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Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran (19 May 1939 – 13 February 2014), commonly known as Balu Mahendra, [1] cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor who worked in various Indian film industries, primarily in Tamil and Malayalam cinema.
Nov 22, 2021 · Many of his assistant directors went on to become master craftsmen themselves. The most prominent among them are Bala, Vetrimaaran and Seenu Ramasamy. Director Vetrimaaran, who won the...
In an exclusive interview with IndiaGlitz, tamil industry's eminent directors give their tribute to late filmmaking ace Balu Mahendra, who had been mentor th...
May 16, 2012 · Director Vetrimaran, who is riding the crest of success with his movies 'Polladhavan' and 'Aadukalam' (the latter won him the national award for best director) had adopted Balu as his father.
Bala was introduced by lyricist Arivumathi to director Balu Mahendra. [6] Initially, he began working as a production assistant under him. [7] Later Bala turned to work with him as assistant director in his movies.
Nov 9, 2019 · Vetri, an erstwhile assistant of Balu Mahendra, prepared a script for Dhanush, who was the lead hero of the films he had worked in. Dhanush, on hearing the one line, immediately accepted the offer.
Feb 13, 2014 · Balanathan Benjamin Mahendran or commonly known as Balu Mahendra, was an Indian cinematographer, director, screenwriter and film editor. Born into a Sri Lankan Tamil household, Mahendra developed a passion towards photography and literature at a tender age.
