Balaji Sakthivel

Balaji Sakthivel is a prominent Tamil film director, most well known for directing the 2004 film, "Kaadhal".

Career

Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director under 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.

After taking a three year break, to be an assistant director for the Rajinikanth starrer, "", he has returned with a new film titled "Kalloori" starring Tamanna Bhatia.

Personal Life

Balaji Sakthivel is married to Kala, who works as a Head of the Department in a Private Arts and Science College in Chennai. They have 2 children, a daughter (Dhanya) born in 2000 and a son born in 2007. Their native is Dindugal. They are now residing in Virugambakkam, Chennai.

Filmography