B. S. Lokanath (c. 1937 – 2011) was an Indian

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who worked in

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and

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films. He is well known as the cinematographer of K. Balachander and has worked in 55 films with him. During his career, he won the

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for ''

Apoorva Raagangal ''Apoorva Raagangal'' ( ) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan, Sundarrajan, Srividya and Jayasudha, while Nagesh and Rajinikanth, in his feature film debut, play ...

'' (1975) and the

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for '' Ninaithale Inikkum'' (1979). He died of a heart attack in

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on 9 December 2011. His son B. L. Sanjay is also an cinematographer.

Partial filmography

* ''

Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa ''Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by N. S. Chakravarthi in his debut, produced by Sridhar and written by Gopu. The film features an ensemble cast including Ravichandran, Nagesh, Theng ...

'' (1971) * '' Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil'' (1972) * '' Arangetram'' (1973) * ''

Sollathaan Ninaikkiren ''Sollathaan Ninaikkiren'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by K. Balachander. Starring S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra, Srividya, Shubha and Jayasudha, it is based on the novel ''Ilavu Kaath ...

'' (1973) * '' Aaina'' (1977) * ''

Aval Oru Thodar Kathai ''Aval Oru Thodar Kathai'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The lead role was played by Sujatha in her first Tamil film, which was also her first starring role. Kamal Haasan, Vijayakumar, ...

'' (1974) * '' Naan Avanillai'' (1974) * ''

'' (1975) * '' Manmatha Leelai'' (1976) * ''

Anthuleni Katha ''Anthuleni Katha'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Jaya Prada, with Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Rajinikanth and Sripriya in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan played a cameo. The film is a remake of the ...

'' (1976) * ''

Moondru Mudichu ''Moondru Mudichu'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic thriller film directed and co-written by K. Balachander. A remake of the Telugu language, Telugu film ''O Seeta Katha'' (1973), it stars Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and R ...

'' (1976) * ''

Avargal ''Avargal'' ( ) is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Ravikumar. A triangular love story, it revolves around a woman who is caught ...

'' (1977) * ''

Chilakamma Cheppindi ''Chilakamma Cheppindi'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by Eranki Sharma. The film starred Rajinikanth in his first lead role. The film won the state Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. The film was a remak ...

'' (1977) * ''

Maro Charitra ''Maro Charitra'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language romantic tragedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan and Saritha in the lead with Madhavi appearing in prominent roles. The film deals with cross-cultural ...

'' (1978) * ''

Pranam Khareedu ''Pranam Khareedu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language film directed by K. Vasu. It starred Jayasudha, Rao Gopal Rao, Chandra Mohan, Chiranjeevi, Mahasweta Ray, and Madhavi in a guest appearance. The film released on 22 September 1978. Th ...

'' (1978) * ''

Nizhal Nijamagiradhu ''Nizhal Nijamagiradhu'' ( ) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu, Sumithra and Hanumanthu, and introduced Shoba to Tamil cinema. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Adimaka ...

'' (1978) * ''

Thappu Thalangal ''Thappida Thala'' ( ) is a 1978 Indian crime drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Rajinikanth and Saritha in her film debut. It was simultaneously shot in Kannada and Tamil with the latter version titled as ''Thappu Thalangal'' ( ) ...

'' / ''

Thappida Thala ''Thappida Thala'' ( ) is a 1978 Indian crime drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Rajinikanth and Saritha in her film debut. It was simultaneously shot in Kannada and Tamil with the latter version titled as ''Thappu Thalangal'' ( ) ...

'' (1978) * '' Ninaithale Inikkum'' / ''

Andamaina Anubhavam ''Ninaithale Inikkum'' (; ) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Balachander starring Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jaya Prada and Geetha. The story was written by Sujatha. The film was also simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''And ...

'' (1979) * ''

Nool Veli ''Nool Veli'' ( ) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha and Saritha in prominent roles. It was made simultaneously in Telugu as ''Guppedu Manasu'' (), and is a remake of the 1977 ...

''/ ''

Guppedu Manasu ''Nool Veli'' ( ) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha and Saritha in prominent roles. It was made simultaneously in Telugu as ''Guppedu Manasu'' (), and is a remake of the 19 ...

'' (1979) * ''

Idi Katha Kaadu ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Jayasudha, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Sarath Babu and, Saritha. It is a remake of Balachander's own Tamil film '' Avargal'' (1977). Jayas ...

'' (1979) * '' Aakali Rajyam'' (1981) * ''

Varumayin Niram Sivappu ''Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as ''Aakali Rajyam'' (). The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, with Pratap ...

'' (1981) * ''

Ek Duuje Ke Liye ''Ek Duuje Ke Liye'' () is a 1981 Indian Hindi romantic tragedy film directed by K. Balachander. A remake of Balachander's Telugu film '' Maro Charitra'', it stars Kamal Haasan and Rati Agnihotri as a pair of lovers from different families ...

'' (1981) * '' Thanneer Thanneer'' (1981) * '' Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu'' (1981) * '' Enga Ooru Kannagi'' (1981) * ''

Thillu Mullu ''Thillu Mullu'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. Balachander and written by Visu. A remake of the 1979 Hindi film ''Gol Maal'', it stars Rajinikanth, with Thengai Srinivasan, Nagesh, Poornam Viswanathan, Sowcar Ja ...

'' (1981) * ''

47 Natkal ''47 Natkal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by K. Balachander. It was simultaneously made in Telugu as ''47 Rojulu'' (). The film stars Chiranjeevi, Jaya Prada, and Anne Patricia. Based on the novel ...

'' / '' 47 Rojulu'' (1981) * '' Agni Sakshi'' (1982) * ''

Zara Si Zindagi ''Zara Si Zindagi'' () is a 1983 Indian Hindi-language film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan, Anita Raj, Nilu Phule, Mazhar Khan, Shreeram Lagoo, Karan Razdan. It was the remake of the Tamil film '' Varumayin Niram Sivappu'' ...

'' (1983) * ''

Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu ''Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu'' ( ) is a 1983 Indian Kannada language film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Chandulal Jain. It revolves around Kavitha ( Suhasini) who wonders when she will have time to live her own life, as she is too bu ...

'' (1983) * '' Poikkal Kudhirai'' (1983) * '' Kokilamma'' (1983) * '' Ek Nai Paheli'' (1984) * ''

Achamillai Achamillai ''Achamillai Achamillai'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language political drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Rajesh and Saritha, with Pavithra, Jeyagopi, Delhi Ganesh, Charle and Delhi Nayakar in supporting roles ...

'' (1984) * '' Eradu Rekhegalu'' (1984) * '' Haqeeqat'' (1985) * '' Mugila Mallige'' (1985) *''

Oorkavalan ''Oorkavalan'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action drama film directed by Manobala, starring Rajinikanth and Radhika Sarathkumar, Radhika. The film, released on 4 September 1987, was a super hit at the box office. Plot T ...

'' (1987) *''

Thangathin Thangam ''Thangathin Thangam'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Siraj, starring Ramarajan and Ragasudha. It was released on 14 April 1990. Plot A young village leader falls in love with a girl assuming that she is a vil ...

'' (1990) * ''

Pudhiya Raagam ''Pudhiya Raagam'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed and produced by Jayachitra, making her directorial debut with the film featuring herself in the lead role with her son Amresh Ganesh (portraying child artist), ...

'' (1991) *''

Paarambariyam ''Paarambariyam'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil language film directed by Manobala and produced by R. Jambunathan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi and Pandiyan. It was released on 13 November 1993. Plot Cast Soundtrack The ...

'' (1993) * '' Ellame En Rasathan'' (1995)

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