Siva Balaji | |
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Born | Sivabalaji Manohar 14 October 1980 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation(s) | Actor, television personality |
Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse(s) | Madhumitha (m.2009–present) |
Children | 2 |
Siva Balaji (born as Siva Balaji Manohar on 14 October 1980) is an Indian actor, and television personality, who is known for his works in the Telugu film industry. He also appeared on the Telugu version of the Bigg Boss reality show that is broadcast on Star Maa.
Siva Balaji was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He attended Karthikeyan Matriculation Higher Secondary School. He has a younger sister Gayathri Lingam who is married to Yathendra Lingam, and younger brothers Prashanth Balaji and Krishna Sai. In 2009, he married actress Madhumitha, whom he paired in his film Englishkaran . [1] [2] They have two sons. [3] [4]
Balaji appeared in his first film Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story , followed by a role in Ela Cheppanu and the lead role in Dost . His major break came in the film Arya (2004) directed by Sukumar. A reviewer said, "Siva is good as adamant, at times confused, lover. He generated comedy in a few scenes where he shows his frustration." [5] Reviewer from Sify.com wrote " Siva as Ajay is very promising." [6] It was followed by Sankranti , in which he shared screen space with actors Daggubati Venkatesh and Srikanth.
Balaji appeared in Kumkuma (2005). He also appeared in the Tamil film Englishkaran in the same year. He made five films in 2006: Pothe Poni, Kokila, Sarada Saradaga , Aganthakudu and Annavaram .
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Idi Maa Ashokgadi Love Story | Ashok | Film Debut |
2003 | Ela Cheppanu | Amar Varma | |
2004 | Dost | Siva | |
2004 | Arya | Ajay | |
2005 | Sankranti | Chinna | |
2005 | Kumkuma | Karthik | |
2005 | Englishkaran | Bala | Tamil film |
2006 | Pote Poni | Chaitanya | |
Kokila | Abhi | ||
Sarada Saradaga | Prem | ||
Aagantakudu | Anil | ||
Annavaram | Varam's husband | Guest appearance | |
2007 | Pagale Vennela | Balu | |
Podarillu | |||
Chandamama | Dorababu | ||
2008 | Target | ACP Bose | |
2009 | Mast | Balaji | |
2010 | Shambo Shiva Shambo | Chandru | |
2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | Gopi | |
Lion | Cameo appearance | ||
2017 | Katamarayudu | Sivarayudu | |
Snehamera Jeevitham | Mohan | Also producer | |
2022 | 10th Class Diaries | ||
Shaakuntalam | Maadavya | ||
2023 | Sindhooram | Singanna | |
Calling Sahasra | Ravi |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2017 | Bigg Boss 1 | Contestant | Star Maa | Winner- On Day 70 |
Neethone Dance | Guest | Star Maa | ||
2022 | Recce | Chalapathi | ZEE5 |
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