T. S. Balaiah
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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.
T. S. Balaiah Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of T. S. Balaiah reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of T. S. Balaiah's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 18% of T. S. Balaiah's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bama Vijayam, which stands out as a key performance.
Best T. S. Balaiah Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from T. S. Balaiah's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie T. S. Balaiah has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
T. S. Balaiah - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of T. S. Balaiah?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring T. S. Balaiah is "Bama Vijayam" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has T. S. Balaiah acted in?
T. S. Balaiah has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by T. S. Balaiah?
Other notable films include "Bhaaga Pirivinai", "Ezhai Padum Paadu", and "Paava Mannippu".