T. S. Balaiah

Acting

T. S. Balaiah

Born — Died

1914-08-22 — 1972-07-22

Place of birth

Sundankottai, Thoothukudi District, British Raj

Known for

Acting

Credits

60 titles

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 Siva…

Known for

Film credits

1960s · 20 titles

Harichandra poster
8.0

Harichandra (Tamil: ஹரிச்சந்திரா) is a 1968 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by G. Varalakshmi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, G. Varalakshmi, T. S. Balaiah and K. A. Thangavelu in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan

Harichandra

1968

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Thanikachalam lives a dual life of a businessman and the leader of a gang that extorts money from rich people. However, he decides to confess the true motive behind his criminal acts.

Karuppu Panam

1964

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Gopalsamy and Kanagam are a married couple, who get separated as Kanagam's father is falsely accused of murdering Gopalsamy's father. However, years later the couple's son sets out to reunite them.

Idhu Sathiyam

1963

Thillana Mohanambal poster
7.3

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

Thillana Mohanambal

1968

Sadhu Mirandal poster
NR

The bank manager gets into trouble when his old friend dies in the scuffle while trying to rob his money. He runs for cover and ends up in a drama troupe.

Sadhu Mirandal

1966

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NR

Shakuntala's family believes that she brings bad luck as her mother died as soon as she was born. She faces lot of criticism until she meets Mohan, a young man, who is against superstitions.

Panithirai

1961

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9.0

1963 Tamil Film

Chitor Rani Padmini

1963

Bama Vijayam poster
8.3

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 spend lavishly to showcase their affluence.

Bama Vijayam

1967

Ooty Varai Uravu poster
5.9

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 luggage. The contents of the luggage reveal that she is his sister, from his father's teenage years. When he returns home, she is moved in and living a life of wealthy luxury. But is she really who she says she is?

Ooty Varai Uravu

1967

Thiruvilayadal poster
7.6

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 Muruga in a competition. Angry with his father, Muruga leaves home for Palani. He meets Avvaiyar, one of his devotees, along the way. Despite her attempts to convince Muruga to return to Mount Kailash, he remains adamant about his decision to leave his family. His mother, the goddess Parvati, arrives there and tells the stories of four of Shiva's divine games to calm Muruga.

Thiruvilayadal

1965

Ennathan Mudivu poster
10.0

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

Ennathan Mudivu

1965

Kalathur Kannamma poster
7.0

A landlord's son and a farmer's daughter fall in love and marry secretly in a temple. Since their love is not accepted by the families, they are forced to separate while their child grows up in an orphanage.

Kalathur Kannamma

1960

Kadhalikka Neramillai poster
5.7

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.

Kadhalikka Neramillai

1964

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Sivakami, a rich woman, rescues Kaveri when Manickam, her lover, tries to kill her. Meanwhile, Manickam wants to marry Sivakami but she loves Dhamotharan.

Kavalai Illatha Manithan

1960

Pazhani poster
7.0

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 written by M. S. Solaimani and story written by G. V. Iyer respectively. . The film features Sivaji Ganesan played titular role with other prominent actors S. S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman, T. S. Balaiah and M. R. Radha in lead with Devika, Nagesh, Pushpalatha and C. Lakshmi Rajyam played pivotal role. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 14 January 1965.

Pazhani

1965

Ellam Unakkaga poster
NR

Anandan and Venkatachalam are friends. Venkatachalam's daughter Sarala, following an accident, loses her ability to walk. A doctor informs Venkatachalam that he treated a similarly handicapped woman, who in the process of giving birth to a child, was cured and could walk again. Inspired, Venkatachalam marries off Sarala to Anandan, deciding that if Sarala is not cured within two years, the marriage will dissolve and Anandan can marry any other woman he wants. Anandan and Sarala live a happily married life. Sarala gives birth to a child, but is not cured of her handicap. However, Anandan refuses to abandon hope. The rest of the film revolves around what happens to the many problems of the characters.

Ellam Unakkaga

1961

Parthiban Kanavu poster
9.0

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 (Gemini Ganesh) is determined to fulfill his father's dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king

Parthiban Kanavu

1960

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10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Thayilla Pillai

1961

Vazhkai Padagu poster
NR

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 his henchman(R. S. Manohar) to kidnap her. During the attempt, Rajan (Gemini Ganesan) and his clever dog Honey rescue her and the two fall in love. Rajan is the son of a Zamindar (S. V. Ranga Rao), who has a poor opinion of Seetha. However, after many hurdles, the two marry. The director of Seetha's stage troupe Gopal (R. Muthuraman) too is in love with her. But, she never responds. When Kannabiran is murdered. Gopal is arrested. He has an alibi - on the night of the murder, a young woman stayed with him in his house, but then he does not disclose her identity. The woman turns out to be Seetha and she gives them the evidence. One of the members of the jury is her father-in-law and complications follow with the husband leaving her and wishing to marry again. However, the truth comes out and the family is united in the end.

Vazhkai Padagu

1965

No artwork available
8.0

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

Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan

1966

1950s · 25 titles

Nalla Veedu poster
NR

Nalla Veedu (transl. Good House) is a 1956 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Jyotish Sinha. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, M. N. Rajam, Pandaribai and Mynavathi. It was released on 14 January 1956.

Nalla Veedu

1956

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Vazha Pirandhaval

1953

Marma Veeran poster
NR

Marma Veeran (1956) is a Tamil swashbuckler adventure film directed by T. R. Raghunath and produced by its lead actor Sriram, who portrays a Zorro-inspired vigilante fighting political injustice. The film stars Vyjayanthimala, Rajasulochana, and M. N. Rajam, and features notable guest appearances by Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, and Gemini Ganesan.

Marma Veeran

1956

Thaikkupin Tharam poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Thaikkupin Tharam

1956

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ashadeepam

1953

Chandrika poster
9.0

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 social status and keeps away from Chandrika. But Chandrika does not leave him.

Chandrika

1950

Neelamalai Thirudan poster
NR

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

Neelamalai Thirudan

1957

Rambayin Kadhal poster
NR

Rambayin kadhal (1956) is a Tamil Language Fantasy Fiction movie starring Thangavelu, Banumathi

Rambayin Kadhal

1956

Madurai Veeran poster
7.0

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 to get Bommi married to him, Veeran abducts her.

Madurai Veeran

1956

No artwork available
10.0

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 is in love with thief character, takes him to a Saint to give up his thieving ways. The Plans works. However, in order to expose the Minister, he is forced to break his promise. While trying to open the palace's jewel safe contains four rare diamonds, he meets an Old - One eye beggar who is actually the king in disguise. The Villain finally get exposed, with the lovers uniting with the blessing of the King

Athisaya Thirudan

1958

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pudhumai Pithan

1957

Puthu Vazhvu poster
NR

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 day he ties Vaikundam to a tree. Vaikundam was rescued by a rich woman who was passing that way. She takes Vaikundam to her city. When she came to know that Vaikundam is talented in singing, she promotes him as a singer. She renames him as Geethamani. He becomes famous and also rich. He neglects his parents and ill treats them. His lover Nagammal tries to commit suicide because of his behaviour. How Geethamani realises his delusion and reconciles with his parents and Nagammal forms the rest of the story.

Puthu Vazhvu

1957

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7.5

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 finds out about this, he tries to expose him.

Ezhai Padum Paadu

1950

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10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Andhaman Kaidhi

1952

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8.0

Vaidyalingam Moopanar and his younger brother Sundaralingam live together along with their family. It is one big happy joint family. Vaidyalingam does not have any children while Sundaralingam has two sons. His older son's left hand is paralysed since childhood, while his younger son is studying in college in the city. Vaidyalingam's wife is bitter and keeps cursing Sundaralingam and his family, while Vaidyalingam is very affectionate towards them and is unhappy with his wife for her bad behaviour.

Bhaaga Pirivinai

1959

Or Iravu poster
7.0

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.

Or Iravu

1951

Kathavarayan poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Kathavarayan

1958

Ratha Paasam poster
10.0

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 dancing. The two meet and fall in love. Raghu, the owner of a cycle company, lives luxuriously with his wife Sarala and children in Madras. Madhu, his manager, has been misappropriating the company funds with the help of his lover Manorama who Raghu is later attracted to. The company is soon closed due to losses, putting Sarala and her children in poverty.

Ratha Paasam

1954

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp poster
5.5

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 decides to find and use it.

Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp

1957

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7.0

A poor man marries a rich mill owner's daughter much against his wish. But the mill owner seeks revenge and kills the man when he stands up for the cause of the poor mill workers.

Avan Amaran

1958

Maragatham poster
7.0

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 Karpagavalli.

Maragatham

1959

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Sadharam

1956

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Anbu

1953

Naane Raja poster
7.0

Maangani, a tribal princess, is furious when Dhananjay, a prince, insults her feelings for him. Filled with revulsion, she accuses him of misbehaving with her and gets him imprisoned.

Naane Raja

1956

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8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

1958

1940s · 11 titles