Kalaignanam
Kalaignanam (born K. M. Balakrishnan), is an Indian writer, actor, producer and director who works in Tamil films.[2]
Kalaignanam | |
|---|---|
| Born | K. M. Balakrishnan Elumalai Village. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | writer, actor, producer, director |
| Children | Murugan |
| Parent(s) | Father : Muthaiya Mother : Pechiyammal |
| Awards | Kalaimamani(2017 as producer)[1] |
Early life
Kalaignanam was born in Elumalai Village.
Cinema career
Rajinikanth essayed first independent lead role in the movie Bairavi produced by Kalaignanam.[3] Bairavai movie was produced under the production company name Valli Velan movies. After the success of the movie later Kalaignanam produced his movies under the production company name Bhairavi productions.
Partial filmography
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Aaru Pushpangal | 1977 |
| Alli Darbar | 1978 |
| Nellikani | 1981[4] |
| Neethikku Oru Penn | 1984[5] |
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Idhu Namma Aalu | 1988 |
| Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | 2014 |
| Naachiyaar | 2018 |
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Kathal Paduthum Padu | 1966 |
| Veguli Penn | 1971 |
| Kurathi Magan | 1972 |
| Anbai Thedi | 1974 |
| Thangathile Vairam | 1975 |
| Kanavan Manaivi | 1976 |
| Bairavi | 1978 |
| Ilanjodigal | 1982 |
| Miruthanga Chakravarthi | 1983 |
| Amman Kovil Thiruvizha | 1990 |
| Pudhupatti Ponnuthaayi | |
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Bairavi | 1978 |
| Jyothi malar | 1986[6] |
| Raja Rishi | 1985 |
Books
He has written his cinema experiences as four volume of books named Cinema secret.[7]
Personal life
Kalaignanam's elder son Murugan died in September 2017.[8]
References
- "Kalaimamani awards (List of Winners 2011-2019)". Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- FilmiClub. "Kalaignanam - Biography, Movies, Photos, Videos". FilmiClub. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- "Rajinikanth gifts house worth Rs 1 crore to producer Kalaignanam". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- "Nellikani". www.valaitamil.com. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- "Neethikku Oru Penn". Spicyonion.com. Oral Roberts University. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- "Jothi Malar". Spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
- Kalaignanam (2020-03-05). "CINEMA SECRET சினிமா சீக்ரெட்" (in Tamil). Nakkheeran Publications. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- "Veteran story writer Kalaignanam's son passed away". Behindwoods. 2017-09-06. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
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