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	3.9
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,

Kadhalikka Neramillai

Bama Vijayam

Thiruvilayadal

Ooty Varai Uravu

Kathavarayan

Sadharam

Maman Magal

Vazha Vaitha Daivam

Parthiban Kanavu

Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi

Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

Agathiyar

Madurai Veeran

Hello Mister Zamindar

Pudhumai Pithan

Thaikkupin Tharam

Andhaman Kaidhi

Mohini

Sathi Leelavathi

Iru Sahodarargal

Kalathur Kannamma

Or Iravu

Bhaaga Pirivinai

Meera

Aryamala

Harichandra

Maragatham

Prasanna

Chandrika

Puthu Vazhvu

Ratha Paasam

Arivaali

Ellam Unakkaga

Paalum Pazhamum

Vazhkai Padagu

Crafty Thief

Pazhani

Ezhai Padum Paadu

Valmiki

Ennathan Mudivu

Raja Kumari

Karpooram

Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

Paava Mannippu

Thillana Mohanambal

Arutperunjothi

Neelamalai Thirudan

Vilaiyaattu Pillai

Anbu