Balaji (actor)

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Balaji
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Years active2005-2009

Balaji is a former Indian actor who worked in Kannada-language films. He is the younger brother of V.Ravichandran.

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Career

Balaji made his debut with the romantic drama film Aham Premasmi (2005) directed, written, produced, composed and edited by his brother who also co-starred in the film as the God of Love. [1] The film was released to positive reviews, and a critic opined that "Balaji proves that he is hero material in the song and fight sequences" whilst another opined that "Its better if Balaji be himself instead of trying to imitate his brother at times!" [2] [3] His next film was the action film Thunta (2005), which went through a change of cast and crew. [4] The film was released to mixed reviews. One critic opined that "His lively performance is the saving point of the film". [5] Both of the films failed at the box office. [6]

After a four-year gap, his next film was Rajakumari (2009), which featured his brother in a guest role. [7] [8] The film also released to negative reviews with a critic writing that "Balaji lets all his fans down because his performance is not up to the mark. Though he did well in stunt sequences, he has to improve a lot in other departments". [9] His last film was Iniya (2009) released to mixed-to-negative reviews with Balaji credited for carrying "the film on his shoulders with his brilliant acting and excellent dialogue delivery". [10] After the box office failures of both of these films, Balaji decided to quit acting. [11]

Personal life

In 2002, Sushma Hirenath fell in love with him after he promised to make her a star. She consumed poison and subsequently died after she blamed him of not giving her film opportunities. [12]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2005 Aham Premasmi Eeshwar [3]
ThuntaGopalakrishna [5]
2009 Rajakumari Balu alias Raja [9]
Iniya Balu [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Deepak, S. N. "Aham Premasmi". Deccan Herald . Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (27 May 2005). "Don't miss Aham Premasmi!". Rediff.com . Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  3. 1 2 "Aham Premasmi - film review". Viggy. 2005. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "Rebirth of 'Thunta'". Viggy. 2005. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Thunta Review". Indiaglitz. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Birthday bonanza". Indiaglitz. 29 November 2005. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  7. ↑ Vijayasarathy, R. G. (13 May 2009). "Balaji hopes to score with Iniya". Rediff.com . Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "RAJKUMARI MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India . 10 May 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  9. 1 2 "Queen of letdowns". The New Indian Express . 7 March 2009. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  10. 1 2 "INIYA MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India . Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  11. ↑ "Balaji rubbishes comeback rumours". The Times of India . 5 August 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  12. ↑ "Wannabe starlet ends life". The Times of India. 13 June 2002. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
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