Balaji Sakthivel

Known for DirectingBorn 1964-01-01 (age 62)Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Manjari

Asuran

Good Night

Kudumbasthan

Vazhakku Enn 18/9

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Warrant

Maaveeran

Kaadhal

Sardar

Viduthalai: Part II

Ramta Jogi

Sorgavaasal

Parandhu Po

Mahaan

Paramporul

Muthu Alias Kaattaan

Vaanam Kottatum

DNA

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Modern Love Chennai

Kaloori

Samurai

Chirodini Tumi Je Amar

Oho Enthan Baby

Black Butterfly

Ninaithathu Yaaro

Nooru Saami

Gandhi Kannadi

Idi Minnal Kadhal

Nandhan

Kaari

My Dear Sister

Jana Nayagan