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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.
As actor
Agathiyar
Arutperunjothi
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Harichandra
Thillana Mohanambal
Bama Vijayam
Ooty Varai Uravu
Karpooram
Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan
Sadhu Mirandal
Thiruvilayadal
Hello Mister Zamindar
Vazhkai Padagu
Pazhani
Ennathan Mudivu
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Arivaali
Chitor Rani Padmini
Ellam Unakkaga
Paalum Pazhamum
Paava Mannippu
Thayilla Pillai
Parthiban Kanavu
Kalathur Kannamma
Kavalai Illatha Manithan
Bhaaga Pirivinai
Maragatham
Kathavarayan
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi
Vazha Vaitha Daivam