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Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

1964-01-01

Place of Birth

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

Balaji Sakthivel

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.

Known for

Jana Nayagan

Jana Nayagan

A clash of ideologies. One stands for the people, the other feeds on control. Their paths collided once before. Years later, a child’s silent fear ignites the past, drawing a former police officer into a battle far bigger than personal revenge.

Sardar 2

Sardar 2

When the mysterious Black Dagger threatens national security, Inspector Vijay embarks on his most dangerous mission yet. As the battle unfolds, the extraordinary origin of legendary spy Sardar is finally revealed, uncovering the sacrifices that forged a legend and the secrets that could shape the future.

Muthu Alias Kaattaan

Muthu Alias Kaattaan

A story of an man who becomes a legend, a Monster, and a Miracle, depending on the Storyteller.

Warrant

Warrant

A bullied and vulnerable small‑town constable transforms into a brutal force while solving forgotten warrant cases, until a custodial death forces the law to judge the man he has become.

Sardar

Sardar

An espionage agent who is branded a traitor returns from exile to take down a dubious water project and safeguard the country.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

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?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

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.

Nooru Sami

Nooru Sami

Selvi, a widowed mother, devotes her life to raising her two sons in a conservative village. Years later, unfulfilled life comes back into focus, challenging deep-rooted traditions. As family and society strongly oppose change, Selvi must choose between societal expectations and her own happiness.

Buried

Buried

Oho Enthan Baby

Oho Enthan Baby

Ashwin goes to actor Vishnu Vishal’s office to pitch a script and ends up narrating his love story. What the actor thinks to be an interval is Ashwin’s climax, it actually is a stoic end to his romantic relationship with Meera. With Vishnu Vishal’s pursual, Ashwin must confront his former lover again, to complete his story and begin his debut directorial.

Asuran

Asuran

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?

Kudumbasthan

Kudumbasthan

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.

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Ninaithathu Yaaro

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.

Kaari

Kaari

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.

Maaveeran

Maaveeran

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.