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Chaplin Balu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chaplin Balu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Chaplin Balu is a Tamil comedian known for his films alongside Vijay in the 1990s and 2000s.
Balu's career began when he was offered a small role as one of Vijay's five friends in the former's debut film Naalaiya Theerpu (1992). This role enabled him to play Vijay's friend in many of his subsequent films in his early career. Balu is known for his role in Ghilli (2014), in which he appeared for more screen time. He has appeared in 18 of Vijay's films to date. [1]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Naalaiya Theerpu | Vijay's friend | |
| 1993 | Sendhoorapandi | Vijay's friend | |
| 1994 | Sathyavan | Barber | |
| 1996 | Coimbatore Mappillai | Cycle Shop Owner | |
| Vasantha Vaasal | Vijay's friend | ||
| Maanbumigu Maanavan | Shiva's friend | ||
| Kadhal Desam | Wilson's friend | Uncredited role | |
| 1997 | Once More | Selvam's friend | |
| 1998 | Kizhakkum Merkkum | Chinnarasu | |
| Vasuki | |||
| 1999 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | Janakiraman's friend | |
| Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum | |||
| Nilave Mugam Kaattu | |||
| Paattali | Vadivu's uncle | ||
| 2000 | Sudhandhiram | ||
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | Thozhar Arivumathi | ||
| Kann Thirandhu Paaramma | |||
| Manasu | |||
| 2001 | Kanden Seethaiyai | ||
| Poove Pen Poove | |||
| Mitta Miraasu | |||
| Shahjahan | Bhoopathi's friend | ||
| 2002 | Raja | Bus passenger | |
| 2003 | Dhool | ||
| Anbe Anbe | Man with aruval | ||
| Saamy | Donkey's bridegroom | ||
| 2004 | Ghilli | Saravanavelu's friend | |
| Maanasthan | |||
| En Purushan Ethir Veetu Ponnu | |||
| 2005 | Englishkaran | Bala's friend | |
| Mudhal Aasai | Balu | ||
| Sivakasi | Fraud | ||
| 2007 | En Uyirinum Melana | Servant | |
| 2008 | Iyakkam | ||
| Kuruvi | Slave | ||
| Sutta Pazham | Man at the wine shop | ||
| 2009 | Unnai Kann Theduthe | Rudhra's friend | |
| Iru Nadhigal | Murugan's friend | ||
| 2012 | Settai Dhanam | ||
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Kalla Saamiyar (Priest) | |
| 2017 | Enbathettu | ||
| 2018 | Junga | ||
| 2019 | Aaradi | Thamarai and Malli's father | [2] |
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