| Junior Balaiah was an Indian actor renowned for his work in Tamil films. |
| He was popularly known as the son of actor T. S. Balaiah. |
| Throughout his 40-year career, he predominantly portrayed supporting characters. |
| Balaiah showcased his versatility by playing roles as a comedian and antagonist in several Tamil movies. |
| He passed away on 2 November 2023 from a heart attack at his home in Chennai. |
| Sadly, Balaiah's father passed away in 1972, just before his debut film was released. |
| Despite appearing in numerous films, he did not achieve the same level of success as his father. |
| He faced financial difficulties after taking multiple loans and eventually filed for bankruptcy. |
| Balaiah found solace in Christianity and founded a healing center named Healing Stripes Ministry. |
| Some of his well-known films include Karagattakaran (1989), Sundara Kandam (1992), and Nerkonda Parvai (2019). |
| In addition to his movie roles, Balaiah was seen in TV shows such as Vazhkai (2000-2001) and Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2014). |
| In 2014, he revealed plans to establish a film production company to support his son's acting aspirations. |
| Balaiah actively participated in the affairs of the Nadigar Sangam (South Indian Artistes Association). |
| On 2 November 2023, he tragically passed away from a heart attack at his Chennai residence, later succumbing to asphyxiation. |
