Balaji Sakthivel

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

[edit] 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, Sivaji: The Boss, he has returned with a new film titled Kalloori starring Tamanna Bhatia.