T. S. Balaiah
Acting
1914-08-22 · 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.
Filmography
Agathiyar
1972 · Movie
Arutperunjothi
1971 · Movie
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970 · Movie
Harichandra
1968 · Movie
Thillana Mohanambal
1968 · Movie
Karpooram
1967 · Movie
Ooty Varai Uravu
1967 · Movie
Bama Vijayam
1967 · Movie
Sadhu Mirandal
1966 · Movie
Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan
1966 · Movie
Ennathan Mudivu
1965 · Movie
Thiruvilayadal
1965 · Movie
Hello Mister Zamindar
1965 · Movie
Vazhkai Padagu
1965 · Movie
Pazhani
1965 · Movie
Karuppu Panam
1964 · Movie
Kadhalikka Neramillai
1964 · Movie
Idhu Sathiyam
1963 · Movie
Arivaali
1963 · Movie
Chitor Rani Padmini
1963 · Movie
Panithirai
1961 · Movie
Paalum Pazhamum
1961 · Movie
Thayilla Pillai
1961 · Movie
Ellam Unakkaga
1961 · Movie
Paava Mannippu
1961 · Movie
Kavalai Illatha Manithan
1960 · Movie
Parthiban Kanavu
1960 · Movie
Kalathur Kannamma
1960 · Movie
Bhaaga Pirivinai
1959 · Movie
Maragatham
1959 · Movie
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi
1958 · Movie
Athisaya Thirudan
1958 · Movie
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
1958 · Movie
Vazha Vaitha Daivam
1958 · Movie
Avan Amaran
1958 · Movie
Kathavarayan
1958 · Movie
Neelamalai Thirudan
1957 · Movie
Pudhumai Pithan
1957 · Movie
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
1957 · Movie
Puthu Vazhvu
1957 · Movie
Rambayin Kadhal
1956 · Movie
Thaikkupin Tharam
1956 · Movie
Marma Veeran
1956 · Movie
Madurai Veeran
1956 · Movie
Sadharam
1956 · Movie
Naane Raja
1956 · Movie
Nalla Veedu
1956 · Movie
Maman Magal
1955 · Movie
Thookku Thookki
1954 · Movie
Ratha Paasam
1954 · Movie
Ashadeepam
1953 · Movie
Vazha Pirandhaval
1953 · Movie
Anbu
1953 · Movie
Andhaman Kaidhi
1952 · Movie
Or Iravu
1951 · Movie
Ezhai Padum Paadu
1950 · Movie
Chandrika
1950 · Movie
Prasanna
1950 · Movie
Natyarani
1949 · Movie
Velaikari
1949 · Movie
Mohini
1948 · Movie
Rajakumari
1947 · Movie
Valmiki
1946 · Movie
Chitra
1946 · Movie
Meera
1945 · Movie
Burma Rani
1945 · Movie
Jagathalapratapan
1944 · Movie
Manonmani
1942 · Movie
Aryamala
1941 · Movie
Uthama Puthiran
1940 · Movie
Sathi Leelavathi
1936 · Movie
Iru Sahodarargal
1936 · Movie