Balu Mahendra
Directing
1939-05-20 · Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
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) to pursue a course in cinematography. Mahendra entered films as a cinematographer in the early 1970s and gradually rose to becoming a film-maker by the end of the decade.
Filmography
Thalaimuraigal
2013 · Movie
Rama Shama Bhama
2005 · Movie
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005 · Movie
Julie Ganapathi
2003 · Movie
En Iniya Pon Nilavae
2001 · Movie
Kathai Neram
2000 · Series
Raman Abdullah
1997 · Movie
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
1996 · Movie
Sathi Leelavathi
1995 · Movie
Marupadiyum
1993 · Movie
Chakravyuham
1992 · Movie
Vanna Vanna Pookkal
1992 · Movie
Lambadolla Ramadasu
1991 · Movie
Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
1991 · Movie
Sandhya Raagam
1989 · Movie
Veedu
1988 · Movie
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
1987 · Movie
Nireekshana
1986 · Movie
Yathra
1985 · Movie
Un Kannil Neer Vazhinthal...
1985 · Movie
Neengal Kettavai
1984 · Movie
Oomakkuyil
1983 · Movie
Sadma
1983 · Movie
Urangatha Ninaivugal
1983 · Movie
Vasanthame Varuga
1983 · Movie
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
1983 · Movie
Echchil Iravugal
1982 · Movie
Moondram Pirai
1982 · Movie
Olangal
1982 · Movie
Moodupani
1980 · Movie
Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu
1980 · Movie
Sankarabharanam
1980 · Movie
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1979 · Movie
Ulkadal
1979 · Movie
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979 · Movie
Manavoori Pandavulu
1978 · Movie
Mullum Malarum
1978 · Movie
Panthulamma
1978 · Movie
Tharam Marindi
1977 · Movie
Kokila
1977 · Movie
America Ammayi
1976 · Movie
Ponni
1976 · Movie
Missi
1976 · Movie
Chennaaya Valarthiya Kutty
1976 · Movie
Cheenavala
1975 · Movie
Makkal
1975 · Movie
Raagam
1975 · Movie
Prayanam
1975 · Movie
Anuragalu
1975 · Movie
Tourist Bungalow
1975 · Movie
Chuvanna Sandhyakal
1975 · Movie
Rajahamsam
1974 · Movie
Chattakkari
1974 · Movie
Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
1974 · Movie
Nellu
1974 · Movie
Abhimanavanthulu
1973 · Movie
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
1973 · Movie
Kaliyugam
1973 · Movie
Chukku
1973 · Movie
Maaya
1972 · Movie
Panimudakku
1972 · Movie
Nrithasala
1972 · Movie
Lankadahanam
1971 · Movie