
Directing
Balaji Sakthivel began as an assistant director of popular director S. Shankar. In 2002, he directed his first film, Samurai for Vikram - however despite receiving positive reviews, did not make it big at the box-office. After a two-year break, he released Kaadhal under the S Pictures banner, the production house of Shankar. The film starring relatively new actors, Bharath and Sandhya made it big at the box-office and earned the stars and the director instant recognition. His Vazhakku Enn 18/9 won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.Balaji Sakthivel is married to Dr. L.R.S. Kalanithi, who is an Associate Professor of English and Vice-principal (Students' Affairs) of Guru Nanak College (Autonomous), Chennai. They have two children, a daughter (B.K.Koushi Mahalakshmi) born in 2004 and a son (B.K.Vidhyadharan) born in 2007. Their native is Dindigul. They were residing in Virugambakkam, Chennai. But have recently moved to a nearby neighbourhood Ramapuram, Chennai.

Mohan, an IT youngster with a snoring issue starts his life with Anu, the girl of his dreams, hiding his issue. However, trouble begins, when his snoring starts affecting his life and the health of his partner.

968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

A man's family leaves him when he strays from the path of ideological living in his search for personal freedom. However, as he realizes his ambitions, he also misses the presence of his son in his life. Having fulfilled his dream of becoming a billionaire, does life give him a second chance to be a father?

After a head injury, cowardly newspaper cartoonist Sathya hears a voice in his mind, foretells events and puts him in precarious situations and forces him to take on a corrupt politician.

Aadhi, A troubled young man who desperately in need of money crosses path a self-centric police officer Maithreyan, during a theft. They both get involved in an idol smuggling and face the repercussions.

Kaari revolves around the life of a horse jockey in Chennai and how fate brings him to a small village in Ramanad district, who is about to witness the cruelty of money and power.

An espionage agent who is branded a traitor returns from exile to take down a dubious water project and safeguard the country.

The story is spun with guilt and repentance of the characters and unknowingly they undo the wrong that they all had done against each other in the aftermath of an accident. They all realize that rarer action is in virtue than vengeance.

An Underdog of a Rural village survives as much as obstacles that he can to overcome his societal status
A director changes the perception of love for a group of youngsters by narrating how he reclaimed his life because of his now-married lover and her understanding husband.

Murugan is a diligent scooter mechanic in Madurai, whose life goes on smoothly until a rich schoolgirl named Aishwarya sets her eyes on him. The infatuation reaches dangerous levels when she coaxes Murugan to take her away from the clutches of her family, which has other plans about her future.

Thiyagu is a medico who leads a masked gang of four to abduct corrupt politicians and bureaucrats who use the loophole in law to enjoy their prison term in hospitals or guest houses. Deiva, a schoolgirl and daughter of the police officer who is hot on the trail of the mysterious gang, has a crush on Thiyagu, but she is not aware of his real identity.

Murugan is a diligent scooter mechanic in Madurai, whose life goes on smoothly until a rich schoolgirl named Aishwarya sets her eyes on him. The infatuation reaches dangerous levels when she coaxes Murugan to take her away from the clutches of her family, which has other plans about her future.

Venu works at a roadside shop and loves Jyothi, a maidservant in the nearby apartments. Before Venu gets a chance to express his love to her, she meets with an accident and he is arrested.

Nine childhood friends join an arts college together in a small town. Soon, Shobana becomes a part of their group, and things take a turn when one of the boys falls in love with her.

Venu works at a roadside shop and loves Jyothi, a maidservant in the nearby apartments. Before Venu gets a chance to express his love to her, she meets with an accident and he is arrested.

Thiyagu is a medico who leads a masked gang of four to abduct corrupt politicians and bureaucrats who use the loophole in law to enjoy their prison term in hospitals or guest houses. Deiva, a schoolgirl and daughter of the police officer who is hot on the trail of the mysterious gang, has a crush on Thiyagu, but she is not aware of his real identity.

The story of Black Butterfly focuses on how certain pranks played by plus two students, later turn out to be serious troubles in the life of many. The film portrays the theme of romantic love between two pairs of lovers. Reena enters the life of Benny who has lost his parents. The other pair is a plus two student Deepak and his lover Aarathi. The story revolves around these characters.

Nine childhood friends join an arts college together in a small town. Soon, Shobana becomes a part of their group, and things take a turn when one of the boys falls in love with her.

Nine childhood friends join an arts college together in a small town. Soon, Shobana becomes a part of their group, and things take a turn when one of the boys falls in love with her.

