Bala Singh | |
|---|---|
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| Born | 7 May 1952 |
| Died | 27 November 2019 (aged 67) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1972–2019 |
Bala Singh (7 May 1952 [1] –27 November 2019 [2] ) was an Indian actor who appeared in Tamil language films. After making his debut in Nassar's Avatharam (1995), he appeared as the antagonist in over a hundred films. [3]
Bala Singh was born in Kaliyakkavilai, near Marthandam in Kanyakumari District. [4]
Bala Singh initially began his career featuring in stage plays and trained with the National School of Drama, before being handed his first film role in Nassar's Avatharam (1995). [5] He played the role of the chief antagonist, Baasi, an expelled troupe member and won critical acclaim for his performance in the film. He has since played supporting roles in films directed by Shankar, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, often playing the role of villain.
In 2009, he played a lead role of a grandfather in Vannathupoochi, in a film which explored the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. [6]
On 27 November 2019, he died at Chennai due to Cardiac arrest. [2]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Avatharam | Baasi | |
| 1996 | Indian | Treasury department officer | |
| 1997 | Raasi | Kathirvel | |
| 1997 | Ullaasam | Dhamodharan | |
| 1997 | Porkkaalam | ||
| 1998 | Maru Malarchi | Kalingarayan | |
| 1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | ||
| 1998 | Dhinamdhorum | Government officer | |
| 1998 | Simmarasi | ||
| 1999 | Guest House | ||
| 1999 | Iraniyan | ||
| 1999 | Anantha Poongatre | Viswam | |
| 1999 | Kaama | Venkatagiri | |
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | ||
| 2000 | Sudhandhiram | ||
| 2000 | Bharathi | ||
| 2001 | Nila Kaalam | Garage owner | Television film |
| 2001 | Dheena | Malarvannan | |
| 2001 | Maayan | ||
| 2002 | Dhaya | Minister | |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Devanathan | |
| 2002 | Kamarasu | ||
| 2002 | Ivan | Politician | |
| 2002 | Sundhara Travels | Politician | |
| 2002 | Nanba Nanba | Edwards | |
| 2003 | Saamy | MLA Aatangkarai Shanmugam | |
| 2003 | Oruththi | ||
| 2003 | Nala Damayanthi | Chettiyar | |
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Rasukkaalai | |
| 2004 | Udhaya | Ramji | |
| 2004 | Jore | ||
| 2004 | Madhurey | Gopal | |
| 2004 | Dreams | ||
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Joseph | |
| 2005 | Kannamma | ||
| 2006 | Ilakkanam | Kayalvizhi's father | |
| 2006 | Thirupathi | ||
| 2006 | Naalai | Kothandam | |
| 2006 | Pudhupettai | Anbu | |
| 2006 | Rendu | Rathnasamy | |
| 2007 | Muni | ||
| 2007 | Kireedam | Maasilamani | |
| 2007 | Naan Avanillai | Minister | |
| 2008 | Bheemaa | Krishnamoorthy | |
| 2008 | Thangam | ||
| 2008 | Ayyavazhi | ||
| 2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Muthaiya | |
| 2008 | Uliyin Osai | Brammarayar | |
| 2009 | Ananda Thandavam | ||
| 2009 | Kandhakottai | MLA | |
| 2009 | Malayan | ||
| 2009 | Jaganmohini | ||
| 2009 | Vannathupoochi | ||
| 2009 | Vettaikaaran | Rajasekhar | |
| 2009 | Thalai Ezhuthu | Pachai | |
| 2010 | Madrasapattinam | Duraisamy | |
| 2010 | Virunthali | Rangarajan | |
| 2010 | Thambi Arjuna | Kaaka | |
| 2010 | Neethana Avan | Vasudevan | |
| 2011 | Markandeyan | Esakki | |
| 2011 | Ilaignan | ||
| 2011 | Osthe | District Collector | |
| 2011 | Keezha Theru Kicha | ||
| 2011 | Varmam | ||
| 2011 | Minsaram | Sundaramoorthy | |
| 2011 | Velayudham | credited as Pudhupettai Anbu | |
| 2011 | Thambi Vettothi Sundaram | Pakku Paramasivam | |
| 2012 | Ambuli | Dubashi | |
| 2012 | Idhayam Thiraiarangam | ||
| 2012 | Krishnaveni Panjaalai | ||
| 2012 | Maasi | ||
| 2012 | Porkodi 10am Vaguppu | ||
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Councillor | |
| 2013 | Jannal Oram | Village President | |
| 2013 | Vathikuchi | ||
| 2013 | Yamuna | ||
| 2014 | Tenaliraman | Naganadha | |
| 2014 | Angusam | ||
| 2014 | Vingyani | ||
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Sandhanam | |
| 2014 | Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Priya's father | |
| 2014 | Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal | Bai | |
| 2015 | Kamara Kattu | ||
| 2015 | 49-O | Dheenadhyalan | |
| 2015 | Bhooloham | Boxing Club Member | |
| 2016 | Summave Aaduvom | ||
| 2016 | Virumandikum Sivanandikum | Sivanandi | |
| 2016 | Balle Vellaiyathevaa | ||
| 2017 | Enkitta Mothathe | ||
| 2017 | Attu | ||
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Viji's father | |
| 2017 | Valla Desam | ||
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Gunasekaran | |
| 2018 | Kadikara Manithargal | House owner | |
| 2018 | Saamy Square | MLA Aatangkarai Shanmugam | |
| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Gokul Raj | |
| 2019 | Neerthirai | ||
| 2019 | Kudimagan | ||
| 2019 | NGK | Aruna Giri | |
| 2019 | Magamuni | Politician | |
| 2021 | Aadhangam | ||
| 2021 | Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala | Master |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Malamukalile Daivam | Landlord | |
| 1985 | Uyarum Njan Nadake | ||
| 1987 | Jungle Boy | ||
| 1989 | Thadavarayile Rajakkanmaar | Ramaswamy | |
| 1991 | Veendum Oru Aadyaraathri | Rajan | |
| 2004 | Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Chinna Thevar | |
| 2005 | Maniyarakallan | Nagaraja Mannasiar | |
| 2008 | Mulla | ||
| 2019 | Kalippu | Beeran |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gundello Godari | Chandri |
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