Balaji Sakthivel
| Balaji Sakthivel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 January 1964[1] Dindigul, Tamil nadu, India |
| Occupation | Director[2] |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kalanidhi |
Balaji Sakthivel is a prominent Tamil film director,[3] best known for directing the 2004 film, Kaadhal.
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 Kalanidhi, who works as a Head of the Department in Guru Nanak Arts and Science College in Chennai. They have 2 children, a daughter (Dhanya) born in 2000 and a son born in 2007. Their native is Dindugal. They were residing in Virugambakkam, Chennai. But have recently moved to a nearby neighborhood Ramapuram, Chennai.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | ||||
| 2002 | Samurai |  |
|
Tamil | |
| 2004 | Kaadhal | |
|
Tamil | |
| 2007 | Kalloori | |
|
Tamil | |
| 2012 | Vazhakku Enn 18/9 | |
|
Tamil | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil Vijay Award for Best Director |
| 2015 | Ra Ra Rajasekhar | |
|
Tamil | Filming |
References
- ↑ http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=554
- ↑ "Director Balaji Sakthivel". 600024. Archived from the original on 18 May 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ↑ Aruna V. Iyer (2012-06-26). "Cities / Tiruchirapalli : Director engages in a critical appreciation session of his latest release". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-07-17.