T. S. Balaiah

Acting Aug 22, 1914 Jul 22, 1972 (aged 58) Sundankottai, Thoothukudi District, British Raj

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.

64 Acting Credits

T. S. Balaiah

Acting

Thillana Mohanambal

Thiruvilayadal

Kadhalikka Neramillai

Ooty Varai Uravu

Bama Vijayam

Bhaaga Pirivinai

Paalum Pazhamum

Madurai Veeran

Kalathur Kannamma

Or Iravu

Ezhai Padum Paadu

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

Paava Mannippu

Parthiban Kanavu

Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi

Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

Agathiyar

Iru Sahodarargal

Andhaman Kaidhi

Sathi Leelavathi

Vilaiyaattu Pillai

Meera

Harichandra

Maragatham