T. K. Balachandran was an Indian actor who worked mainly in

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ...

films. He has acted in more than 200 films. His areas of contribution includes Production, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay. He is the first actor to do a double role in the history of

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

Background

T. K. Balachandran was born as the fifth son of Kunjan Pillai and Parukkuttiyamma. At 13 years of age, he acted in the movie "Prahlaada" in 1940. In 1968, he acted in ''

Viruthan Shanku ''Viruthan Shanku'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by P. Venu, starring Adoor Bhasi and Ambika. It revolves around Vikraman, and how he tricks people and steals their valuables in a comic way and also how he wins the hea ...

'', the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema directed by

P. Venu P. Venu (8 November 1940 – 25 May 2011), was an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, and lyricist with over 20 films to his name.His directorial venture Udhyogastha in 1967 was the first-ever multi-star cast film of the south Indi ...

. In 1998, the Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada and Telugu Cinema Industry jointly elected him President of the South Indian Film Chamber. Taking into consideration his invaluable contributions to Indian Cinema, he was awarded the President's gold medal. He has also received numerous awards and recognition. He died at home in Thiruvananthapuram, at 78 years of age, on 15 December 2005 after fighting a prolonged battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife and son.

Family

He was married to Vishalakshi. The couple had two sons Vasanth and Vinod. Actor

Vanchiyoor Madhavan Nair Madhu''('Vanchiyoor Madhavan Nair')'' was an Indian theatre artist and actor in Malayalam movies of the 1960s and 1970s. He appeared in several films of "Neela Studios" of Thiruvananthapuram. His popular movies are ''Navalokam'' (1951), ''Baalya ...

was his elder brother.

Filmography

As an actor

Malayalam

* Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987) *

Snehicha Kuttathinu ''Snehicha Kuttathinu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. K. Joseph and produced by T. K. Balachandran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Ratheesh, Santhosh and Shubha. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Prem N ...

(1985) as Advocate * Inakkily (1984) *

Aagamanam ''Aagamanam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jeassy and produced by G. Sugunan. The film stars Sukumari, Srividya, M. G. Soman and Ravikumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Vidyadharan. Cast *Sukumari as Subhadr ...

(1980) * Pambaram (1979) as Swami * Sakhaakkale Munnottu (1977) * Chirikkudukka (1976) *

Yakshagaanam ''Yakshagaanam'' () is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Sheela (in her directorial debut) and written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan from a story by Medhavi. The film stars Madhu (actor), Madhu, Sheela,K.P.Ummer, Adoor Bhasi a ...

(1976) * Prasadam (1976) as Chellappan * Devi Kanyaakumaari (1974) * Raakkuyil (1973) * Udayam (1973) *

Aaradi Manninte Janmi ''Aaradimanninte Janmi'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi. The musical score is by R. K. Shekhar. It is a remake of the Tamil film ''Nee ...

(1972) as Murali * Azhimukham (1972) * Professor (1972) as Das *

Vidyarthikale Ithile Ithile ''Vidhyarthikale Ithile Ithile'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by John Abraham in his debut. It is based on the French film '' Nous les gosses'' (1941). The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Paul Vengola. ...

(1972) * Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972) *

Anubhavangal Paalichakal ''Anubhavangal Paalichakal'' () is a 1971 Malayalam-language film scripted by Thoppil Bhasi and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is based on the novel of the same name written by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. The film stars Sathyan, Prem Na ...

(1971) as Kumaran * Aana Valarthiya Vaanampaadiyude Makan (1971) * Vimochanasamaram (1971) * Vivaaham Swargathil (1970) * Priya (1970) * Ezhuthaatha Kadha (1970) *

Padicha Kallan ''Padichakallan'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. L. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Manavalan Joseph and Pappukutty Bhagavathar. The film had musical score by G. De ...

(1969) * Ballaatha Pahayan (1969) as Chandran * Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969) *

Kumara Sambhavam ''Kumara Sambhavam'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language Hindu mythological film directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. Based on the epic poem of the poet Kalidasa of the same name, it stars Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Srividya and Thikkurissy ...

(1969) as Naradan * Adhyaapika (1968) * Viplavakarikal (1968) as Ravi *

(1968) as Kittunni * Karutha Rathrikal (1967) *

Agniputhri Agniputhri is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director), M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Prem Navas. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, T. R. Omana and T. S. Muthaiah. The film had musical score and songs co ...

(1967) as Balendran * Jeevikkaan Anuvadikkoo (1967) * Kanakachilanka (1966) *

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(1966) *

Kalithozhan ''Kalithozhan'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. V. Subbarao and L.V Prasad. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devara ...

(1966) * Chettathi (1965) as Gopi *

Bhoomiyile Malakha ''Bhoomiyile Malakha'' (''Angel on Earth'') is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. A. Thomas. The film stars Prem Nazir and Rajalakshmi, with Sukumari, Lakshmi, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair in sup ...

(1965) as Mathews *

Omanakuttan ''Omanakkuttan'' is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by P.K. Kaimal. The film stars Sathyan, Sukumari, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Pankajam. The film had musical score by G. Devaraja ...

(1964) * Bharthavu (1964) * Kalanju Kittiya Thankam (1964) as Madhu *

Snehadeepam ''Snehadeepam'' is a 1962 Malayalam language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. Written by novelist Muttathu Varkey, it stars Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, S. P. Pillai, Miss Kumari, Ambika, Santhi, Baby V ...

(1962) as Chandran * Sreeraama Pattaabhishekam (1962) *

Christmas Rathri ''Christmas Rathri'' () is a 1961 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam and was filmed at Merryland Studio. The film stars T. K. Balachandran, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, Soman and Adoor Pankajam. ...

(1961) as Dr Mathew * Bhaktha Kuchela (1961) as Naradan * Poothali (1960) * Aniyathi (1955) as Babu *

Prahlada Prahlada () is an asura king in Hindu mythology. He is known for his staunch devotion towards the preserver deity, Vishnu. He appears in the narrative of Narasimha, the man-lion avatar of Vishnu, who rescues Prahlada by slaying his wicked fa ...

(1941)

Tamil

* Jathagam (1953) * ''

Andha Naal ''Andha Naal'' ( en, italic=yes, That Day, ) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language mystery-thriller film, produced by A. V. Meiyappan and directed by S. Balachander. It is the first film noir in Tamil cinema, and the first Tamil film to be made wit ...

'' (1954) *

Nadodi Mannan ''Nadodi Mannan'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action adventure film directed by M. G. Ramachandran in his debut as a filmmaker. He stars in dual roles alongside P. Bhanumathi, M. N. Rajam and B. Saroja Devi. P. S. Veerap ...

(1958) * Pandi Thevan (1958) *

Deivathin Deivam ''Deivathin Deivam'' () is 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, Geetanjali (credited as Manimala) and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by ...

(1962) * Kulavilakku (1969) * Neethi (1972)

Production

* Aalasyam (1990) * Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (Puthan Thalamura) (1987) * TP Baalagopaalan MA (1986) * Snehicha Kuttathinu (1985) * Oru Thettinte Kadha (1984) * Deepaaradhana (1983) * Drohi (1982) * Rakthasaakshi (1982) * Kaattukallan (1981) * Pralayam (1980) * Kaalam Kaathuninnilla (1979) * Pambaram (1979) * Praarthana (1978) * Sakhaakkale Munnottu (1977) * Prasaadam (1976) * Chief Guest (1975) * Poymukhangal (1973)

Story

* Deepaaradhana (1983) * Drohi (1982) * Rakthasaakshi (1982) * Kaattukallan (1981) * Praarthana (1978) * Chief Guest (1975)

Dialogue, screenplay

* Deepaaradhana (1983) * Rakthasaakshi (1982) * Pambaram (1979)

References

Blogger

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External links

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T. K. Balachandran at MSI
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