Kalaignanam
Cine artist
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Kalaignanam (born K. M. Balakrishnan), is an Indian writer, actor, producer and director who works in Tamil films.[2]
Born
15 July 1929
K. M. Balakrishnan
15 July 1929
Occupationswriter, actor, producer, director
SpousePushpavalli
Children6
Kalaignanam | |
|---|---|
| Born | K. M. Balakrishnan 15 July 1929 |
| Occupations | writer, actor, producer, director |
| Spouse | Pushpavalli |
| Children | 6 |
| Awards | Kalaimamani (2017) [1] |
Early life
Kalaignanam was born in Elumalai Village.
Cinema career
Rajinikanth essayed first independent lead role in the movie Bairavi produced by Kalaignanam.[3] Bairavai movie was produced under the production company name Valli Velan movies. After the success of the movie later Kalaignanam produced his movies under the production company name Bhairavi productions.
Partial filmography
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Aaru Pushpangal | 1977 |
| Alli Darbar | 1978 |
| Nellikani | 1981[4] |
| Neethikku Oru Penn | 1984[5] |
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Idhu Namma Aalu | 1988 |
| Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | 2014 |
| Naachiyaar | 2018 |
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Kathal Paduthum Padu | 1966 |
| Veguli Penn | 1971 |
| Kurathi Magan | 1972 |
| Anbai Thedi | 1974 |
| Thangathile Vairam | 1975 |
| Kanavan Manaivi | 1976 |
| Bairavi | 1978 |
| Ilanjodigal | 1982 |
| Miruthanga Chakravarthi | 1983 |
| Amman Kovil Thiruvizha | 1990 |
| Pudhupatti Ponnuthaayi | |
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Bairavi | 1978 |
| Jyothi malar | 1986[6] |
| Raja Rishi | 1985 |
Books
He has written his cinema experiences as four volume of books named Cinema secret.[7]
Personal life
Kalaignanam's elder son Murugan died in September 2017.[8]