Kalaignanam (born K. M. Balakrishnan), is an Indian writer, actor, producer and director who works in Tamil films.[2]
Kalaignanam | |
|---|---|
| Born | K. M. Balakrishnan 15 July 1929 |
| Occupations | writer, actor, producer, director |
| Spouse | Pushpavalli |
| Children | 6 |
| Awards | Kalaimamani (2017) [1] |
Early life
editKalaignanam was born in Elumalai Village.
Cinema career
editRajinikanth 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
edit| 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
editHe has written his cinema experiences as four volume of books named Cinema secret.[7]
Personal life
editKalaignanam's elder son Murugan died in September 2017.[8]
References
edit- ↑ "Kalaimamani awards (List of Winners 2011-2019)". Archived from the original on 26 March 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ↑ FilmiClub. "Kalaignanam - Biography, Movies, Photos, Videos". FilmiClub. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ↑ "Rajinikanth gifts house worth Rs 1 crore to producer Kalaignanam". The Times of India. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ↑ "Nellikani". www.valaitamil.com. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ↑ "Neethikku Oru Penn". Spicyonion.com. Oral Roberts University. Archived from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ↑ "Jothi Malar". Spicyonion.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
- ↑ Kalaignanam (5 March 2020). "CINEMA SECRET சினிமா சீக்ரெட்" (in Tamil). Nakkheeran Publications. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ↑ "Veteran story writer Kalaignanam's son passed away". Behindwoods. 6 September 2017. Retrieved 22 December 2020.