Kalaignanam (born K. M. Balakrishnan), is an Indian writer, actor, producer and director who works in Tamil films.[2]
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Kalaignanam | |
|---|---|
| Born | K. M. Balakrishnan Elumalai Village. |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | writer, actor, producer, director |
| Children | Murugan |
| Parent(s) | Father : Muthaiya Mother : Pechiyammal |
| Awards | Kalaimamani(2017 as producer)[1] |
Kalaignanam was born in Elumalai Village.
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.
| 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 | |
| Thangathile Vairam | |
| Kanavan Manaivi | |
| Bairavi | 1978 |
| Ilanjodigal | |
| Miruthanga Chakravarthi | 1983 |
| Amman Kovil Thiruvizha | |
| Pudhupatti Ponnuthaayi | |
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Bairavi | 1978 |
| Jyothi malar | 1986[6] |
| Raja Rishi | 1985 |
He has written his cinema experiences as four volume of books named Cinema secret.[7]
Kalaignanam's elder son Murugan died in September 2017.[8]