Balaji Sakthivel

Balaji Sakthivel is an Indian director of Tamil films.[3] He is best known for directing the 2004 film, Kaadhal.

Balaji Sakthivel
Balaji Sakthivel at Vaanam Kottatum Audio Launch
Born (1964-01-01) 1 January 1964[1]
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationWriter, director[2]
Years active2002–present
Spouse(s)Dr.L.R.S. Kalanithi

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 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.

Filmography
Year Film Credited as Language Notes
Director Writer Actor
2002 Samurai Y Y N Tamil
2004 Kaadhal Y Y N Tamil
2007 Kalloori Y Y N Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer
2012 Vazhakku Enn 18/9 Y Y N 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
2019 Asuran N N Y Tamil
2020 Vaanam Kottatum N N Y Tamil
TBA Yaar Ivargal Y Y N Tamil Delayed[4]
TBA Ra Ra Rajasekhar Y Y N Tamil Delayed[5]

References
  1. "Balaji Sakthivel". TANTIS. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. "Director Balaji Sakthivel". 600024. Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  3. 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.
  4. "Balaji Sakthivel's next is Yaar Ivargal". Retrieved 1 October 2017.
  5. "Update on Balaji Sakthivel's Ra Ra Rajasekhar". Behindwoods. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 29 August 2020.


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