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Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran or commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was an Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor. Born into a Sri Lankan Tamil household, Mahendra developed a passion towards photography and literature at a tender age. He was drawn towards film-making after witnessing the shoot of David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai in Sri Lanka. He started his career as a literary editor before gaining an admission to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) to pursue a course in cinematography. Mahendra entered films as a cinematographer in the early 1970…
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- Julie Ganapathi (2003) Director
- Moondram Pirai (1982) Director
- Sathi Leelavathi (1995) Editor
- Sadma (1983) Director
- Mullum Malarum (1978) Director of Photography
- Chukku (1973) Director of Photography
- Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1979) Director of Photography
- America Ammayi (1976) Director of Photography
- Raman Abdullah (1997) Director
- Moodupani (1980) Director
- Sankarabharanam (1980) Director of Photography
- Marupadiyum (1993) Director
- Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979) Director
- Chattakkari (1974) Director of Photography
- Nellu (1974) Director of Photography
- Olangal (1982) Director
- Nireekshana (1982) Director
- Ponni (1976) Director of Photography
- Manavoori Pandavulu (1978) Director of Photography
- Yathra (1985) Director
- Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005) Director
- Aur Ek Prem Kahani (1996) Editor
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983) Screenplay
- Veedu (1988) Director
- Ulkadal (1979) Director of Photography
- Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992) Director
- Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983) Director of Photography
- Sandhya Raagam (1989) Editor
- Thalaimuraigal (2013) Director
- Neengal Kettavai (1984) Director
- En Iniya Pon Nilavae (2001) Director
- Panthulamma (1978) Director of Photography
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987) Director
- Raagam (1975) Director of Photography
- Rama Shama Bhama (2005) Original Story
- Kokila (1977) Director
- Chakravyuham (1992) Story
- Lambadolla Ramadasu (1991) Director of Photography
- Chuvanna Sandhyakal (1975) Story
- Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) Director of Photography
- Prayanam (1975) Director of Photography
- Urangatha Ninaivugal (1983) Director of Photography
- Maaya (1972) Director of Photography
- Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (1985) Director
- Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu (1991) Director
- Tourist Bungalow (1975) Director of Photography
- Kaliyugam (1973) Cinematography
- Oomakkuyil (1983) Director
- Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree (1974) Cinematography
- Kathai Neram (2000) Director
- Balu Mahendra :: A Conversation as Himself
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Selected TV credits: Kathai Neram (2000).
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