S. Balachander
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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.
S. Balachander Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of S. Balachander reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 19 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of S. Balachander's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 74% of S. Balachander's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Penn, which stands out as a key performance.
Best S. Balachander Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from S. Balachander's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie S. Balachander has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Nadu Iravil | Dr. Saravanan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Bommai | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Avana Ivan!? | Kumar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Maragatham | Maranamarthanda Zamindar / Anandar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Doctor Savithri | Doctor Jagath Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Koteeswaran | Pasupathy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sangham | Chandram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Penn | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Inspector | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Rani | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Kaithi | Vijayan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Rajambal | Natesan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Devaki | Raja | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Idhu Nijama | Madhavan / Gopal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | En Kanavar | Wealthy man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Araichimani | Vitangan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Rishyasringar | Young Rishya Sringan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Kamadhenu | Raju | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Seeta Kalyanam | Musician at Ravana's Court | Super Hit | Similar → |
S. Balachander - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of S. Balachander?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring S. Balachander is "Penn" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has S. Balachander acted in?
S. Balachander has been featured in at least 19 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by S. Balachander?
Other notable films include "Sangham", "Avana Ivan!?", and "Bommai".