Kalaignanam (born K. M. Balakrishnan), is an Indian writer, actor, producer and director who works in Tamil films.
Early life Kalaignanam was born in Elumalai Village.
Cinema career Rajinikanth essayed first independent lead role in the movie Bairavi produced by Kalaignanam. Bairavai movie was produced under the production company name Valli Velan movies. After the success of the movie later Kalaignanam produced his movies under the production company name Bhairavi productions.
Partial filmography
+ As director Film Year Aaru Pushpangal 1977 Alli Darbar 1978Nellikani 1981Neethikku Oru Penn1984
+ As actor Film Year Idhu Namma Aalu 1988 Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam 2014Naachiyaar2018
+ As story writer Film Year Kathal Paduthum Padu 1966 Veguli Penn 1971Kurathi Magan1972Anbai Thedi 1974Thangathile Vairam 1975Kanavan Manaivi 1976Bairavi1978Ilanjodigal 1982Miruthanga Chakravarthi1983Amman Kovil Thiruvizha 1990Pudhupatti Ponnuthaayi
+ As Producer Film YearBairavi1978Jyothi malar1986Raja Rishi1985
Books He has written his cinema experiences as four volume of books named Cinema secret.
Personal life Kalaignanam's elder son Murugan died in September 2017.
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