Veedu (English: "House" ) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Balu Mahendra.
 Starring Archana as the central character, it depicts the difficulties faced by a middle-class family in building a house.
 Apart from directing, Balu Mahendra wrote the script, photographed and did the editing as well.
 The film score by Ilaiyaraaja earned critical acclaim.
 At the 35th National Film Awards, the film received two awards including one for the Best Tamil Film.
 The film was also screened at the "Indian Panorama" of the International Film Festival of India in 1988.
 Apart from winning critical acclaim,the film made on a budget of 12 lakhs collected 72 lakhs at the box-office.
 The film is widely considered to be one of the best films of Balu Mahendra.
Kokila is a 1977 Kannada-language film starring Kamal Haasan, Shoba playing the title character along with Roja Ramani and Mohan in other prominent roles.
 The film marked the directorial debut of Balu Mahendra, who was a cinematographer working predominantly in South Indian films then.
 The film was successful upon release in Karnataka and its neighbouring states, becoming the first Kannada film to be screened for 100 days in Madras (now Chennai).
 "Kokila" was remade into Malayalam as "Oomakkuyil" and in Hindi as "Aur Ek Prem Kahani" both by Mahendra himself in 1983 and 1996.
 Mahendra won the National Film Award for Best Cinematography and Karnataka State Film Award for Best Screenplay.
Aur Ek Prem Kahani ("Another Love Story") is a 1996 Indian Hindi film directed by Balu Mahendra.
 The film became the debut of several Southern stars, Ramesh Aravind, Sudhir Ahuja, and Heera Rajagopal.
 Co-starred the film were Revathi Menon and Akshay Anand.
 The film is a remake of Balu Mahendra's Kannada film "Kokila".
Azhiyadha Kolangal (English: (lit.)
 "Enduring Patterns" ) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age film directed by Balu Mahendra, starring Prathap K. Pothan and Shobha.
 Kamal Haasan played a guest role in the film.
 The film was Balu Mahendra's second directorial venture and his first in Tamil.
 Partly autobiographical, the film dealt with the events that happen during the adolescence of three friends who live in a small village.
 In addition to directing the film, Balu Mahendra wrote the screenplay and shot the film.
 The film was released on 7 December 1979.
 Upon release, "Azhiyadha Kolangal" received critical acclaim, and was premièred at the "Indian Panorama" of the International Film Festival of India in 1980.
Yathra (Malayalam: യാത്ര, meaning "The Journey") is a 1985 Malayalam film directed by Balu Mahendra, and starring Mammootty and Shobana.
 It is a remake of the 1982 Telugu film Nireekshana, directed by Balu Mahendra himself, and starring Bhanu Chander and Archana.
Sankaramanchi Janaki (born 12 December 1931), popularly known as Sowcar Janaki, is a south-Indian actress who has acted in over 387 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam films.
 She also performed on stage in over 300 shows and was a radio artist during her earlier years.
 Her career as film actress began after her marriage only.
 She became a popular actress with hits across languages between 1949 and 1975 as the lead heroine such as "Sowcar" (Telugu), Valayapathy, Rojulu Marayi in Telugu, then in Tamil like Naan Kanda Sorgam, Kaviya Thalavi, Bhagya Lakshmi, Pallum Pazhamum, Paar Magale Paar, Thayikku Thalaimagan, Kumudham, Panam Paadithavan, "Puthiya Paravai" , Bama Vijayam, Oli Villaku, Ethir Neechal,Maanavan, Uyardha Manidhan, Nimarundhu Nil, Thunaivan, Needhi and "Iru Kodugal" (Tamil), with Kannada films like Devakaanika, Saaku Magalu, Sadarame, Thayige Thakka Maga and then with Malayalam debut Schoolmaster (1964) and with a film in Hindi - Teen Bahuraniyan.
 She worked with famous directors such as Dada Mirasee and K Balachandar.
 She moved to supporting roles after 1975 and her performances in Cinema Paithiyam, Thee, Thillu Mullu, Vetri Vizha, Kaanche were widely appreciated.
 She served as jury member for the National Indian Films awards committee and as chair person for state Telugu Films awards committee.
Sridevi Kapoor (Hindi: श्रीदेवी) (born Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan; 13 August 1963) is an Indian film actress who has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films.
 She has been called the first female superstar of Hindi cinema.
Nireekshana (Telugu: నిరీక్షణ ) is a Telugu drama film directed by Balu Mahendra starring Bhanu Chander and Archana (actress).
 The music was composed by Ilayaraja.
 This movie was released in the year 1982 and remained as all-time classic.
 The film was remade in Malayalam by Balu Mahendra himself as "Yathra" (1985) with Mammooty and Shobana and released in the year 1985.
 The movie was later dubbed in Tamil as "Kanne Kalaimaane".
 He remade the film in Tamil as Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam with Dhanush in the lead.
Sadma (Hindi: सदमा ; English: Trauma ) is a 1983 Indian drama movie directed by Balu Mahendra which stars Sridevi and Kamal Haasan in the lead with music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
 The film tells the story of Nehalata (Sridevi), a young girl who regresses to childhood after suffering a head injury in a car crash.
 Lost, she ends up trapped in a brothel before being rescued by Somu (Kamal Haasan), a lonely school teacher who falls in love with her.
Nirosha Ramki is a Sri Lankan born Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films.
 She has also starred in a few Malayalam and Kannada films and was popular in the 1990s.
 After her debut in the blockbuster Tamil film "Agni Natchathiram" (1988, directed by Mani Ratnam), Nirosha went on to appear in many successful and critically acclaimed films.
 She has acted in over 100 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada.
 She was the leading actress from 1988 to 1995.
 After her marriage with actor Ramki she quit film-acting, But after a hiatus, in 2003 she started to work as a supporting actress.

Question: Sadma, is an Indian drama movie, released in which year, directed by Balu Mahendra which stars Sridevi, an Indian film actress who has worked in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films?
Answer: 1983