Balu Mahendra

Balu Mahendra

cinematographer, director, writer

Balu Mahendra was born on May 20, 1939 in Sri Lanka. Balu Mahendra's big-screen debut came with Mullum Malarum directed by J. Mahendran in 1978. Balu Mahendra is known for Veedu directed by Balu Mahendra, Archana stars as Sudha and M.A. Chokkalinga Bhagavathar as Murugesan. Balu Mahendra has got 11 awards and 3 nominations so far. The most recent award Balu Mahendra achieved is Filmfare Awards South. The upcoming new movie Balu Mahendra plays is Veedu which will be released on Nov 25, 1988.

Balu Mahendra was born on May 20, 1939 in Sri Lanka. He was a cinematographer and director, known for

  • Birthday

    May 20, 1939
  • Place of Birth

    Sri Lanka

Known For

Awards

11 wins & 3 nominations

Filmfare Awards South
2014
Winner - Lifetime Achievement Award
1989
Best Director
Winner - Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry
1986
Best Director
Winner - Filmfare Award - Malayalam Film Industry
1983
Best Director
Winner - Filmfare Award - Tamil Film Industry
National Film Awards, India
2014
Best Feature Film on National Integration
Winner - Silver Lotus Award
1992
Best Feature Film in Tamil
Winner - Regional Award
1990
Best Film on Family Welfare
Winner - Silver Lotus Award
1988
Best Feature Film in Tamil
Winner - Regional Award
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Movies