
Balu Mahendra
Biography
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)…
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Filmography
Acting (2)
Crew (59)
Movies (58)
Thalaimuraigal
2013Director
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
2005Director
Rama Shama Bhama
2005Original Story
Julie Ganapathi
2003Director
En Iniya Pon Nilavae
2001Director
Raman Abdullah
1997Director
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
1996Director
Sathi Leelavathi
1995Editor
Marupadiyum
1993Director
Vanna Vanna Pookkal
1992Director
Chakravyuham
1992Director
Lambadolla Ramadasu
1991Director of Photography
Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
1991Director
Sandhya Raagam
1989Editor
Veedu
1988Dialogue
Veedu
1988Director
Veedu
1988Director of Photography
Veedu
1988Editor
Veedu
1988Screenplay
Veedu
1988Writer
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
1987Director
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
1987Director of Photography
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
1987Editor
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
1987Screenplay
Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
1985Director
Yathra
1985Director
Neengal Kettavai
1984Director
Sadma
1983Director
Oomakkuyil
1983Director
Vasanthame Varuga
1983Screenplay
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
1983Director of Photography
Urangatha Ninaivugal
1983Director of Photography
Olangal
1982Director
Nireekshana
1982Director
Moondram Pirai
1982Director
Moodupani
1980Director
Sankarabharanam
1980Director of Photography
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1979Director
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979Director of Photography
Ulkadal
1979Director of Photography
Mullum Malarum
1978Director of Photography
Panthulamma
1978Director of Photography
Manavoori Pandavulu
1978Director of Photography
Kokila
1977Director
Ponni
1976Director of Photography
America Ammayi
1976Director of Photography
Tourist Bungalow
1975Story
Raagam
1975Director of Photography
Prayanam
1975Director of Photography
Chuvanna Sandhyakal
1975Director of Photography
Chuvanna Sandhyakal
1975Story
Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
1974Cinematography
Nellu
1974Director of Photography
Chattakkari
1974Director of Photography
Kaliyugam
1973Cinematography
Chukku
1973Director of Photography
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
1973Director of Photography
Maaya
1972Director of Photography
Television (1)
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