Balu Mahendra
Directing
Born: 1939-05-20 · Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Died: 2014-02-13
Biography
Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran or commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was an Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor. Born into a Sri Lankan Tamil household, Mahendra developed a passion towards photography and literature at a tender age. He was drawn towards film-making after witnessing the shoot of David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai in Sri Lanka. He started his career as a literary editor before gaining an admission to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII)
🎬 Movies (30)
Thalaimuraigal
2013
Director
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005
Director
Rama Shama Bhama
2005
Original Story
Julie Ganapathi
2003
Director
En Iniya Pon Nilavae
2001
Director
Raman Abdullah
1997
Director
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
1996
Director
Sathi Leelavathi
1995
Director
Marupadiyum
1993
Director
Vanna Vanna Pookkal
1992
Director
Chakravyuham
1992
Director
Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
1991
Director
Lambadolla Ramadasu
1991
Director of Photography
Sandhya Raagam
1989
Director
Veedu
1988
Director
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
1987
Director
Nireekshana
1986
Director
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985
Director
Yathra
1985
Director
Neengal Kettavai
1984
Director
Sadma
1983
Director
Oomakkuyil
1983
Director
Vasanthame Varuga
1983
Director
Urangatha Ninaivugal
1983
Director of Photography
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
1983
Director of Photography
Moondram Pirai
1982
Director
Olangal
1982
Director
Echchil Iravugal
1982
Director of Photography
Moodupani
1980
Director
Sankarabharanam
1980
Director of Photography