Balaji Sakthivel

Director

Born - June 01, 1964 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

Balaji Sakthivel is a popular Director.

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Actor Sri's drastic transformation shocks fans; Concerns rise over health and well-being

etimes.in / Apr 13, 2025, 08:50 (IST)

Tamil actor Sri, known for roles in films like 'Vazhakku Enn 18/9' and 'Maanagaram,' has sparked concern among fans due to his drastically thin appearance in recent Instagram photos. This transformation has led to speculation about potential health issues, substance abuse, or depression, fueled by a perceived lack of career opportunities and his subsequent silence.

Thieves eye copper tubes of AC units for quick bucks

TNN / Mar 23, 2025, 23:50 (IST)

Manikandan and Saanve Megghana starrer ‘Kudumbasthan’ set for OTT premiere on March 7

etimes.in / Mar 04, 2025, 12:39 (IST)

Kudumbasthan, starring Manikandan and Saanve Megghana, is set for its grand OTT premiere on March 7. Directed by Rajeshwar Kalisamy, the film explores love and family dynamics, featuring an ensemble cast and high production values. The OTT release aims to reach a broader audience.

Vijay Milton teams up with Balaji Sakthivel again

TNN / Mar 03, 2014, 00:00 (IST)

Vijay has handled the camera for two of Balaji Sakthivel��s films

Balaji wants to bring issues to the fore

TNN / Aug 03, 2013, 00:00 (IST)

Director Balaji Sakthivel has started the scripting work of his next

Making movies is easier today, says director

TNN / Sep 10, 2012, 08:47 (IST)

Young filmmakers today have more opportunities to prove themselves, says popular filmmaker Balaji Sakthivel.

'Kaadhal' director Balaji Sakthivel's father passes away at the age of 84

etimes.in / Dec 31, 2021, 12:32 (IST)

Tamil film director Balaji Sakthivel’s father Sakthi Vadivel passed away yesterday (December 30) at the age of 84. Reportedly, many personalities from the film industry paid their respects to the deceased's family in Ramapuram

Balaji Sakthivel is back with Yaar Ivargal

TNN / Jun 07, 2018, 00:00 (IST)

After Vazhakku Enn 18/9, director Balaji Sakthivel is back with Yaar Ivargal.

Vazhakku Enn 18/9 is coming in Malayalam now

Jul 04, 2012, 11:21 (IST)

The Tamil hit Vazhakku Enn 18/9, written and directed by Balaji Sakthivel, is reportedly being made in Malayalam

Chandini Tamilarasan roped in to play the lead in Balaji Sakthivel's next?

TNN / May 22, 2019, 15:43 (IST)

Actress Chandini Tamilarasan made her debut in Tamil cinema with 'Siddu +2' and also has films like ‘Vil Ambu’, ‘Raja Ranguski’, ‘Vanjagar Ulagam’ to her credit.

Balaji Shakthivel to play an important role in Ponniyin Selvan

TNN / Aug 27, 2020, 20:28 (IST)

The team is planning to resume shooting in October, and Ponniyin Selvan team has reportedly locked locations in Madhya Pradesh for the shooting.

K-town's conscience keeper

TNN / Apr 21, 2011, 00:00 (IST)

Balaji Sakthivel tells TOI that his upcoming film is a teenage thriller

Balaji ready for his next

TNN / May 16, 2013, 00:00 (IST)

Vazhakku Enn 18/9 director, Balaji Sakthivel is now gearing up to direct his next project.

Asuran compositions in progress

TNN / Mar 17, 2019, 14:35 (IST)

The composition for Dhanush’s Asuran is on in full swing

Balaji Sakthivel in Mani Ratnam's 'Vaanam Kottatum'

TNN / Aug 09, 2019, 13:20 (IST)

He has been roped in to play an important role in the film directed by Dhana.

Muthuraman receives accolades from Rajini

May 30, 2012, 10:42 (IST)

Director turned Producer Lingusamy arranged a special screening of Balaji Sakthivel��s Vazhakku Enn 18/9 for Superstar Rajinikanth recently.

Hello Sago: Director Shankar reveals his life secrets

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Dec 08, 2018, 22:25 (IST)

Director Shankar Shanmugam reveals some of his life secrets in the upcoming episode of Hello Sago, the celebrity chat show hosted by Shruti Haasan. The audience can expect to see the other side of the directors Balaji and Shankar in this show for sure.

Director Balaji Sakthivel acting debut in Dhanush's 'Asuran'?

TNN / Feb 05, 2019, 15:17 (IST)

Balaji Sakthivel will be making his onscreen debut in the film and will play the baddie.

Vazhakku Enn 18/9 To Go Bollywood

May 14, 2012, 17:03 (IST)

Balaji Sakthivel directed Vazhakku Enn 18/9 is the just released film that is doing pretty well with the audiences from all parts. Makers are now keen to remake the film in Hindi.

The audio launch of Balaji Sakthivel’s Vazhakku Enn 18/9

TNN / Mar 17, 2012, 12:42 (IST)

The audio launch of Balaji Sakthivel’s Vazhakku Enn 18/9 was quite a low key affair as far as Kollywood audio launches go, but it was also one of the rare occasions when every speaker seemed to speak straight from their heart.