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1. Roja (1992)
137 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
A woman from a village in Tamil Nadu marries a sophisticated city dweller and moves with him to Kashmir, where all is rosy - until he gets kidnapped by militants.
Director: Mani Ratnam | Stars: Arvind Swamy, Madhoo, Pankaj Kapur, Nassar
Votes: 13,740
2. Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980)
Not Rated | 138 min | Drama
Poetical 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 destitution
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Prathap Pothen, Dilip
Votes: 1,125
3. Mastana (1970)
Not Rated | 151 min | Drama, Comedy, Family
Simple-minded, poor, and lonely Satya (Mehmood) finds friendship with a rich but neglected child, Nain-Tara. The snobbish parents of Nain-Tara resent this friendship and prevent their ... See full summary »
Director: Adurthi Subba Rao | Stars: Mehmood, Padmini, Bharathi, Vinod Khanna
Votes: 81
4. Server Sundaram (1964)
Not Rated | 165 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A poor waiter falls for a rich woman. With the help of his best friend, he becomes a successful film actor. But he is unaware that his friend and his ladylove love each other.
Directors: R. Krishnan, S. Panju | Stars: Goundamani, S.N. Lakshmi, Aachi Manorama, R. Muthuraman
Votes: 382
5. Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
Not Rated | 144 min | Drama, Romance
Drama and melodrama follow two relationships involving single parents.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Major Sundarrajan, Srividya, Jayasudha
Votes: 467
6. Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
141 min | Musical, Romance
The 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.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Jaya Prada, Rajinikanth, Jayasudha
Votes: 308
7. Ayya (I) (2005)
Not Rated | 159 min | Drama, Romance
Ayya is a 2005 Indian Tamil film, directed by Hari and produced by K. Balachander, Pushpa Kandaswamy. The film stars Sarath Kumar, Nayanthara, Prakash Raj, Napoleon and Vadivelu in lead ... See full summary »
Director: Hari | Stars: R. Sarathkumar, Nayanthara, Napolean, Prakash Raj
Votes: 342
8. Naan Avanillai (2007)
Not Rated | 149 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A man is arrested and appears in court for conning and betraying four women, posing as four different men.
Director: Selva | Stars: 'University' Jeevan, Sneha, Namitha, Malavika Nair
Votes: 221
9. Thillu Mullu (1981)
136 min | Comedy
Chandran , a young man fools his boss and attempts to woo his boss' daughter.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Rajinikanth, Madhavi, Thengai Srinivasan, Sowcar Janaki
Votes: 3,759
10. Arangetram (1973)
Not Rated | 152 min | Drama
When a Brahmin family finds diminishing monetary opportunities in traditional priestly functions, the daughter must go out and work.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Pramila, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra
Votes: 133
11. Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
169 min | Drama, Musical
Udhayamoorthi (Kamal Haasan), son of an orthodox Carnatic Musician, Marthandam Pillai, voices for social causes against his father's will and in a way gains the trust of local people and brings self-awareness in neighboring villages.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Seetha, Gemini Ganesan, Aachi Manorama
Votes: 773
12. Moondru Mudichu (1976)
Not Rated | 131 min | Drama, Romance
The 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 ... See full summary »
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Rajinikanth, Vijaya Y.
Votes: 317
13. Maro Charithra (1978)
169 min | Drama, Romance
Two lovers from differing cultural backgrounds are separated by their parents for one year in order to prove if their love is true.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Saritha, Madhavi, Sarath Babu
Votes: 320
14. Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
149 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Remake 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 ... See full summary »
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Anita Raj, Arjun Chakraborty, Nilu Phule
Votes: 130
15. Imtihan (1974)
Not Rated | 153 min | Family, Drama
An idealistic college professor strives to reform the criminal element in his college but one of his students accuses him of sexual harassment.
Director: Madan Sinha | Stars: Vinod Khanna, Tanuja Samarth, Bindu Desai, Ranjeet Bedi
Votes: 99
16. Punnagai Mannan (1986)
Not Rated | 153 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After a failed suicide attempt that ultimately leaves his lover dead, a dancer changes his life.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Revathi, Rekha, Srividya
Votes: 974
17. Teen Bahuraniyan (1968)
Not Rated | 160 min | Comedy
A family experiences changes after a movie star moves in next to their house.
Directors: S.S. Balan, S.S. Vasan | Stars: Prithviraj Kapoor, Agha, Dhumal, Ramesh Deo
Votes: 81
18. Avargal (1977)
167 min | Drama
The 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 ... See full summary »
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Ravi Kumar
Votes: 187
19. Marmadesam (1997–1998)
23 min | Mystery, Thriller
The mysterious story revolves around the cult of Karuppu Swami, along with the odd and strange deaths of people - one followed by another, and events unfolding in the village of Thottakaramangalam.
Stars: Delhi Ganesh, Poovilangu Mohan, Shobana, Devadarshini
Votes: 864
20. Uttama Villain (2015)
171 min | Comedy, Drama
Manoranjan, a superstar, is counting his last days due to brain tumor. How he goes about his final wish of doing a comedy film with his mentor Margadarsi forms the crux of the story.
Director: Ramesh Aravind | Stars: Kamal Haasan, K. Balachander, K. Viswanath, Nassar
Votes: 3,721
21. Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
Not Rated | 167 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
The 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.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Rati Agnihotri, Madhavi, Sunil Thapa
Votes: 1,300
22. Manmatha Leelai (1976)
Not Rated | 161 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
It is about a married man involving in romantic escapades outside marriage and learns his mistakes in the end.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Aalam, Hema Chaudhari, Halam
Votes: 154
23. Aaina (1977)
150 min | Drama
Shalini'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.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Mumtaz Askari, Rajesh Khanna, A.K. Hangal, Nirupa Roy
Votes: 119
24. Rudra Veena (1988)
170 min | Drama, Music
A classical singer believes in changing society through his music and will power.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Chiranjeevi, Gemini Ganesan, Shobana, Devilalita
Votes: 2,012
25. Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
Not Rated | 159 min | Drama
A Carnatic singe at the peak of his career loses his credibility as he gets addicted to alcohol due to the loss of an intimate companion. Singer's wife tries to help him get rid of the addiction and fails.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Sivakumar, Suhasini, Sulakshana, Delhi Ganesh
Votes: 305
26. Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
Not Rated | 150 min | Comedy, Drama
A singer (Bharathi) who is tricked into marriage by his mother-in-law, his wife (Gowri )is enormously possessive about his fame and his female fans. One day they encounter into a fight and ... See full summary »
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Rahman, Sithara, Geetha, Chi Gurudutt
Votes: 208
27. Lakhon Me Ek (1971)
Not Rated | 155 min | Comedy, Drama
An abused homeless male and a mentally-challenged woman become friends.
Director: S.S. Balan | Stars: Mehmood, Pran Sikand, Ramesh Deo, Nasir Hussain
Votes: 93
28. Oonche Log (1965)
Not Rated | 144 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
A retired and blind army major's life undergoes many changes after he decides to get his sons married.
Director: Phani Majumdar | Stars: Ashok Kumar, Raaj Kumar, Feroz Khan, Kanhaiyalal Chaturvedi
Votes: 59
29. Netri Kann (1981)
Not Rated | 149 min | Drama
A God- fearing son finds a way to teach a lesson to his sex- addict father.
Director: S.P. Muthuraman | Stars: Rajinikanth, Lakshmi, Saritha, Menaka
Votes: 311
30. Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
Romance
A girl mails her pictures to a fictitious address but when the pictures are received by an actual person, the two meet and fall in love. Also, a police officer is interested in the girl.
Director: Sarann | Stars: Jayam Ravi, Kamna Jethmalani, Nassar, Prakash Raj
Votes: 165
31. Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
146 min | Comedy
Movie revolves around a couple, their break-up after a dirty secret of one of them uncovers and its aftermath.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Madhavan, Simran, Sneha, Vivek
Votes: 297
32. Anthuleni Katha (1976)
150 min | Drama, Family
The story of an elder sister trying to run a family devoid of father and a useless brother.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Jaya Prada, Jayalakshmi, Rajinikanth, Sripriya
Votes: 115
33. Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam (1998)
Not Rated | 157 min | Comedy
Three out of four brothers of a Malayali household are happily married while the fourth brother is engaged. When the beautiful Yamuna Rani becomes their new neighbor, she poses a threat to the wives.
Director: Rajasenan | Stars: Innocent Vareed Thekkethala, Cochin Hanifa, Jagathy Sreekumar, K.P.A.C. Lalitha
Votes: 303
34. Duet (1994)
156 min | Musical, Romance
2 brothers are part of a successful music band. When both the brothers fall in love with the same girl, the plot thickens.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Prabhu, Ramesh Aravind, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Prakash Raj
Votes: 323
35. Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
163 min | Drama, Romance
Kavitha, 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... See full summary »
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sujatha, Jai Ganesh, Jayalakshmi
Votes: 150
36. Thappu Thalangal (1978)
131 min | Drama
A local thug and prostitute fell in love and they want to change their current lifestyle but society doesn't let them.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Rajinikanth, Saritha, Sundar Raj, Pramila Joshai
Votes: 123
37. Thaneer Thaneer (1981)
143 min | Drama
A small village in Tamil Nadu faces water scarcity. The film highlights the plight of the villagers and the sufferings they endure at the hands of bureaucrats when they try to resolve their problem.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Raman, Saritha, Shunmugham, A.K. Veeraswamy
Votes: 136
38. Keladi Kanmani (1990)
Not Rated | 140 min | Drama
The movie begins with the love-hate relationship between Anu (Anju) and Sasi (Ramesh Aravind). We also see that Anu is a motherless child, reared by an understanding father, A.R.R (S.P. ... See full summary »
Director: Vasanth | Stars: S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Radhika Sarathkumar, Anju Aravind, Ramesh Aravind
Votes: 120
39. Sri Raghavendra (1985)
Not Rated | 153 min | Biography, Drama
This film is the life of Sri Raghavendra. From Birth till his Mahasamadhi has been portrayed by Rajinikanth. The film highlights some of the miracles Sri Raghavendra performed.
Director: S.P. Muthuraman | Stars: Rajinikanth, Lakshmi, Vishnuvardhan, Mohan
Votes: 248
40. Velaikkaaran (1987)
Not Rated | 139 min | Comedy
Young Ragupathy (Rajinikanth) is brought up by his paternal grandfather Valayapathy (V.K.Ramasamy). He decides for him to go to the city in search of a new job and life. While in the city ... See full summary »
Director: S.P. Muthuraman | Stars: Amala Akkineni, Sarath Babu, Achamilai Gopi, Nassar
Votes: 334
41. Edhir Neechal (1968)
Not Rated | 167 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
An orphan who lives by doing odd jobs in a building complex falls in love with one of the residents
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Nagesh, Jayanthi, R. Muthuraman, Major Sundarrajan
Votes: 486
42. Kalki (1996)
161 min | Drama, Romance
Chellammaa,is a singer by profession. She gets married to a male chauvinist pig who insults and humiliates her, because she can't have a child. Will her fate change?
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Prakash Raj, Shruti, Rahman, Geetha
Votes: 123
43. Nizhal Nijamakirathu (1978)
Not Rated | 145 min | Drama
An 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... See full summary »
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sumithra, Shobha, Sarath Babu
Votes: 118
44. Bama Vijayam (1967)
Not Rated | 179 min | Comedy, Drama
The story revolves around an urban South Indian joint family composed of brothers, their wives and children and parent/s. It is the ideal household with every one getting along well until a glamorous actress moves in next door.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Rajashree, T.S. Balaiah, Major Sundarrajan, Sowcar Janaki
Votes: 158
45. Manathil Uruthi Vendum (1987)
146 min | Drama
A divorced nurse is the sole breadwinner for her six siblings and unemployed parents. After meeting an enthusiastic novelist, she edges towards a new start, but complications arise in her family.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Suhasini, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Ramesh Aravind, Rajinikanth
Votes: 108
46. 47 Natkal (1981)
125 min | Drama
Actress Saritha comes to a small town to talk to Vaishali, because she is about to play her in a film based on her life. Vaishali suffers from hysteria and angrily shuts out Saritha. The ... See full summary »
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Chiranjeevi, Jaya Prada, Anne-Patricia, Ramaprabha
Votes: 70
47. Agni Sakshi (1982)
Not Rated | 151 min | Drama
Loving husband trying to save his wife from the imaginary cage she has locked herself up in.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Sivakumar, Saritha, Swapna, Poornam Vishwanathan
Votes: 58
48. Idi Kathakaadu (1979)
158 min | Drama, Family
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Jayasudha, Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu, Chiranjeevi
Votes: 95
49. Aan Devathai (2018)
134 min | Action, Drama
A husband and wife, who are poles apart, go through a lean patch after they start living separately.
Director: Thamira | Stars: Ilavarasu, Aranthangi Nisha, Ramya Pandian, Hareesh Peradi
Votes: 165
50. Sollathan Ninaikiren (1973)
148 min | Drama
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra, Jayasudha
Votes: 54