T. S. Balaiah

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.

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Balaiah is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Agathiyar (1972), Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970), Harichandra (1968), Karuppu Panam (1964), Idhu Sathiyam (1963), Athisaya Thirudan (1958), Marma Veeran (1956), Nalla Veedu (1956). The recorded credits span 1936 to 1972, including 35 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.