
Balaji Sakthivel
Known for Directing · 25 credits
- Born
- 1964-01-01 (age 62)
- Place of birth
- Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Balaji Shaktivel
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (2)
Movies (23)

Jana Nayagan
as Doctor

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar

Mahaan
2022
as Soosaiyappan

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar

Asuran
2019
as Inspector

Maaveeran
2023
as C.M

Sardar
2022
as Chidambaram

Nooru Saami
2026

Oho Enthan Baby
2025
as Bhojaraj

Sorgavaasal
2024
as Basheer

Kudumbasthan
2025
as Mohan Ram

Viduthalai: Part II
2024
as Advocate

Vaanam Kottatum
2020
as Velsaamy

DNA
2025
as Chinnaswamy
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
as Special Appearance

Good Night
2023

Parandhu Po
2025
as Gokul's Father

Idi Minnal Kadhal
2024
as Govindaraj

Kaari
2022

Paramporul
2023

Gandhi Kannadi
2025
as Gandhi Mahaan/ Jamin

My Dear Sister

Nandhan
2024
as Koppulingam
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… With 25 credits spanning from 2014 to 2026, Balaji Sakthivel has appeared in 23 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Balaji Sakthivel Movies
- Jana Nayagan — as Doctor
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) — as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
- Mahaan (2022) — as Soosaiyappan
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) — as Vanangamudi Munnaireyar
- Asuran (2019) — as Inspector
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