T. S. Balaiah
Acting
Born August 22, 1914 · 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.
Films (64)
Agathiyar
1972
Arutperunjothi
1971
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970
Harichandra
1968
Thillana Mohanambal
1968
Karpooram
1967
Ooty Varai Uravu
1967
Bama Vijayam
1967
Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan
1966
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Ennathan Mudivu
1965
Thiruvilayadal
1965
Hello Mister Zamindar
1965
Vazhkai Padagu
1965
Pazhani
1965
Kadhalikka Neramillai
1964
Arivaali
1963
Chitor Rani Padmini
1963
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Thayilla Pillai
1961
Ellam Unakkaga
1961
Paava Mannippu
1961
Kavalai Illatha Manithan
1960
Parthiban Kanavu
1960
Kalathur Kannamma
1960
Bhaaga Pirivinai
1959
Maragatham
1959
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi
1958
Athisaya Thirudan
1958
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
1958
Vazha Vaitha Daivam
1958
Avan Amaran
1958
Kathavarayan
1958
Neelamalai Thirudan
1957
Pudhumai Pithan
1957
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
1957
Puthu Vazhvu
1957
Rambayin Kadhal
1956
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956
Sadharam
1956
Madurai Veeran
1956
Naane Raja
1956
Maman Magal
1955
Thookku Thookki
1954
Ratha Paasam
1954
Anbu
1953
Andhaman Kaidhi
1952
Or Iravu
1951
Ezhai Padum Paadu
1950
Chandrika
1950
Prasanna
1950
Velaikari
1949
Mohini
1948
Rajakumari
1947
Valmiki
1946
Chitra
1946
Meera
1945
Burma Rani
1945
Jagathalapratapan
1944
Manonmani
1942
Aryamala
1941
Uthama Puthiran
1940
Sathi Leelavathi
1936
Iru Sahodarargal
1936