K. Balachander & Geetha Movies Together — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
K. Balachander & Geetha have worked together on 3 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1989 and extends to 1996, representing 7 years of joint work. Working K. Balachander as Director and Geetha as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Kalki", "Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal", "Azhagan" — with "Kalki" earning a top rating of 4.4/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 4.0/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 2 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal" (1989) to "Kalki" (1996), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Before Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, K. Balachander had directed 51 films, including Major Chandrakanth (1966) and Server Sundaram (1964).
After Kalki, K. Balachander went on to direct 5 more films, including Poi (2006) and Uttama Villain (2015).
Before Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, Geetha had starred in 8 films, including Thyagi (1982) and Garjanai (1981).
After Kalki, Geetha went on to appear in 15 more films, including Johnny (2003) and Santosh Subramaniam (2008).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 7 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
- Kalki
- Azhagan
This duo's 3-film partnership spans 2 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 2 films that defined the era.
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of K. Balachander & Geetha's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on K. Balachander & Geetha's films together













