R. Balakrishnan, popularly known as R. Balki,(born 16 April 1964) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and former Group Chairman of the advertising agency Lowe Lintas (India). He is best known for directing Cheeni Kum (2007), Paa (2009) and Pad Man (2018).
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The Oscar‑winning actress posted on Instagram that she’s begun shooting a new Tamil movie with director R. Balki, their first venture together since 2009’s Paa.
Vidya Balan announced her collaboration with R. Balki on a new Tamil project, sharing a script‑holding Instagram snap. The reunion follows their 2009 hit Paa, and comes as she lines up roles in Jailer 2 and a comedy with Akshay Kumar.
Vidya Balan posted a behind‑the‑scenes snap on Instagram, signalling the start of a new Tamil movie with director R. Balki, their first joint venture since Paa. Details remain under wraps as she balances roles in Jailer 2 and a comedy with Akshay Kumar.
Aditi Rao Hydari discusses her Lust Stories 3 segment with R. Balki, calling her on-screen father-in-law Gajraj Rao's character a rare ally to Saira, and revealing why the scenes felt personal.
Aamir Khan is reportedly in preliminary talks with producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director R. Balki for a superhero film, per Bollywood Hungama, with the script still being shaped and nothing signed yet.