Director · Actor · Writer · Producer

R. Balki

20 credited titles on WatchWise

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).

R. Balki in one minute

Strongest genre

Drama

₹448 cr · 100% hit rate

Biggest hit

Pad Man

₹193 cr

Standout efficiency

5.2x

Ki & Ka · gross ÷ budget

Commercial performance

Associated lifetime gross

₹578 cr

Combined reported budget

₹151 cr

Gross / budget

3.8x

Bankability Index

47 / 100

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