Remembering the prodigy: 10 most memorable films of K Balachander
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Besides introducing stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, veteran filmmaker K Balachander scripted unparalleled impact both in celluloid and on the small screen by championing stories about women empowerment and social issues. We bring you his 10 best films. Iru Kodugal: The 1969 film won Balachander his first National Film Award. Starring Gemini Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and Jayanthi, the Tamil hit was also remade in several language including Kannada (Srinath-Geetha-Saritha-starrer Eradu Rekhegalu, 1984) and Hindi (Amitabh Bachchan-Mala Sinha-starrer Sanjog, 1971).
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai: The Kamal Haasan-Sripriya-Vijaykumar-Sujatha-starrer Tamil film got Balachander Filmfare Award for best Director, Tamil in 1974.
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Apoorva Raagangal: The 1975 Tamil movie featured Kamal Haasan, Srividya and Rajinikanth in pivotal roles. It won three National Film Awards: for best feature film in tamil, best choreography and best female playback singer (Vani Jayaram).
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Avargal: The Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan-Sujatha-Ravi Kumar-starrer 1977 movie won the Fimfare Best Actress Award for Sujatha.
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Thappu Thalangal: The 1978 Tamil movie featured Rajinikanth and Saritha in lead roles.
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Varumayin Niram Sivappu: The Kamal Haasan-Sridevi-starrer 1980 movie talked about the disillusionment of a youth with a socialist Indian society. It was remade in Hindi by Balachander as Zara Si Zindagi with Anita Raj replacing Sridevi.
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Thanneer Thanneer: The 1981 movie, that won two National Film Awards, featured Saritha and Radha Ravi in lead roles. The movie was awarded for best screenplay and best feature film in Tamil.
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Ek Duuje Ke Liye: The Kamal Haasan-Rati Agnihotri-starrer 1981 Hindi movie was a remake of Balachander's Maro Charita. The movie was a hit at the box office and got wide critical acclaim as well for showcasing the love story of people who don't even know each other's languages.
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Achamillai Achamillai: The Saritha-Rajesh-starrer 1984 Tamil hit won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature film in Tamil.
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