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Balaji Sakthivel (b. 1964)

Alias:
Balaji Shaktivel

Birthplace:
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

Born:
January 1, 1964

Biography from TheMovieDB

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.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.

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Film Performances

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Film Production

Director:
2002  Samurai
2004  Kaadhal
2007  Kaloori
2012  Vazhakku Enn 18/9

Original Story:
2002  Samurai
2004  Kaadhal
2007  Kaloori
2008  Chirodini Tumi Je Amar
2012  Vazhakku Enn 18/9
2013  Manjari
2015  Ramta Jogi

Screenplay:
2002  Samurai
2004  Kaadhal
2007  Kaloori
2008  Chirodini Tumi Je Amar
2012  Vazhakku Enn 18/9
2013  Manjari
2015  Ramta Jogi

Story:
2002  Samurai
2004  Kaadhal
2007  Kaloori
2008  Chirodini Tumi Je Amar
2012  Vazhakku Enn 18/9
2013  Manjari
2015  Ramta Jogi

Writer:
2002  Samurai
2004  Kaadhal
2007  Kaloori
2008  Chirodini Tumi Je Amar
2012  Vazhakku Enn 18/9
2013  Black Butterfly
2013  Manjari
2015  Ramta Jogi

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TV Production

Director:
2023  Modern Love Chennai

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