Balu Mahendra
Directing
Birthday: May 20, 1939 (age 74)
Died: February 13, 2014
Departments: Editing, Directing, Writing, Writing, Camera, Production, Crew
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 as a literary editor before gaining an admission to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to pursue a course in cinematography. Mahendra entered films as a cinematographer in the early 1970…
Acting
Crew
Thalaimuraigal2013• Director
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam2005• Director
Rama Shama Bhama2005• Original Story
Julie Ganapathi2003• Director
En Iniya Pon Nilavae2001• Director, Story, Dialogue, Director of Photography and Screenplay
Raman Abdullah1997• Director
Aur Ek Prem Kahani1996• Director
Sathi Leelavathi1995• Editor, Director of Photography, Screenplay and Director
Marupadiyum1993• Director
Vanna Vanna Pookkal1992• Director
Chakravyuham1992• Director, Story, Screenplay, Editor and Director of Photography
Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu1991• Director
Lambadolla Ramadasu1991• Director of Photography
Sandhya Raagam1989• Director
Veedu1988• Director
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi1987• Director
Nireekshana1986• Director, Editor, Screenplay and Director of Photography
Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal1985• Director
Yathra1985• Director
Neengal Kettavai1984• Director
Sadma1983• Director
Oomakkuyil1983• Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Director of Photography and Story
Vasanthame Varuga1983• Story
Urangatha Ninaivugal1983• Director of Photography
Pallavi Anu Pallavi1983• Director of Photography
Moondram Pirai1982• Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue and Director of Photography
Olangal1982• Director
Echchil Iravugal1982• Director of Photography
Moodupani1980• Director
Sankarabharanam1980• Director of Photography
Azhiyatha Kolangal1979• Director, Director of Photography, Story and Screenplay
Ulkadal1979• Director of Photography
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi1979• Director of Photography
Manavoori Pandavulu1978• Director of Photography
Mullum Malarum1978• Director of Photography
Panthulamma1978• Director of Photography
Kokila1977• Director
America Ammayi1976• Director of Photography
Ponni1976• Director of Photography
Missi1976• Director of Photography
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty1976• Director of Photography
Prayanam1975• Director of Photography
Tourist Bungalow1975• Director of Photography
Chuvanna Sandhyakal1975• Director of Photography
Raagam1975• Director of Photography
Anuragalu1975• Director of Photography
Cheenavala1975• Director of Photography
Makkal1975• Director of Photography
Chattakkari1974• Director of Photography
Nellu1974• Director of Photography
Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree1974• Director of Photography
Rajahamsam1974• Director of Photography
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu1973• Director of Photography
Chukku1973• Director of Photography
Kaliyugam1973• Director of Photography
Abhimanavanthulu1973• Director of Photography
Maaya1972• Director of Photography
Nirthasala1972• Director of Photography
Panimudakku1972• Director of Photography
Lankadahanam1971• Assistant Camera