T.S. Balaiah is a Tamil film actor known for his performances in supporting role. At a young age, he ran away from his house and joined a circus company. Later he started to work in a drama company where he met Ellis R. Dungan, who introduced him in the film industry. He made his debut in Sathi Leelavathi and since then has worked in movies like Thillana Mohanambal, Ooty Varai Uravu, Bama Vijayam and Thiruvilayadal.