T. S. Balaiah
Acting
Born: 1914-08-22 in Sundankottai, Thoothukudi District, British Raj
Biography
Tirunelveli S. Balaiah (August 22, 1914 – July 22, 1972) was a Tamil film actor best known for playing supporting roles in the Tamil film industry. He was introduced to the cine field by directorEllis R. Dungan in Sathi Leelavathi (1936), along with MGR, N.S.Krishnan and M.K. Radha. He was one of the very few actors who excelled as a villain, as well as in character roles and comic roles. Among his villain roles, Ambikapathy (1937), Madurai Veeran (1956), Hello Mr. Zamindar, andThiruvilayadal (1965) were classics. Balaiah also excelled in comedy roles in movies such asKavalai Illatha Manithan (1960), Kaadhalika Neramillai (1964), Bama Vijayam (1967) and Thillana Mohanambal (1968). Actor Sivaji Ganesan had once mentioned that Balaiah was his most admired actor.
Known For
Puthu Vazhvu
Rajakumari
Chandrika
Shankar
Aryamala
Balarayan
Ennathan Mudivu
Ratha Paasam
Madhu
Maragatham
Andhaman Kaidhi
Or Iravu
Jagaveeran
Mohini
Iru Sahodarargal
Burma Rani
Ranjith Singh
Panithirai
Bama Vijayam
Ethiaraj
Madurai Veeran
Narasappan
Ooty Varai Uravu
Vedachalam
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Vishwanathan
Neelamalai Thirudan
Pudhumai Pithan
Sadhu Mirandal
Valmiki
Agathiyar
Manonmani
Velaikari
Mani
Thillana Mohanambal
Muthurakku
Natyarani
Thaikkupin Tharam
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
Rambayin Kadhal
Yama
