Director

Balu Mahendra: Movies & Filmography

films: 16
on screen: 1977–2005

Career at a glance

Balu Mahendra's Career in Numbers

Balu Mahendra's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Balu Mahendra works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Kokila (1977) to Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005), and the 1980s were the busiest decade.

Balu Mahendra Movies by Decade

1970s 2
1980s 10
1990s 2
2000s 2

The 1980s were Balu Mahendra's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Balu Mahendra Movies by Genre

Drama 6
Romance 5
Comedy 2
Music 1
Crime 1
Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Balu Mahendra has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of romance (5).

Balu Mahendra Career Milestones

First film: Kokila 1977
Newest film: Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam 2005

16 credits

Balu Mahendra Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Balu Mahendra is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

FAQ

Balu Mahendra: Questions & Answers

How many movies Balu Mahendra has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Balu Mahendra been in?

Balu Mahendra is credited on 16 films, from 1977 to 2005. All of them as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Balu Mahendra's newest movie?

The most recent film on Balu Mahendra's filmography is Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005), which Balu Mahendra directed.

The Best Balu Mahendra Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 directing credits.

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