Balaji Sakthivel
Also Known As: Balaji Shaktivel
Biography: 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.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
Birthday: January 01, 1964
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Good Night
Overview: Mohan, an IT youngster with a snoring issue starts his life with Anu, the girl of his dreams, hiding his issue. However, trouble begins, when his snoring starts affecting his life and the health of his partner.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-05-12
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Overview: 968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.
Genres: Action Adventure History Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-04-28
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Mahaan
Overview: A man's family leaves him when he strays from the path of ideological living in his search for personal freedom. However, as he realizes his ambitions, he also misses the presence of his son in his life. Having fulfilled his dream of becoming a billionaire, does life give him a second chance to be a father?
Genres: Crime Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2022-02-10
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Maaveeran
Overview: After a head injury, cowardly newspaper cartoonist Sathya hears a voice in his mind, foretells events and puts him in precarious situations and forces him to take on a corrupt politician.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-07-14
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Paramporul
Overview: Aadhi, A troubled young man who desperately in need of money crosses path a self-centric police officer Maithreyan, during a theft. They both get involved in an idol smuggling and face the repercussions.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-09-01
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Kaari
Overview: Kaari revolves around the life of a horse jockey in Chennai and how fate brings him to a small village in Ramanad district, who is about to witness the cruelty of money and power.
Genres: Action Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2022-11-25
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Sardar
Overview: An espionage agent who is branded a traitor returns from exile to take down a dubious water project and safeguard the country.
Genres: Thriller Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2022-10-21
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Idi Minnal Kadhal
Overview: The story is spun with guilt and repentance of the characters and unknowingly they undo the wrong that they all had done against each other in the aftermath of an accident. They all realize that rarer action is in virtue than vengeance.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2024-03-29
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Nandhan
Overview: An Underdog of a Rural village survives as much as obstacles that he can to overcome his societal status
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2024-09-20
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Ninaithathu Yaaro
Overview: A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2014-01-30
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Vaanam Kottatum
Overview: A simple father's life whose one mistake breaks him away from his dear family. Even after many years, when he finally meets his family, the same mistake haunts him back in a different form.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2020-02-07
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Asuran
Overview: A family from the underprivileged class is on the run after the teenaged son kills a rich man from the upper caste. Can the pacifist father be able to save his hot-blooded son?
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2019-10-02
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Overview: The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?
Genres: Action Adventure History
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2022-09-30
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Sorgavaasal
Overview: A common man imprisoned in a corrupt system questions whether jails truly rehabilitate or push individuals deeper into crime's abyss.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2024-11-29
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DNA
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
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Kudumbasthan
Overview: Naveen's relationship with his parents becomes strained after he marries a oppressed-caste girl. Though they eventually reconcile, his sudden unemployment puts him in a difficult position. As financial pressures mount, Naveen must navigate societal challenges and personal struggles to regain stability and rebuild harmony within his middle-class family.
Genres: Family Drama Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2025-01-24
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Viduthalai: Part II
Overview: Troubles worsen for Kumaresan after the capture of Perumal, and soon he is confronted with having to make a choice between performing his duties as a police constable, or taking a stand for what is right.
Genres: Action Thriller Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2024-12-20
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