Balaji Sakthivel
About Balaji Sakthivel
Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director of popular director S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, Samurai for Vikram - however despite receiving positive reviews, did not make it big at the box-office. After a two-year break, he released Kaadhal under the S Pictures banner, the production house of Shankar. The film starring relatively new actors, Bharath and Sandhya made it big at the box-office and earned the stars and the director instant recognition. His Vazhakku Enn 18/9 won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.Balaji Sakthivel is married to Dr. L.R.S. Kalanithi, who is an Associate Professor of English and Vice-principal (Students' Affairs) of Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai. They have two children, a daughter (B.K.Koushi Mahalakshmi) born in 2004 and a son (B.K.Vidhyadharan) born in 2007. Their native is Dindigul. They were residing in Virugambakkam, Chennai. But have recently moved to a nearby neighbourhood Ramapuram, Chennai.
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Asuran Action | 2 Oct 2019 | Inspector | Hit |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2019
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Balaji Sakthivel – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Balaji Sakthivel is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Balaji Sakthivel has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Vetrimaaran, R. Velraj, Manju Warrier. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Balaji Sakthivel has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Action, Drama. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Balaji Sakthivel made their film debut in 2019 with the film Asuran. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
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FAQs about Balaji Sakthivel
How many films has Balaji Sakthivel acted in?▼
Balaji Sakthivel has been part of 1 film in Indian, spanning genres such as Action, Drama.
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Balaji Sakthivel's notable films include "Asuran". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Balaji Sakthivel works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director of popular director S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, Samurai for Vikram - however desp...
When did Balaji Sakthivel debut in Indian?▼
Balaji Sakthivel made their Indian debut in 2019 with the film "Asuran".
What genres has Balaji Sakthivel worked in?▼
Balaji Sakthivel has worked in Action (1 film), Drama (1 film) in their film career.