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T. S. Balaiah | |
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டி. எஸ். பாலையா | |
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| Born | 21 August 1912 |
| Died | 22 July 1972 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1936–1972 |
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| Children | 7 including Junior Balaiah (actor) Manochithra (actress) |
Thirunelveli Subramaniyan Balaiah (21 August 1912 – 22 July 1972) was an Indian actor. He is best known for playing supporting roles in Tamil films. Born in Sundankottai, near Sathankulam in Thoothukudi, Balaiah was introduced to the cine field by director Ellis R. Dungan in Sathi Leelavathi (1936), along with M. G. Ramachandran, 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.[1]
- ^ Vamanan (30 November 2022). "Best of the baddest". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 8 December 2022. Retrieved 1 December 2022.