer
    • 1982

Director

  • M. Sasikumar and Vinodhini Vaidynathan in Thalaimuraigal (2013)
    Thalaimuraigal
    7.5
    • Director
    • 2013
  • Dhanush and Priyamani in Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam (2005)
    Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam
    4.9
    • Director
    • 2005
  • Julie Ganapathy (2003)
    Julie Ganapathy
    5.5
    • Director
    • 2003
  • R. Pandiaraajan and Mounica in En Iniya Pon Nilave (2001)
    En Iniya Pon Nilave
    4.3
    • Director
    • 2001
  • Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996)
    Aur Ek Prem Kahani
    7.7
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Ramesh Aravind, Kamal Haasan, Heera Rajgopal, and Kovai Sarala in Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
    Sathi Leelavathi
    8.1
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Nizhalgal Ravi, Revathi, Rohini, and Arvind Swamy in Marupadiyam (1993)
    Marupadiyam
    7.5
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Chakravyuham
    7.8
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
    3.5
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1991)
    Vanna Vanna Pookkal
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Sandhya Raagam (1989)
    Sandhya Raagam
    8.3
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Veedu (1988)
    Veedu
    8.4
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Archana, Mohan, and Radhika Sarathkumar in Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
    Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Nireekshana (1986)
    Nireekshana
    7.5
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Shobana in Yaathra (1985)
    Yaathra
    8.0
    • Director
    • 1985

Writer

  • Ramesh Aravind and Kamal Haasan in Rama Shama Bhama (2005)
    Rama Shama Bhama
    8.0
    • story
    • 2005
  • R. Pandiaraajan and Mounica in En Iniya Pon Nilave (2001)
    En Iniya Pon Nilave
    4.3
    • Writer
    • 2001
  • Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996)
    Aur Ek Prem Kahani
    7.7
    • story/screenplay
    • 1996
  • Ramesh Aravind, Kamal Haasan, Heera Rajgopal, and Kovai Sarala in Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
    Sathi Leelavathi
    8.1
    • screenplay
    • 1995
  • Sandhya Raagam (1989)
    Sandhya Raagam
    8.3
    • screenplay
    • 1989
  • Veedu (1988)
    Veedu
    8.4
    • Writer
    • 1988
  • Archana, Mohan, and Radhika Sarathkumar in Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
    Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
    7.0
    • screenplay
    • 1987
  • Shobana in Yaathra (1985)
    Yaathra
    8.0
    • screenplay
    • 1985
  • Madhavi and Rajinikanth in Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985)
    Unn Kannil Neer Vazhindal
    5.4
    • writer
    • 1985
  • Neengal Kettavai (1984)
    Neengal Kettavai
    6.5
    • Writer
    • 1984
  • Poornima Jayaram and Aruna in Oomai Kuyil (1983)
    Oomai Kuyil
    4.0
    • story, screenplay, dialogue
    • 1983
  • Sridevi and Kamal Haasan in Sadma (1983)
    Sadma
    8.3
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1983
  • Ambika, Amol Palekar, and Anju in Olangal (1982)
    Olangal
    7.7
    • story, screenplay, dialogue
    • 1982
  • Sridevi, Kamal Haasan, and Silk Smitha in Moondram Pirai (1982)
    Moondram Pirai
    8.6
    • screenplay
    • 1982
  • Prathap Pothen and Shobha in Moodu Pani (1980)
    Moodu Pani
    6.9
    • screenplay
    • 1980

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  • Born
    • May 20, 1939
    • Sri Lanka
  • Died
    • February 13, 2014
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Ahileshwari? - present

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