Balaji Sakthivel
Known for Directing · 25 credits
- Born
- 1964-01-01 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Balaji Shaktivel
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (23)
Jana Nayagan
as Doctor
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
Mahaan
2022
as Soosaiyappan
Sardar
2022
as Chidambaram
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
Asuran
2019
as Inspector
Sorgavaasal
2024
as Basheer
Maaveeran
2023
as C.M
DNA
2025
as Chinnaswamy
Nooru Saami
Kudumbasthan
2025
as Mohan Ram
Viduthalai: Part II
2024
as Advocate
Oho Enthan Baby
2025
as Bhojaraj
Parandhu Po
2025
as Gokul's Father
Paramporul
2023
Idi Minnal Kadhal
2024
as Govindaraj
Vaanam Kottatum
2020
as Velsaamy
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
as Special Appearance
Kaari
2022
Good Night
2023
Gandhi Kannadi
2025
as Gandhi Mahaan/ Jamin
My Dear Sister
Nandhan
2024
as Koppulingam
About Balaji Sakthivel
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… With 25 credits spanning from 2014 to 2026, Balaji Sakthivel has appeared in 23 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Balaji Sakthivel Movies
- Jana Nayagan — as Doctor
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) — as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
- Mahaan (2022) — as Soosaiyappan
- Sardar (2022) — as Chidambaram
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) — as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
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