Daniel Balaji
Born: 1975-12-02 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
Died: 2024-03-29
Known For: Acting
Biography
T. C. Balaji, better known as Daniel Balaji was an Indian actor, who predominantly worked in Tamil film industry and in some Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam films. After beginning his career in 1998 as a unit production manager on the set of Kamal Haasan's unreleased Marudhanayagam, he acted in television serials before breaking into the film industry. His first major role was in Kaakha Kaakha (2003) as a police officer alongside Suriya, who played the leading role. Balaji also had gained recognition for his performance as the antagonist in the Dhanush-starrer Polladhavan (2007), which was a success with critics and audiences alike.
Filmography
2025
- BP 180 as Arnold
2023
- Ariyavan as Thuraipandi
- Antham Kadidi Aarambam
2021
- Tuck Jagadish as Veerendra
- Anandham Vilayadum Veedu as Karuppan
2019
- Bigil as Daniel
- Gangs of Madras as Bhaskar/Boxy
2018
- Vada Chennai as Thambi
- Thimiru Pudichavan
- Vidhi Mathi Ultaa
2017
- Bairavaa as Kottai Veeran
- Maayavan as Rudran
- Ippadai Vellum
- Enbathettu
2016
- Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada as Hiren
- Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo as Hiren
2015
- Yennai Arindhaal as Gangster
- Vai Raja Vai as Rangarajan (Raadhu)
2014
2013
- Paisa Paisa as Kidnapper
2012
2009
- Daddy Cool as Shiva
- Muthirai
- Bhagavan as Saifudeen
2007
- Polladhavan as Ravi
- Chirutha
2006
- Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu as Amudhan Sukumaran
2003
- Kaakha Kaakha as Shrikanth
- Kadhal Konden as Police Inspector
2002
- April Maadhathil as Suresh