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M. Balayya

Acting Born Apr 9, 1930 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1965–2011
47 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

M. Balayya works in acting. Born April 9, 1930. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Dongaata

as Raju's father
Film

Manmadhudu

as Abhiram's Grandfather

Moonshadow

as Lord Shiva
Film

Gaayam

as Charigaaru
Film

Sri Rama Rajyam

as Sage Vashishta

Frequent co-stars

Brahmanandam 2 shared titles
Jagapati Babu 1 shared title
Soundarya 1 shared title
Suresh 1 shared title
Ritu Shivpuri 1 shared title
Kota Srinivasa Rao 1 shared title
Babu Mohan 1 shared title
Mallikarjuna Rao 1 shared title
Sarath Babu 1 shared title
Janaki 1 shared title

Career timeline

Sri Rama Rajyam
Mitrudu
ReadyPandurangadu
MalliswariVijayendra Varma
ManmadhuduDhanalakshmi, I Love You
Eduruleni Manishi
Sultan
DongaataLav KushAnnamayya
Bombay Priyudu
Yamaleela
GaayamAnkuram
Kurukshetram
Bhakta Kannappa
Alluri Seetarama Raju
Neramu Siksha
Vikramarka Vijayam
Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam
Pandava Vanavasamu

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Dongaata (1997) as Raju's father
  • Manmadhudu (2002) as Abhiram's Grandfather
  • Bhakta Kannappa (1976) as Lord Shiva
  • Kurukshetram (1977) as Yudhishthira
  • Gaayam (1993) as Charigaaru
  • Lav Kush (1997) as Vashistha
  • Malliswari (2004) as Ram Mohan Rao (Malliswari's grandfather)
  • Sultan (1999) as Major Chakradhara Rao
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  • Vikramarka Vijayam (1971)
  • Ankuram (1993)
  • Dhanalakshmi, I Love You (2002) as Devi Prasad
  • Alluri Seetarama Raju (1974) as Aggi Raju
  • Neramu Siksha (1973)
  • Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam (1966) as Dharmaraju
  • Ready (2008) as Peddha Sastry
  • Annamayya (1997)
  • Pandurangadu (2008)
  • Bombay Priyudu (1996)
  • Pandava Vanavasamu (1965)
  • Vijayendra Varma (2004)
  • Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
  • Yamaleela (1994) as Brahma
  • Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) as Sage Vashishta
  • Mitrudu (2009)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is M. Balayya best known for?

M. Balayya is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dongaata (1997), Manmadhudu (2002), Moonshadow (2026), Gaayam (1993).

When and where was M. Balayya born?

M. Balayya was born on April 9, 1930.

How many credits does M. Balayya have?

M. Balayya has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2011.

M. Balayya by the numbers

24credits
24films
0TV series
1965–2011active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Manmadhudu (2002) as Abhiram's Grandfather — aged about 72
  • Gaayam (1993) as Charigaaru — aged about 63
  • Dongaata (1997) as Raju's father — aged about 67
  • Sri Rama Rajyam (2011) as Sage Vashishta — aged about 81

Full filmography (24) Born on April 9

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