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Kamal Haasan confirms reunion with Rajinikanth 46 years after Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum: 'Now we are content with just half a biscuit each'
September 08, 2025 7:35 pm
Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth have worked together in about a dozen films together. As the former confirmed their reunion, speculations are rife that the mega project will be helmed by their Vikram and Coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Kamal Haasan worked as a barber to 'insult' his mother, says he would've died penniless in an auto rickshaw had he not heeded guru's advice
May 15, 2025 12:05 pm
Kamal Haasan reflected on his relationship with mentor K Balachander, and revealed the key piece of advice he received that saved him from a tragic fate.
Prakash Raj says K Balachander hired actors not based on caste; Mani Ratnam's filmmaking was very different: 'He would appreciate KB, but...'
December 17, 2023 7:56 am
Actor Prakash Raj recently spoke in depth about legendary Tamil filmmakers K Balachander and Mani Ratnam, discussing their differences and the major factors that make them unique.
When K Balachander turned Karan Johar for Rajinikanth
July 09, 2023 8:49 am
In an interview that was conducted right after the release of Enthiran, K Balachander asked some tough questions to Rajinikanth, who was at his candid best.
IFFI 2015 to pay homage to Aadesh Shrivastava, K Balachander, Ravindra Jain
November 01, 2015 4:49 pm
Aadesh Shrivastava, K Balachander and Ravindra Jain will be honoured with a special tribute at the 46th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
K. Balachander's family announces foundation in his name
March 16, 2015 3:11 pm
K. Balachander's family announced the formation of K. Balachander Foundation trust in his memory.
The legend is no more
January 02, 2015 12:00 am
K Balachander, 83, passed away on December 23 at a private hospital in Chennai after a prolonged illness.
K. Balachander's death sad for Indian cinema: Aamir Khan
December 25, 2014 5:47 pm
Aamir Khan says the veteran auteur K Balachander's death earlier this week was a "sad day" for Indian cinema,
Filmmaker K Balachander cremated
December 25, 2014 9:46 am
Men and women stood in long queues to have a last glimpse of the thespian, who died at the age of 84, plunging the Tamil film industry into gloom.
K Balachander's vision, creations inspired many: A.R. Rahman
December 24, 2014 6:25 pm
Oscar-winning music director A.R.Rahman says the late legendary Tamil movie and drama director, screen writer and producer K. Balachander inspired generations of creative people.
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K Balachander, a flashback
December 24, 2014 11:08 am
K Balachander , eminent filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner, died on December 23
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