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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 2.482 |
| Birthday | 1914-08-22 |
| Place of Birth | Sundankottai, Thoothukudi District, British Raj |
| Also Known As | T.S. Balaiah, TS. Balaiah, T S Balaiya, T. S. Balaiya, T.S. Balaiya, T.S.Balaiya, Tirunelveli S. Balaiah, டி. எஸ். பாலையா, திருநெல்வேலி எஸ். பாலையா, |
1971
Arutperunjothi
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Biographical film of Ramalinga Swamigal
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1957
Neelamalai Thirudan
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1964
Kadhalikka Neramillai
5.9/6
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1967
Bama Vijayam
9/2
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1965
Thiruvilayadal
6.9/7
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1967
Ooty Varai Uravu
5.9/4
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1958
Kathavarayan
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1956
Sadharam
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1955
Maman Magal
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1958
Vazha Vaitha Daivam
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1960
Parthiban Kanavu
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1958
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi
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1958
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
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1972
Agathiyar
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1965
Hello Mister Zamindar
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1957
Pudhumai Pithan
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1956
Thaikkupin Tharam
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1956
Madurai Veeran
5/1
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1952
Andhaman Kaidhi
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1948
Mohini
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1936
Sathi Leelavathi
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1936
Iru Sahodarargal
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1960
Kalathur Kannamma
7/1
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1951
Or Iravu
7/1
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1970
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
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1953
Anbu
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1959
Bhaaga Pirivinai
8/2
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Bhaaga Pirivinai
1945
Meera
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1954
Thookku Thookki
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1941
Aryamala
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1968
Harichandra
0/0
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1959
Maragatham
0/0
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Maragatham
1954
Ratha Paasam
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Ratha Paasam
1950
Prasanna
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1950
Chandrika
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Chandrika
1957
Puthu Vazhvu
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1963
Arivaali
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1961
Ellam Unakkaga
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1961
Paalum Pazhamum
7.5/2
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1965
Vazhkai Padagu
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1958
Crafty Thief
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1965
Pazhani
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1950
Ezhai Padum Paadu
8/1
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Valmiki
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1965
Ennathan Mudivu
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1947
Raja Kumari
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1967
Karpooram
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1966
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1961
Paava Mannippu
8/1
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7.1/9
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