Kamal Hassan and K. Balachander Films
Arangetram had Kamal Haasan playing his first major role as an adult actor.
The actor would go on to act in 35 films under Balachander where 28 of them are directed by K.Balachander.
It includes Bilingual Thappida Thala / Thappu Thalangal (1978), Ninaithale Inikkum / Andamaina Anubhavam (1979) and Nool Veli / Guppedu Manasu (1979)
It includes 10 Guest Appearances.
He made his directorial debut in Hindi films with the film Aaina starring Mumtaz and Rajesh Khanna in 1977, which was remake of Arangetram.
The actor would go on to act in 35 films under Balachander where 28 of them are directed by K.Balachander.
It includes Bilingual Thappida Thala / Thappu Thalangal (1978), Ninaithale Inikkum / Andamaina Anubhavam (1979) and Nool Veli / Guppedu Manasu (1979)
It includes 10 Guest Appearances.
He made his directorial debut in Hindi films with the film Aaina starring Mumtaz and Rajesh Khanna in 1977, which was remake of Arangetram.
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- RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsPramilaSivakumarKamal HaasanWhen a Brahmin family finds diminishing monetary opportunities in traditional priestly functions, the daughter must go out and work.Arangetram marked Kamal Haasan's first adult role, while Prameela, Jayachitra and Jayasudha made their acting debut in Tamil with this film.
Arangetram was released on 9 February 1973. Though it had carried hard hitting messages and very bold scenes and was controversial at the time of its release, the film became a commercial success.
It was remade in Telugu as Jeevitha Rangam (1974), and in Hindi as Aaina (1977) by Balachander himself. - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsS.V. SubbaiahSivakumarKamal Haasan
- RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanSujathaJai GaneshKavitha, a young woman, is the sole bread winner for her family. In order to fulfill their dreams and ambitions, she puts herself through the daily grind of working in an office maintaining a tough exterior at home and at office. The delays in her marriage with her lover Tilak, frustrates him but he decides to wait for her. Eventually when Kavitha consents to marriage, Tilak springs up an unpleasant surprise.
The film is considered to be one of Balachander's as well as Sujatha's best films.[2] It ran for 25 weeks.
This film catapulted Sujatha into superstardom.
Aval Oru Thodhar Kathai was remade in Telugu as Anthuleni Katha (1976), also directed by Balachander. The same tunes were used in the remake. Sripriya and Jayalaxmi reprised their roles, while Haasan portrayed a different role.
The film was also remade in Bengali as Kabita (1977), with Haasan reprising his role from the Tamil original.
The film was then remade in Hindi as Jeevan Dhaara in 1982.
In 1983, Balachander directed the Kannada remake Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu, where Haasan played the guest role of a bus conductor. - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsGemini GanesanKamal HaasanS.A. AshokanA man is arrested and appears in court for conning and betraying four women, posing as four different men.
- RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanMajor SundarrajanSrividyaDrama and melodrama follow two relationships involving single parents.The film won three National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil.
It won three Filmfare Awards South in the Tamil branch: Best Feature Film, Best Director for Balachander and Best Actor for Haasan, and a Special Award for Srividya.
It was remade in Telugu as Thoorpu Padamara (1976) where Srividya and Nagesh reprised their roles, and in Hindi by Balachander as Ek Nai Paheli (1984) where Haasan reprised his role. - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanAalamHema ChaudhariIt is about a married man involving in romantic escapades outside marriage and learns his mistakes in the end.A number of actresses debuted on Tamil industry through this film, including Hema Chaudhary, Jayaprada, Y. Vijaya among others.
Though the film was criticised for its bold content when it released, it has received cult status with passing years and is considered a trendsetter.
The film was dubbed in Hindi as Meethi Meethi Baatein (1977). - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsJaya PradaJayalakshmiRajinikanthThe story of an elder sister trying to run a family devoid of father and a useless brother.The film is a remake of the 1974 Tamil film Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, which was also directed by Balachander.
This is Jaya Prada's first starring role, reprising the role played by Sujatha in the original and is considered to be one of her best films.
This was also Rajinikanth's first major role. This film was shot in black-and-white.
Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth made their acting debut in Telugu with this film.
It won Nandi Awards Third Best Feature Film - Bronze won by Ram Aranganal (1976).
It won Filmfare Awards South Special Award – Jaya Prada - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanSrideviRajinikanthThe movie revolves around three people, a college going girl (Sridevi) and two men who fall in love with her (Hassan and Rajinikanth). The film was based on 1974 Telugu film O Seeta Katha directed by K. Viswanath starring Roja Ramani and Chandramohan.Moondru Mudichu is a remake of the 1973 Telugu film O Seeta Katha.
Moondru Mudichu marked Sridevi's first leading adult role at the age of 13, and Rajinikanth's first major role in Tamil.
It was released on 22 October 1976 and became a success. - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsSujathaKamal HaasanRajinikanthThe movie revolves around the trials and tribulations of Anu (Sujatha). Anu is a happy-go-lucky girl who is in love with her boyfriend. Her life changes when her father gets transferred to Mumbai (then Bombay). Her love life falls apart as she gets no response to any of her letters from her love. In addition, her father becomes seriously ill. Her father's office colleague, Ramanathan (Rajnikanth), becomes the new pillar of support for her in these tough times. Soon, he asks for her hand in marriage. She accepts gratefully, and confesses that she had a boyfriend, who has seemingly forgotten her. However, she soon realizes that Ramanathan is a sadistic and jealous husband, who tortures her no end so she opts for a divorce. As a divorced woman, with an infant in her hands, she lands in Chennai (Madras) to take up a new job and start a new life. Her life takes a turn for the better in Chennai with a very supportive friend-group in her office, particularly a widower, Janardhan a.k.a Johnnie (Kamal Hassan)who is a talented ventriloquist talking through his puppet, Junior. He falls in love with Anu, but is unable to muster up the courage to tell her about it. In an interesting cinematic twist, her ex-husband's mother discovers her presence in the city and takes up a job as a maid in her house. Anu also stumbles upon her old lover in Chennai and discovers that her letters to him never reached as they were intercepted by his mentally-challenged sister. Soon, Anu renews her relationship with her old love and life seems to be looking up for her. But the ghosts of the past continue to haunt her. Ramanathan comes to Chennai in the role of her boss - a contrite and repentant Ramanathan, who now wants to re-marry Anu and redress the wrongs he had done. The situation becomes piquant with 3 men vying for Anu - her ex-love, her ex-husband and a silent lover lurking on the sidelines.Although the film was a commercial failure, Sujatha won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
The film qualified for the Indian Panorama in IFFI.
Balachander later remade the film in Telugu as Idi Katha Kaadu (1979), with Haasan reprising his role.
In 2007, Rediff.com wrote, "Avargal was considered a progressive and radical film by the seventies' standard.
Rajnikanth gave a classic performance projecting a combination of two contrasting facets of villainy – both openly sadistic and wily. He actually outdid himself as the wily scheming man" - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsMumtaz AskariRajesh KhannaA.K. HangalShalini's mother attempts to poison her entire family when it crumbles financially, but Shalini intervenes and promises to improve their financial condition. Soon, Shalini's family prospers, but her means of income comes into question.Aaina is a remake of the Tamil film Arangetram, also directed by same director, starring Pramila, Kamal Haasan and Sivakumar.
This film has a special appearance by Rajesh Khanna. T
This film was Kamal Haasan's first Hindi film, though he was cast in a very unimportant role and also worked assistant choreographer of this film.
This was Mumtaz's second to last film, preceding Aandhiyan (1990). - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanSumithraShobhaAn innocent dreamer, Thilagam works as a cook at the house where Venkatachalam& his sister, Indumathi's live. She is coveted by the slow-witted deaf household help, Kasi @ Sevudan (Deaf man) as well as Venkatachalam. In this setting enters Sanjeevi, a modern chap rooted in communist ideals who constantly meddles with the men-hating Indumathi. One fine day, Thilagam becomes pregnant and a riveting drama ensues.
- RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanSarithaMadhaviTwo lovers from differing cultural backgrounds are separated by their parents for one year in order to prove if their love is true.Balachander won a Best Director at the Southern Filmfare Awards in 1979.
Later in 1981, Balachander remade the film in Hindi as Ek Duuje Ke Liye with Kamal Haasan reprising his role.
Both the films were listed among CNN-IBN's 100 greatest Indian films of all time in 2013.
This film was also remade in Kannada as Love Story (2005), in Odia as Tu Mori Paeen (2009) and remade into a 2010 Telugu film with the same title.
Maro Charitra was dubbed in Malayalam as Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha (1980). - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsRajinikanthSarithaSundar RajA local thug and prostitute fell in love and they want to change their current lifestyle but society doesn't let them.
- RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanJaya PradaRajinikanthThe movie revolves around a music troop who travel to Singapore for a performance and how their life takes a turn when they meet their love partner.The film was also simultaneously shot in Telugu as Andamaina Anubhavam (transl. Beautiful experience).
A large part of the film was shot in Singapore.
The film was later dubbed in Hindi as Pyara Tarana - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsSujathaSarath BabuSarithaVidya(sujatha), a writer and her husband Buchi Babu(sarath babu) with their daughter moves next to the house of a retired actress and her teenage daughter baby (saritha). baby is a naughty girl who teases Buchi babu and both the families become good friends. Under certain circumstances Baby loses her mother and vidya decides to adopt her and raise as her own. The story moves around how Buchi babu and baby gets closer to each other and have a kid. What vidya decides for them and her family.It was a bilingual film made simultaneously in Tamil as Nool Veli ( Fence of Yarn).
The film was a remake of the Malayalam film Aa Nimisham.
Kamal Haasan does a guest role in both Tamil and Telugu versions. - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsJayasudhaKamal HaasanSarath BabuAfter getting a divorce from her husband, Suhasini leads the life of a single, working mother. Two men fall in love with her and wish to marry her, making things difficult for Suhasini.
- RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanSrideviPrathap PothenPoetical forces play in the life of an unemployed yet well educated young man.He finds the depth and the beauty of his principles yet fate leaves him in destitutionVarumaiyin Niram Sivappu was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Aakali Rajyam (transl. Kingdom of hunger).
It was released on 6 November 1980, and Aakali Rajyam on 9 January 1981.
The film was a commercial success, winning three Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
It was remade in Hindi as Zara Si Zindagi (1983) with Haasan reprising his role, and Balachander again directing - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsRajinikanthMadhaviThengai SrinivasanChandran , a young man fools his boss and attempts to woo his boss' daughter.A remake of the 1979 Hindi film Gol Maal.
Thillu Mullu was released on 1 May 1981. Critics particularly praised Rajinikanth's performance, as he was known for doing mainly action films up until that point in his career.
A remake of the same name was released in 2013.
On the centenary of Indian cinema in April 2013, Forbes India included the performances of Rajinikanth and Thengai Sreenivasan in the film on its list, "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema" - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanRati AgnihotriMadhaviThe cross-cultural romance between Vaasu and Sapna meets heavy opposition from their family, who vow to stop their union at any cost. As the star-crossed lovers forbidden love ensues, nothing will prepare them for their tragic destiny.Ek Duuje Ke Liye was released on 5 June 1981, and grossed over ₹10 crore (US$1.3 million) at the box office, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films of its year.
It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the film's score—particularly the single "Tere Mere Beech Mein" sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and penned by Anand Bakshi—and the performances of the cast.
At the 28th National Film Awards, it won Best Male Playback Singer (S. P. Balasubrahmanyam).
At the 29th Filmfare Awards, it was nominated for thirteen awards—including Best Film—of which it won three: Best Lyricist (Bakshi), Best Screenplay (Balachander) and Best Editing.
Ek Duuje Ke Liye is regarded as a "classic film" in Hindi cinema,[3] and one of the best Hindi-language films of all time - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsSivakumarSarithaSwapnaLoving husband trying to save his wife from the imaginary cage she has locked herself up in.
- RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanRamakrishnaVaaliPoikal Kuthirai is a 1983 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kalaivani. The film stars Ramakrishna, Charlie, Raveendran, Vaali and Radha Ravi in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Watch the full movie, Poikal Kuthirai, only on Eros Now.The film was the Tamil debut of the lead actor Ramakrishna. Lyricist Vaali also made his acting debut through this film.
Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon.
The film was an average success - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsSuhasiniKamal HaasanRamakrishnaA story of an estranged woman who wanders when she will have time to live her own life, as she is too busy taking care of her mother, siblings, and her alcoholic brother's family.
- RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsKamal HaasanAnita RajArjun ChakrabortyRemake of Balachander's Tamil hit Varumayin Niram Sivappu, Kamal Haasan reprises his role as Raja, a graduate looking for work in capital, sharing a small home with two other unemployed youth. He falls in love with a struggling actress, whose life is likewise wretched. Fairly unrelenting grim view of urban unemployment, with the usual dose of Balachander moralizing. The Tamil version with Bharati poems was somewhat more interesting. An interesting study of the perception of government.It is the remake of the Tamil film Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980), which was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Aakali Rajyam (1981), directed by Balachander himself.
Zara Si Zindagi's story was written by Balachander, while the dialogues were written by Gulzar. - RegisseurK. BalachanderFilmstarsRaaj KumarHema MaliniKamal HaasanBhairavi, a renowned singer, sees a revolutionary Sandeep badly injured and takes him home for treatment. Sandeep had left his father Upendra as Sandeep had taken to terrorism. He hated women and music, but Bhairavi's company mellowed him and he fell in love with her. She was, however, a mother of Kajvi by a spouse Avinash who had ditched her. Kajri started living with Upendra and their affection turned into love. Avinash, who had been suffering from blood cancer, suddenly returned before Bhairavi was to marry Sandeep. These unusual marriages were now averted.It is a remake of the Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal by the same director.
- RegisseurS.P. MuthuramanFilmstarsKamal HaasanShobanaSathyarajEnakkul Oruvan is a 1984 Indian Tamil film, directed by Sp. Muthuraman and produced by Rajam Balachander, Pushpa Kandaswamy. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Sripriya, Shobhana and Pandari Bai in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja. Watch the full movie, Enakkul Oruvan, only on Eros Now.As Producer under Kavithalayaa Productions