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Aliases: Balaji Shaktivel

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

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Movie Involvements: 21

TV Involvements: 1


Most Famous Work

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.

Most Famous Work

Modern Love Chennai
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7

Modern Love Chennai

(2023) Director
Chirodini Tumi Je Amar
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6

Chirodini Tumi Je Amar

(2008) Original Story
Kaadhal
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7

Kaadhal

(2004) Writer
Ramta Jogi
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7

Ramta Jogi

(2015) Original Story
Vazhakku Enn 18/9
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7

Vazhakku Enn 18/9

(2012) Writer
Samurai
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5

Samurai

(2002) Writer
Kaloori
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7

Kaloori

(2007) Story
Black Butterfly
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5

Black Butterfly

(2013) Writer

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