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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Agathiyar
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Release Date:14/01/1972
Arutperunjothi
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Release Date:05/06/1971
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Character:Muthaiah's uncle
Release Date:19/02/1970
Harichandra
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Release Date:02/11/1968
Thillana Mohanambal
Character:Muthurakku
Release Date:27/07/1968
Karpooram
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Release Date:09/12/1967
Ooty Varai Uravu
Character:Vedachalam
Release Date:01/11/1967
Bama Vijayam
Character:Ethiaraj
Release Date:24/02/1967
Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan
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Release Date:14/04/1966
Ennathan Mudivu
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Release Date:13/08/1965
Thiruvilayadal
Character:Hemanatha Bagavathar
Release Date:31/07/1965
Hello Mister Zamindar
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Release Date:01/05/1965
Vazhkai Padagu
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Release Date:26/03/1965
Pazhani
Character:Chokkalingam Pannaiyar
Release Date:14/01/1965
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Character:Vishwanathan
Release Date:27/02/1964
Arivaali
Character:Nallamuthu Naicker
Release Date:28/02/1963
Chitor Rani Padmini
Character:Alauddin Khalji
Release Date:09/02/1963
Paalum Pazhamum
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Release Date:09/09/1961
Ellam Unakkaga
Character:Venkatachalam
Release Date:01/07/1961
Paava Mannippu
Character:Manickam Pillai
Release Date:16/03/1961
Parthiban Kanavu
Character:Marappa Bhupathi
Release Date:03/06/1960
Kalathur Kannamma
Character:Ramalingam
Release Date:15/03/1960
Bhaaga Pirivinai
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Release Date:31/10/1959
Maragatham
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Release Date:21/08/1959
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi
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Release Date:31/12/1958
Crafty Thief
Character:Minister Neelakalakantam
Release Date:12/12/1958
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
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Release Date:17/09/1958
Vazha Vaitha Daivam
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Release Date:28/08/1958
Kathavarayan
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Release Date:27/03/1958
Neelamalai Thirudan
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Release Date:20/09/1957
Pudhumai Pithan
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Release Date:02/08/1957
Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp
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Release Date:29/03/1957
Puthu Vazhvu
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Release Date:08/03/1957
Thaikkupin Tharam
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Release Date:04/09/1956
Sadharam
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Release Date:12/04/1956
Madurai Veeran
Character:Narasappan
Release Date:12/04/1956
Naane Raja
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Release Date:25/01/1956
Maman Magal
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Release Date:04/10/1955
Thookku Thookki
Character:Seth Namakharam
Release Date:26/08/1954
Ratha Paasam
Character:Madhu
Release Date:14/08/1954
Anbu
Character:Thirumalai
Release Date:28/02/1953
Andhaman Kaidhi
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Release Date:13/03/1952
Or Iravu
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Release Date:11/04/1951
Ezhai Padum Paadu
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Release Date:06/11/1950
Chandrika
Character:Shankar
Release Date:24/08/1950
Prasanna
Character:Ayyappan
Release Date:17/08/1950
Mohini
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Release Date:30/10/1948
Raja Kumari
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Release Date:11/04/1947
Valmiki
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Release Date:13/04/1946
Meera
Character:Vikram
Release Date:03/11/1945
Aryamala
Character:Balarayan
Release Date:08/03/1941
Uthama Puthiran
Character:Naganathan
Release Date:24/10/1940
Sathi Leelavathi
Character:Ramanathan
Release Date:28/03/1936
Iru Sahodarargal
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Release Date:01/01/1936
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