Balachandra Menon is an Indian actor, director and script writer. He made a number of films in the 1980s and 1990s. He has directed 40 films and has acted in over 100. He won two National Film Awards including the National Film Award for Best Actor for his performance as station master Ismail the 1998 film Samaantharangal, which was also directed by him. He has also worked as a distributor, editor, composer, singer and producer in the Malayalam film industry. He has found space in the Limca Book of Records for the maximum number of films directed, scripted and acted in.
Pranayakalam is a 2007 Malayalam romantic film directed by débutant Uday Ananthan.
Ammayane Sathyam is a 1993 Malayalam film written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Mukesh, Annie, Balachandra Menon, Narendra Prasad, Jagathy Sreekumar, Ganesh Kumar, Thilakan, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Paravoor Bharathan, Prem Kumar, and Mammukoya. Balachendra Menon remade the film in Tamil as Kandaen Seethayae, however the project was later shelved. He also introduced actress Annie through this film.
De Ingottu Nokkiye is a 2008 Indian Malayalam film by Balachandra Menon starring Jayasurya, Jagathy Sreekumar, Rathish Rajan and Sara. The film was released to negative reviews. The film was biggest flop of the 2008.
Adiverukal is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language social problem film directed by P. Anil and written by T. Damodaran from a story by Peruvanthanam Sukumaran. It was produced by Mohanlal and Century Kochumon under the company Chears Films. The film stars Mohanlal, Karthika, Sukumari and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has musical score and songs composed by Shyam.
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla is a Malayalam family film, directed by Balachandra Menon, starring Balachandra Menon, Shankar, Srividya, and Laksmi. The film is noted for the performances of the late Srividya and Laksmi, who portray sisters-in-law.
Karyam Nissaram is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film produced by Raju Mathew under the banner of Century Films and written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Prem Nazir and Lakshmi, along with Lalu Alex, Balachandra Menon, Poornima Jayaram, Sukumari, Jalaja, Baiju and K. P. Ummer in supporting roles. It gives us a glimpse into the life of a family during the period when their children marry off. The film explores the concepts of marital life and the impact of trust issues in a relationship.
Samaantharangal is a 1998 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Menon himself along with Maathu, Renuka and Sukumari in supporting roles.
Kuruppinte Kanakkupusthakam is a 1990 family-drama Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by his wife Varada Balachandra Menon. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Jayaram, Geetha and Parvathy Jayaram in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Balachandra Menon.
Sukham Sukhakaram is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by R. Mohan. The film stars Urvashi, Balachandra Menon, Meera and Shammi Kapoor. The film has musical score by Ravindra Jain. It was simultaneously made in Tamil.
Koottinilamkili is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sajan and produced by P. T. Xavier. The film stars Sukumari, Mammootty, Adoor Bhasi and Maniyanpilla Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam.
Bhoopathi is a 1997 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Priya Raman, Kanaka and Thilakan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh.
Oohakachavadam is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. Madhu. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Balachandra Menon, Murali Suhasini and Prathapachandran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. G. Radhakrishnan.
Chiriyo Chiri is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by P. V. Gangadharan. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Adoor Bhasi and Maniyanpilla Raju. The film has musical score by Raveendran. Art direction by Kalalayam Ravi.
Najangalude Kochu Doctor is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Srividya, Thilakan, Balachandra Menon and Revathy in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Darsan Raman.
Vilambaram is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by K. G. Rajagopal. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Ambika, Saritha, Sukumari, Thilakan, Ashokan and Shari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh and lyrics by P. Bhaskaran.
Kandathum Kettathum is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Thilakan, Balachandra Menon, Usha and Baiju in the lead roles. The film, made at a production cost of ₹15 lakh.
Kilukilukkam is a 1982 Indian Malayalam language film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Shanthi Krishna, Sukumari and Venu Nagavally. The film has musical score by Johnson.
Aalippazhangal is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Ramachandran Pillai and produced by Geodaya. The film stars Sukumari, Thilakan, Jose Prakash and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Darsan Raman.
Aduthaduthu is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. The film stars Rahman, Sukumari, Thilakan, KPAC Lalitha and Ahalya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran.
