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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Gandhi Kannadi
Character:Gandhi Mahaan/ Jamin
Release Date:05/09/2025
Oho Enthan Baby
Character:Bhojaraj
Release Date:11/07/2025
Parandhu Po
Character:Gokul's Father
Release Date:04/07/2025
DNA
Character:Chinnaswamy
Release Date:20/06/2025
Kudumbasthan
Character:Mohan Ram
Release Date:24/01/2025
Viduthalai: Part II
Character:Advocate
Release Date:20/12/2024
Sorgavaasal
Character:Basheer
Release Date:29/11/2024
Nandhan
Character:Koppulingam
Release Date:20/09/2024
Idi Minnal Kadhal
Character:Govindaraj
Release Date:29/03/2024
Paramporul
Character:
Release Date:01/09/2023
Maaveeran
Character:C.M
Release Date:14/07/2023
Good Night
Character:
Release Date:12/05/2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Character:Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
Release Date:28/04/2023
Kaari
Character:
Release Date:25/11/2022
Sardar
Character:Chidambaram
Release Date:21/10/2022
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Character:Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
Release Date:30/09/2022
Mahaan
Character:Soosaiyappan
Release Date:10/02/2022
Vaanam Kottatum
Character:Velsaamy
Release Date:07/02/2020
Asuran
Character:Inspector
Release Date:02/10/2019
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Character:Special Appearance
Release Date:30/01/2014
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