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Balu Mahendra

Bio: 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

Born: Sat, May 20 1939

Birthplace: Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Death: Thu, Feb 13 2014

Balu Mahendra is 74 years old

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Thalaimuraigal

Balu Mahendra was 74 in Thalaimuraigal as 'Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Story, Screenplay, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 2013

Rama Shama Bhama

Balu Mahendra was 66 in Rama Shama Bhama as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 2005

Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam

Balu Mahendra was 66 in Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Editor, Director of Photography, Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 2005

Julie Ganapathi

Balu Mahendra was 63 in Julie Ganapathi as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2003

En Iniya Pon Nilavae

Balu Mahendra was 61 in En Iniya Pon Nilavae as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Director of Photography, Dialogue'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2001

Raman Abdullah

Balu Mahendra was 58 in Raman Abdullah as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay, Story, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1997

Aur Ek Prem Kahani

Balu Mahendra was 57 in Aur Ek Prem Kahani as 'Editor, Dialogue, Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1996

Sathi Leelavathi

Balu Mahendra was 55 in Sathi Leelavathi as 'Editor, Screenplay, Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1995

Marupadiyum

Balu Mahendra was 53 in Marupadiyum as 'Director, Editor, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1993

Chakravyuham

Balu Mahendra was 53 in Chakravyuham as 'Story, Director, Screenplay, Editor, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 1992

Vanna Vanna Pookkal

Balu Mahendra was 52 in Vanna Vanna Pookkal as 'Director, Editor, Story, Screenplay, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1992

Lambadolla Ramadasu

Balu Mahendra was 51 in Lambadolla Ramadasu as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1991

Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu

Balu Mahendra was 51 in Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1991

Sandhya Raagam

Balu Mahendra was 49 in Sandhya Raagam as 'Editor, Director, Screenplay, Producer, Dialogue, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1989

Veedu

Balu Mahendra was 49 in Veedu as 'Director, Editor, Dialogue, Screenplay, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1988

Rettai Vaal Kuruvi

Balu Mahendra was 47 in Rettai Vaal Kuruvi as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1987

Yathra

Balu Mahendra was 46 in Yathra as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1985

Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal

Balu Mahendra was 46 in Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Dialogue'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1985

Neengal Kettavai

Balu Mahendra was 45 in Neengal Kettavai as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1984

Oomakkuyil

Balu Mahendra was 44 in Oomakkuyil as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Director of Photography, Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983

Sadma

Balu Mahendra was 44 in Sadma as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 1983

Urangatha Ninaivugal

Balu Mahendra was 43 in Urangatha Ninaivugal as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 1983

Vasanthame Varuga

Balu Mahendra was 43 in Vasanthame Varuga as 'Screenplay, Story, Editor, Director, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1983

Pallavi Anu Pallavi

Balu Mahendra was 43 in Pallavi Anu Pallavi as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1983

Nireekshana

Balu Mahendra was 42 in Nireekshana as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1982

Moondram Pirai

Balu Mahendra was 42 in Moondram Pirai as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Story, Dialogue'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1982

Olangal

Balu Mahendra was 42 in Olangal as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1982

The Mist

Balu Mahendra was 41 in The Mist as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1980

Sankarabharanam

Balu Mahendra was 40 in Sankarabharanam as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1980

Azhiyatha Kolangal

Balu Mahendra was 40 in Azhiyatha Kolangal as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979

Ulkadal

Balu Mahendra was 40 in Ulkadal as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1979

Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi

Balu Mahendra was 39 in Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 1979

Manavoori Pandavulu

Balu Mahendra was 39 in Manavoori Pandavulu as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1978

Mullum Malarum

Balu Mahendra was 39 in Mullum Malarum as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1978

Panthulamma

Balu Mahendra was 38 in Panthulamma as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1978

Kokila

Balu Mahendra was 38 in Kokila as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1977

America Ammayi

Balu Mahendra was 37 in America Ammayi as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1976

Ponni

Balu Mahendra was 37 in Ponni as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1976

Raagam

Balu Mahendra was 36 in Raagam as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1975

Prayanam

Balu Mahendra was 36 in Prayanam as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1975

Tourist Bungalow

Balu Mahendra was 35 in Tourist Bungalow as 'Director of Photography, Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1975

Chuvanna Sandhyakal

Balu Mahendra was 35 in Chuvanna Sandhyakal as 'Story, Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1975

Chattakkari

Balu Mahendra was 34 in Chattakkari as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1974

Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree

Balu Mahendra was 34 in Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1974

Nellu

Balu Mahendra was 34 in Nellu as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974

Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu

Balu Mahendra was 34 in Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1973

Kaliyugam

Balu Mahendra was 33 in Kaliyugam as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1973

Chukku

Balu Mahendra was 33 in Chukku as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Maaya

Balu Mahendra was 32 in Maaya as 'Director of Photography'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1972

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Kathai Neram

Balu Mahendra was 61+ in Kathai Neram as 'Director, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 2000