T. S. Balaiah

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.

  • Title: T. S. Balaiah
  • Popularity: 0.559
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1914-08-22
  • Place of Birth: Sundankottai, Thoothukudi District, British Raj
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  • 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
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T. S. Balaiah Movies

  • 1971
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    Arutperunjothi

    Arutperunjothi

    1 1971 HD

    Biographical film of Ramalinga Swamigal

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  • 1957
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    Neelamalai Thirudan

    Neelamalai Thirudan

    1 1957 HD

    Neelamalai Thirudan, a young man, sets out to avenge his family that was separated during his childhood due to his bloodthirsty and materialistic...

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  • 1964
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    Kadhalikka Neramillai

    Kadhalikka Neramillai

    5.9 1964 HD

    Ashok is in love with his boss' daughter, Nirmala. To convince Viswanathan, he seeks his best friend Vasu's help, who disguises as his father.

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  • 1967
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    Bama Vijayam

    Bama Vijayam

    9 1967 HD

    The arrival of Bama, a famous actress, in their neighborhood excites the daughters-in-law of Ethiriraj. They invite her to their house and begin to...

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  • 1965
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    Thiruvilayadal

    Thiruvilayadal

    6.9 1965 HD

    The Hindu god Shiva gives a sacred mango fruit, brought by the sage Narada, to his elder son Vinayaka as a prize for outsmarting his younger brother...

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  • 1967
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    Ooty Varai Uravu

    Ooty Varai Uravu

    5.9 1967 HD

    Ravi, the only son of Vedachalam (Baliah), has traveled on business. Returning home, he meets a young woman on the train after picking up her spilled...

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  • 1958
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    Kathavarayan

    Kathavarayan

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1955
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    Maman Magal

    Maman Magal

    1 1955 HD

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  • 1956
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    Sadharam

    Sadharam

    1 1956 HD

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  • 1958
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    Vazha Vaitha Daivam

    Vazha Vaitha Daivam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1960
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    Parthiban Kanavu

    Parthiban Kanavu

    1 1960 HD

    7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman...

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  • 1958
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    Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi

    Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1965
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    Hello Mister Zamindar

    Hello Mister Zamindar

    1 1965 HD

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  • 1972
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    Agathiyar

    Agathiyar

    1 1972 HD

    In an adventurous journey of spreading goodness on earth and by contributing to Tamil literature, Sage Agathiyar faces challenges at various phases...

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  • 1957
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    Pudhumai Pithan

    Pudhumai Pithan

    1 1957 HD

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  • 1956
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    Thaikkupin Tharam

    Thaikkupin Tharam

    1 1956 HD

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  • 1948
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    Mohini

    Mohini

    1 1948 HD

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  • 1956
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    Madurai Veeran

    Madurai Veeran

    5 1956 HD

    Bommi, a princess, falls in love with Veeran, the adopted son of a cobbler, who reciprocates her feelings. However, when her uncle persuades the king...

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  • 1936
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    Iru Sahodarargal

    Iru Sahodarargal

    1 1936 HD

    Vijayakumar and Sukumar (K. P. Kesavan) are brothers. Sukumar, the younger brother is an actor and goes to Madras to earn a living. There he gets a...

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  • 1952
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    Andhaman Kaidhi

    Andhaman Kaidhi

    1 1952 HD

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  • 1936
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    Sathi Leelavathi

    Sathi Leelavathi

    1 1936 HD

    A wealthy man escapes after shooting his friend in drunken state which results in a drastic change in his life then.

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  • 1960
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    Kalathur Kannamma

    Kalathur Kannamma

    7 1960 HD

    Kalathur Kannamma (English: Kannamma of Kalathur) is an Indian Tamil romantic drama film produced by A. V. Meiyappan and directed by A. Bhimsingh....

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  • 1951
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    Or Iravu

    Or Iravu

    7 1951 HD

    A thief breaks into a wealthy man's house unaware that the man is his father, who had abandoned his mother and him a long time ago.

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  • 1970
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    Vilaiyaattu Pillai

    Vilaiyaattu Pillai

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1953
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    Anbu

    Anbu

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1959
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    Bhaaga Pirivinai

    Bhaaga Pirivinai

    8 1959 HD

    Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam...

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  • 1945
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    Meera

    Meera

    1 1945 HD

    Meera, a zealous devotee of Lord Krishna, considers him to be her husband. She gets married to Rana Bhojraj, but follows her own way of living which...

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  • 1954
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    Thookku Thookki

    Thookku Thookki

    1 1954 HD

    Chitragathan, a young prince, is determined to prove the maxims at a debating society wrong. He undergoes various adventures that makes him realise...

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  • 1941
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    Aryamala

    Aryamala

    1 1941 HD

    Kathavarayan is rejected by celestial girl named Ilankanni, but he tries to make her fall in love with him anyway.

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  • 1968
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    Harichandra

    Harichandra

    1 1968 HD

    Harichandra (Tamil: ஹரிச்சந்திரா) is a 1968 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by G. Varalakshmi....

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  • 1959
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    Maragatham

    Maragatham

    1 1959 HD

    One day, a landlord belonging to a rich family gets murdered and the crime is imposed on Anandar, his innocent brother, and his lovely wife...

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  • 1954
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    Ratha Paasam

    Ratha Paasam

    1 1954 HD

    Raja is a petty thief living around the streets of Bombay, indulging in pickpocketing. In the same city lives Rani who makes a living through...

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  • 1950
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    Prasanna

    Prasanna

    1 1950 HD

    Thampi and Menon decide to strengthen their relations. Thampi decides to marry Madanika and Menon decides to marry Prasanna. Ayyappan is shocked by...

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  • 1950
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    Chandrika

    Chandrika

    1 1950 HD

    Chandrika, the only daughter of the rich industrialist Janardanan Pillai falls in love with Gopi, the son of the maid servant. Gopi is aware of his...

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  • 1957
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    Puthu Vazhvu

    Puthu Vazhvu

    1 1957 HD

    Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass Nagammal. But Nagammal's brother is against their love. One...

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  • 1963
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    Arivaali

    Arivaali

    1 1963 HD

    Arivaali (Genius) is a 1963 Tamil language drama film written, produced and directed by A. T. Krishnaswami. The film features Sivaji Ganesan and P....

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  • 1961
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    Ellam Unakkaga

    Ellam Unakkaga

    1 1961 HD

    Anandan and Venkatachalam are friends. Venkatachalam's daughter Sarala, following an accident, loses her ability to walk. A doctor informs...

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  • 1965
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    Vazhkai Padagu

    Vazhkai Padagu

    1 1965 HD

    A young attractive and unemployed woman Seetha(Devika) taking up stage acting as a career. A wealthy man Kannabiran(K. Balaji) is after her, and uses...

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  • 1961
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    Paalum Pazhamum

    Paalum Pazhamum

    7.5 1961 HD

    Paalum Pazhamum is a 1961 Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and featuring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki and others. Sivaji...

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  • 1958
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    Crafty Thief

    Crafty Thief

    1 1958 HD

    The story about a Crafty Thief, wicked Minister Neelakalakantam out to rob the state's finances and is also after many women one of them Gowri, who...

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  • 1965
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    Pazhani

    Pazhani

    1 1965 HD

    Pazhani is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and Screenplay by A. Bhimsingh and produced by A. P. Chinnappan. The film dialogue were...

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  • 1950
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    Ezhai Padum Paadu

    Ezhai Padum Paadu

    8 1950 HD

    A small time criminal turns over a new leaf with the help of a bishop and starts leading a new life with a changed identity. When Inspector Javert...

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  • 1946
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    Valmiki

    Valmiki

    1 1946 HD

    Based on the story of the Hindu sage Valmiki who starts as a bandit and eventually undergoes spiritual transformation into a religious mendicant....

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  • 1965
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    Ennathan Mudivu

    Ennathan Mudivu

    1 1965 HD

    A just-released convict plans revenge against the man who framed him for two crimes.

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  • 1947
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    Raja Kumari

    Raja Kumari

    1 1947 HD

    A humble villager should win the love of a princess.

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  • 1967
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    Karpooram

    Karpooram

    1 1967 HD

    Karpooram is a 1967 Tamil-language film directed by C. N. Shanmugham. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and Pushpalatha. It won the Filmfare Award for...

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  • 1966
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    Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan

    Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan

    1 1966 HD

    Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced and directed by Jayakanthan

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  • 1957
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    Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

    Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

    1 1957 HD

    Alladin throws away a magic lamp after an evil magician fools him into finding it. Years later, when Alladin learns the full extent of its powers, he...

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  • 1961
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    Paava Mannippu

    Paava Mannippu

    8 1961 HD

    The deeds of a dishonest man lead three children from a family to be raised by different foster parents. The children grow up in Muslim, Christian...

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  • 1968
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    Thillana Mohanambal

    Thillana Mohanambal

    7.1 1968 HD

    A classical bharathanatyam dancer and a nathaswaram player fall in love against the wishes of her family.

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