How many films does Balu Mahendra's complete filmography include?

Balu Mahendra's filmography on GudVibe holds 21 credits across 35 years. The complete list is on this page.

What is Balu Mahendra's top-rated film?

Azhiyadha Kolangal (8.5), Veedu (8.4) top the list. Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) sits at 8.5/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

Beyond Director, what else does Balu Mahendra do?

Balu Mahendra's credits split across multiple crafts: Director (18), Director of Photography (2), Actor (1). The dominant role is Director, accounting for 86% of the catalogue.

What is Balu Mahendra's most recent release?

Thalaimuraigal (2013) — released 13 years ago. Available on Netflix.

What marks the start of Balu Mahendra's filmography?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Mullum Malarum (1978).

How can I stream Balu Mahendra's movies?

12 of Balu Mahendra's 21 films stream today across 5 platforms — Airtel Xstream Play, Eros Now, Google Play Movies, JioHotstar, and MX Player. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

When did Balu Mahendra release the most films?

The 1980s — 9 releases, about 43% of the entire catalogue.

How many languages has Balu Mahendra worked in?

21 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

Did Balu Mahendra ever take a long break?

8 years sit between 2005 and 2013 — the longest dry stretch in the filmography.

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Balu Mahendra — Filmography (21 Films)

Artist · 1978–2013

Balu Mahendra is a artist with 21 film credits between 1978 and 2013, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Azhiyadha Kolangal (1979) at 8.5/10. Average rating across rated films: 6.1/10.

21+Total Credits

6.1Avg Rating

1978–2013Career Span

3Roles

21+Total Films

6.1Avg Rating

8.5Top Rating

35+Years Active

3Roles Played

The Balu Mahendra filmography

The record runs through 5 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1970s to the 2010s. From Mullum Malarum (1978) to Thalaimuraigal (2013). the run closed with Thalaimuraigal in 2013.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·21 films · 1978–2013

1978Debut
1983Peak · 2 films
2005Hiatus begins (8y)

1978–1982The Breakthrough1978–1982: 4 films, the first chapter.

1981–1985The Peak1981–1985: the busiest stretch — 5 films.

2009–2013The Final Run2009–2013: the closing chapter, 2 films.

Top-rated Balu Mahendra films

The five highest-rated entries in Balu Mahendra's filmography.

Career Timeline

1978
Debut
Mullum Malarum
1979
Breakthrough
Azhiyadha Kolangal
2013
Latest
Thalaimuraigal

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1970s2 films

1980s9 films

1990s5 films

2000s3 films

2010s2 films

Credits by Role

Director

Director of Photography

Actor