S. Balachander

Directing

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

8Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 18, 1927

Birth Place: Mylapore, Madras Presidency, British India

About S. Balachander

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.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of S. Balachander reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of S. Balachander's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), S. Balachander remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bommai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best S. Balachander Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from S. Balachander's career based on audience ratings.

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Bommai: The business partner and some employees of the elderly Mr. Somasundaram plot to eliminate him by hiding a bomb inside a

Bommai

1964

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Seeta Kalyanam: The story of this film revolves around Sri Rama and Seetha's wedding.

Seeta Kalyanam

1934

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Maragatham: One day, a landlord belonging to a rich family gets murdered and the crime is imposed on Anandar, his innocent brother,

Maragatham

1959•Crime

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Penn: The action revolves around two friends played by Vyjayanthimala and Anjali Devi. In Tamil.

Penn

1954•Drama

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Nadu Iravil: A murder-mystery, in which the friend of a wealthy, elderly couple tries to bring about a reconciliation between them on

Nadu Iravil

1970•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of S. Balachander.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1970	Nadu Iravil	Dr. Saravanan	Flop	Similar →
1964	Bommai	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1962	Is that him?	Kumar	Flop	Similar →
1959	Maragatham	Maranamarthanda Zamindar / Anandar	Flop	Similar →
1954	Sangham	Chandram	Flop	Similar →
1954	Penn	-	Flop	Similar →
1952	Rani	-	Flop	Similar →
1934	Seeta Kalyanam	Musician at Ravana's Court	Flop	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 "Bommai" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has S. Balachander acted in?

S. Balachander has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by S. Balachander?

Other notable films include "Seeta Kalyanam", "Maragatham", and "Penn".