S. Balachander
Biography
Sundaram Balachander (18 January 1927 – 13 April 1990) was an Indian veena player and filmmaker. He directed, produced, and also composed music for a few of his films. In 1954 he directed Andha Naal, a classic Tamil film noir thriller. Balachander was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1982.
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • as Maranamarthanda Zamindar / Anandar
One day, a landlord belonging to a rich family gets murdered and the crime is imposed on Anandar, his innocent brother, and his lovely wife Karpagavalli.
Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The business partner and some employees of the elderly Mr. Somasundaram plot to eliminate him by hiding a bomb inside a doll. Learning of the plot, a few others try to avert the calamity. The story consists of the series of events by which the doll keeps changing hands, while being chased by those involved in the plot, and also by those trying to prevent it from exploding.
Movie - 1962, 2h 15m • as Kumar
A man kills his lover in order to marry a wealthy woman. The murder is witnessed by two children and they try to reveal the truth which no one believes.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Dr. Saravanan
A murder-mystery, in which the friend of a wealthy, elderly couple tries to bring about a reconciliation between them on the one hand, and their their estranged relatives on the other.
Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • as Chandram
Kamini, a pretty woman, and Raja, a handsome man, are in love, but Raja's parents do not approve of the match.
Movie - 1954, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The action revolves around two friends played by Vyjayanthimala and Anjali Devi. In Tamil.