Portrait of Balu Mahendra

Balu Mahendra

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, May 20 1939
Birthplace: Batticaloa, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka

Death: Thu, Feb 13 2014
Balu Mahendra is 74 years old
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Poster of Thalaimuraigal
Thalaimuraigal
Balu Mahendra was
74 in Thalaimuraigal
as 'Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Story, Producer, Screenplay'.
Fri, Dec 20 2013
Poster of Rama Shama Bhama
Rama Shama Bhama
Balu Mahendra was
66 in Rama Shama Bhama
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Dec 09 2005
Poster of Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Balu Mahendra was
66 in Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Editor, Director of Photography, Story'.
Wed, Nov 02 2005
Poster of Julie Ganapathi
Julie Ganapathi
Balu Mahendra was
63 in Julie Ganapathi
as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Sat, Feb 01 2003
Poster of En Iniya Pon Nilavae
En Iniya Pon Nilavae
Balu Mahendra was
61 in En Iniya Pon Nilavae
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue'.
Fri, May 11 2001
Poster of Raman Abdullah
Raman Abdullah
Balu Mahendra was
58 in Raman Abdullah
as 'Director, Editor, Story, Screenplay, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 22 1997
Poster of Aur Ek Prem Kahani
Aur Ek Prem Kahani
Balu Mahendra was
57 in Aur Ek Prem Kahani
as 'Director, Editor, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of Sathi Leelavathi
Sathi Leelavathi
Balu Mahendra was
55 in Sathi Leelavathi
as 'Editor, Screenplay, Director, Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 15 1995
Poster of Marupadiyum
Marupadiyum
Balu Mahendra was
53 in Marupadiyum
as 'Director, Editor, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 14 1993
Poster of Chakravyuham
Chakravyuham
Balu Mahendra was
53 in Chakravyuham
as 'Director, Story, Screenplay, Editor, Director of Photography'.
Tue, Aug 25 1992
Poster of Vanna Vanna Pookkal
Vanna Vanna Pookkal
Balu Mahendra was
52 in Vanna Vanna Pookkal
as 'Director, Editor, Director of Photography, Story, Screenplay'.
Tue, Jan 14 1992
Poster of Lambadolla Ramadasu
Lambadolla Ramadasu
Balu Mahendra was
51 in Lambadolla Ramadasu
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Mar 07 1991
Poster of Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
Balu Mahendra was
51 in Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 22 1991
Poster of Sandhya Raagam
Sandhya Raagam
Balu Mahendra was
49 in Sandhya Raagam
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor, Dialogue, Director of Photography, Producer'.
Wed, Jan 11 1989
Poster of Veedu
Veedu
Balu Mahendra was
49 in Veedu
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay, Dialogue, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 25 1988
Poster of Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
Balu Mahendra was
47 in Rettai Vaal Kuruvi
as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Fri, Feb 27 1987
Poster of Yathra
Yathra
Balu Mahendra was
46 in Yathra
as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 20 1985
Poster of Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
Balu Mahendra was
46 in Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal
as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jun 20 1985
Poster of Neengal Kettavai
Neengal Kettavai
Balu Mahendra was
45 in Neengal Kettavai
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Dialogue'.
Thu, Jun 28 1984
Poster of Oomakkuyil
Oomakkuyil
Balu Mahendra was
44 in Oomakkuyil
as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Director of Photography, Story'.
Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of Sadma
Sadma
Balu Mahendra was
44 in Sadma
as 'Director, Story, Screenplay, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 08 1983
Poster of Urangatha Ninaivugal
Urangatha Ninaivugal
Balu Mahendra was
43 in Urangatha Ninaivugal
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 24 1983
Poster of Vasanthame Varuga
Vasanthame Varuga
Balu Mahendra was
43 in Vasanthame Varuga
as 'Story, Screenplay, Director, Editor, Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 19 1983
Poster of Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Balu Mahendra was
43 in Pallavi Anu Pallavi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 14 1983
Poster of Nireekshana
Nireekshana
Balu Mahendra was
42 in Nireekshana
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay, Editor'.
Fri, Apr 02 1982
Poster of Moondram Pirai
Moondram Pirai
Balu Mahendra was
42 in Moondram Pirai
as 'Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 19 1982
Poster of Olangal
Olangal
Balu Mahendra was
42 in Olangal
as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue, Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 25 1982
Poster of The Mist
The Mist
Balu Mahendra was
41 in The Mist
as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 06 1980
Poster of Sankarabharanam
Sankarabharanam
Balu Mahendra was
40 in Sankarabharanam
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Feb 02 1980
Poster of Azhiyatha Kolangal
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Balu Mahendra was
40 in Azhiyatha Kolangal
as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Story'.
Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of Ulkadal
Ulkadal
Balu Mahendra was
40 in Ulkadal
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 26 1979
Poster of Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Balu Mahendra was
39 in Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 05 1979
Poster of Manavoori Pandavulu
Manavoori Pandavulu
Balu Mahendra was
39 in Manavoori Pandavulu
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Nov 09 1978
Poster of Mullum Malarum
Mullum Malarum
Balu Mahendra was
39 in Mullum Malarum
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Aug 15 1978
Poster of Panthulamma
Panthulamma
Balu Mahendra was
38 in Panthulamma
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 10 1978
Poster of Kokila
Kokila
Balu Mahendra was
38 in Kokila
as 'Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Story'.
Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of America Ammayi
America Ammayi
Balu Mahendra was
37 in America Ammayi
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 19 1976
Poster of Ponni
Ponni
Balu Mahendra was
37 in Ponni
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 03 1976
Poster of Raagam
Raagam
Balu Mahendra was
36 in Raagam
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 02 1975
Poster of Prayanam
Prayanam
Balu Mahendra was
36 in Prayanam
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 20 1975
Poster of Tourist Bungalow
Tourist Bungalow
Balu Mahendra was
35 in Tourist Bungalow
as 'Director of Photography, Story'.
Fri, May 02 1975
Poster of Chuvanna Sandhyakal
Chuvanna Sandhyakal
Balu Mahendra was
35 in Chuvanna Sandhyakal
as 'Director of Photography, Story'.
Fri, Mar 21 1975
Poster of Chattakkari
Chattakkari
Balu Mahendra was
34 in Chattakkari
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 10 1974
Poster of Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
Balu Mahendra was
34 in Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
as 'Cinematography'.
Fri, Feb 22 1974
Poster of Nellu
Nellu
Balu Mahendra was
34 in Nellu
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
Balu Mahendra was
34 in Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 05 1973
Poster of Kaliyugam
Kaliyugam
Balu Mahendra was
33 in Kaliyugam
as 'Cinematography'.
Thu, Apr 12 1973
Poster of Chukku
Chukku
Balu Mahendra was
33 in Chukku
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Maaya
Maaya
Balu Mahendra was
32 in Maaya
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Mar 09 1972

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Kathai Neram
Kathai Neram
Balu Mahendra was
61+ in Kathai Neram
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 19 2000