T. S. Balaiah

    T. S. Balaiah

    August 22, 1914 (110 years old) in 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.

    Known For

    KathavarayanKathavarayan
    Ezhai Padum PaaduEzhai Padum Paadu
    Kadhalikka NeramillaiKadhalikka Neramillai
    Thillana MohanambalThillana Mohanambal
    Kalathur KannammaKalathur Kannamma

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