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