P. Balakrishnan

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Dr. P. Balakrishnan
Born
Nellikode, Kozhikode
Occupation(s)Doctor, Director, Producer and script writer
Years active1967 – 2000
SpouseRadha Balakrishnan
Children5

P. Balakrishnan is an Indian film screenwriter, lyricist, director and producer in Malayalam movies. [1] [2] He scripted story and dialogue for more than 50 movies. He has also directed and produced around 10 movies. [3] His debut movie is Thalirukal in 1965. [4] [5] [6] Renowned film director Satyan Anthikad started film career working as his assistant. He is also credited with introducing imminent film director I.V. Sasi and music director A. T. Ummer to the Malayalam film industry.

Contents

Partial filmography

Dialogue

  • Thalirukal (1967)
  • Kaliyalla Kalyaanam (1968)
  • Ladies Hostel (1973)
  • Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
  • College Girl (1974)
  • Ayalathe Sundari (1974)
  • Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
  • Love Letter (1975)
  • Chandanachola (1975)
  • Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
  • Thaamarathoni (1975)
  • Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976)
  • Sindooram (1976)
  • Manassoru Mayil (1977)
  • Snehayamuna (1977)
  • Raajaparampara (1977)
  • Jalatharangam (1978)
  • Enikku Njaan Swantham (1979)
  • Agnivyooham (1979)
  • Sarpam (1979)
  • Kaavalmaadam (1980)
  • Arangum Aniyarayum (1980)
  • Poochasanyaasi (1981)
  • Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
  • Kurukkante Kalyanam (1982)
  • Beedikkunjamma (1982)
  • Sindoorasandhyaykku Mounam (1982)
  • Kinnaaram (1983)
  • Mandanmaar Londonil (1983)
  • Vikadakavi (1984)
  • Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
  • Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
  • Veruthe Oru Pinakkam (1984)
  • Vepraalam (1984)
  • Nayakan (1985)
  • Prem Poojari (1999)

Screenplay

  • Thalirukal (1967)
  • Kaliyalla Kalyaanam (1968)
  • Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
  • College Girl (1974)
  • Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
  • Love Letter (1975)
  • Chandanachola (1975)
  • Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
  • Thaamarathoni (1975)
  • Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976)
  • Sindooram (1976)
  • Manassoru Mayil (1977)
  • Raajaparampara (1977)
  • Jalatharangam (1978)
  • Enikku Njaan Swantham (1979)
  • Agnivyooham (1979)
  • Sarpam (1979)
  • Kaavalmaadam (1980)
  • Arangum Aniyarayum (1980)
  • Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
  • Kurukkante Kalyanam (1982)
  • Beedikkunjamma (1982)
  • Sindoorasandhyaykku Mounam (1982)
  • Kinnaaram (1983)
  • Mandanmaar Londonil (1983)
  • Vikadakavi (1984)
  • Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
  • Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
  • Veruthe Oru Pinakkam (1984)
  • Vepraalam (1984)
  • Nayakan (Vaa Kuruvi Varu Kuruvi) (1985)
  • Prem Poojaari (1999)

Story

  • Thalirukal (1967)
  • Kaliyalla Kalyaanam (1968)
  • Ladies Hostel (1973)
  • Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
  • College Girl (1974)
  • Madhurappathinezhu (1975)
  • Love Letter (1975)
  • Chandanachola (1975)
  • Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
  • Thaamarathoni (1975)
  • Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976)
  • Sindooram (1976)
  • Manassoru Mayil (1977)
  • Snehayamuna (1977)
  • Raajaparampara (1977)
  • Jalatharangam (1978)
  • Enikku Njaan Swantham (1979)
  • Agnivyooham (1979)
  • Kaavalmaadam (1980)
  • Arangum Aniyarayum (1980)
  • Dantha Gopuram (1981)
  • Anuraagakkodathi (1982)
  • Kurukkante Kalyaanam (1982)
  • Beedikkunjamma (1982)
  • Sindoorasandhyaykku Mounam (1982)
  • Kinnaaram (1983)
  • Mandanmaar Londonil (1983)
  • Vikadakavi (1984)
  • Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984)
  • Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
  • Veruthe Oru Pinakkam (1984)
  • Nayakan (1985)

Direction

Production

Lyrics

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